Physical Therapy in Hoboken
Hudson Family Chiropractic and Physical Therapy
Dr. Shikha Goenka, PT, DPT
Shikha received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2007, and then moved on to earn a Masters of Health Science with majors in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from University of Indianapolis in 2014. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2018. She is certified in Graston Technique, Vestibular Therapy, McKenzie, Mulligan, and Kinesio Taping.
Prior to joining our team, she worked in an outpatient physical therapy clinic in New York for patients with various neurological and orthopedic conditions. With her passion for orthopedic rehabilitation, health and wellness, acute and chronic pain care, pre and post surgical care, and sports rehabilitation, she enjoys bringing extremely well rounded knowledge to the team at HFC.
With over a decade of experience, Shikha feels fortunate and blessed to help facilitate a pain free lifestyle to individuals through a patient- centered treatment plan. She believes in providing tools to build strength, improve mobility, get out of pain and perform better each day using various techniques. These techniques include Graston Technique, taping, myofascial release, Mulligan Concept, McKenzie, manual therapy, etc.
Christine Mullane, PT
Christine Mullane graduated in 2006 with a Masters of Science and Physical Therapy from Mercy College. She has worked in the NY/Manhattan and NJ markets for her entire career in both outpatient and hospital settings. Her experience includes working with patients that have neurological conditions, geriatrics, sports medicine, pre/post-natal and orthopedics. She specializes in manual therapy and has special interest in Pilates and movement in people across the life spectrum.
Christine has taken continuing education courses in different manual therapy techniques including joint mobilizations/manipulations, soft tissue mobilization and muscle energy. In addition, she has taken pre/post-natal courses, Makenzie treatment for the spine, and NAOIMT courses for the spine, hip, knee and shoulder.
After working in several outpatient practices, Christine believes in working with her patients holistically and offers personalized one-on-one care. She believes in listening to her patients and partnering with them to help them achieve their goals.
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Our physical therapists have advanced qualifications that set them apart
Rehabilitation therapy is an important part of a treatment plan for many conditions. Physical Therapy is also used effectively in helping injured workers return to the workforce, people suffering from arthritis and people recovering from surgery.
Exercises may vary and change from patient to patient, but the goal is always the same. The aim of a rehabilitation program is to regain pre-injury levels in all aspects of physical fitness. Correction of muscle imbalance problems around the shoulder, hip or knee are addressed effectively with exercise rehabilitation guided by a trained professional. Core stability muscles are also an important part of the treatment of chronic lower back pain.
A full rehabilitation and strengthening program is essential to ensure full recovery and in order to prevent further injury. These exercises sometimes include muscle stretching, joint mobility exercises or muscle strengthening exercises. A rehabilitation and strengthening program is essential to ensure full recovery and in order to prevent re-injuries.
Exercise rehabilitation helps to improve flexibility and balance
Flexibility is the ability to extend or stretch without breaking. Medically, the term is used to describe the range of motion in a muscle or joint. Increasing your flexibility is crucial for preventing injury and it can also improve performance. Loss of flexibility can lead to permanent changes in posture and normal muscle function. Therefore, there are countless benefits for all aspects of life in maintaining and improving the body’s flexibility and balance. Our physiotherapy programs can help you achieve those benefits.
Call to book your appointment – most insurance is accepted
Call at (201) 656-5600 to book your appointment with our licensed physical therapists. We will verify your insurance information so you know exactly what your financial responsibilities will be before your first visit.
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