TENS Therapy

TENS Therapy, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Therapy, is just one of the many types of therapy employed by the Family of Caring’s facilities in Paramus, New Jersey and Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Approved by the FDA and covered by any insurance companies, TENS Therapy utilizes mild electrical pulses as an alternative to drugs for pain management. By gently stimulating the nerves, TENS is able to block pain signals before they can reach the brain. It’s used to manage pain of all types and varieties, including arthritic pain, and it’s especially popular amongst the elderly due to their increased risk of side effects from strong prescription medication.

Some patients are naturally apprehensive about receiving TENS Therapy, but really there’s nothing to be afraid of – the sensation received from TENS Therapy is that of relaxation, not of pain, and the current running through the machine is really very low.

For those suffering from chronic pain, a discussion with a therapist about TENS Therapy might yield relief from their pain. A quick call to Dellridge at (201) 265-5600 or Woodcliff Lake at (201) 391-0900 might be very helpful!

Family of Caring is Physical Therapy

From Dictionary.com: Physical Therapy is the treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.

The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. At Family of Caring, our goal is so much more than just that. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual achieves superior clinical outcomes, with a speedy return to health and home.  Our Family of Caring Healthcare System currently consists of two health and rehabilitation centers that provide subacute care and rehabilitative services, catering to the needs of adults of any age.  Our continuum of care also includes long-term, respite and hospice care services.  Each of our centers has a unique character, with both providing an atmosphere of gracious elegance and hospitality where optimal independence and recovery is the priority.

Physical therapy is useful in treating many different medical disorders, from injuries to neurological and muscular illness, as well as cardiopulmonary diseases. Through patient and therapist interaction, Family of Caring’s physical therapy can help restore movement and function helping patients return to their prior level of independence.

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Recover Faster

When your illness or injury no longer requires hospital care, but is too complex to be treated at home, consider the Family of Caring Healthcare System’s unique treatment program.
Our client focused approach assigns a team of medical professionals to each client.  These caregivers use a combination of innovative therapies, state-of-the-art equipment and sumptuous, nutritious meals to help you regain your independence.  Guided by a medical doctor and a physiatrist, our nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, social worker and registered dietitian work together to promote recovery and healing.

The goal is to return you home as quickly as possible.  Therefore, our rehabilitation program consists of exercises that target specific muscle groups and provide balance and strength training.  In addition, one-on-one physical, occupational and speech therapy programs are custom designed to fit you specific requirements.

Our vast array of medical support services include experienced nurse practitioners in addition to physicians.  Nurse practitioners are available and dedicated to clients who have medical needs, require specific assessments and interventions or may benefit from a higher level of care.

The Family of Caring Healthcare System currently has two centers located in Bergen County.
Our center in Woodcliff Lake is just minutes from nearby Rockland County, while our center in Paramus is centrally located to serve all of Bergen County.