Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. provides comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and services to optimize the health, function and quality of life for those we serve. We enhance the delivery of care and advance the field of rehabilitation through education, research and advocacy. We do so in a clinically effective and fiscally responsible manner.
Going Back to School Can be a Real Pain in the Neck
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers 10 Tips to Avoid Tech-Related Injuries WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — It's no surprise that children are spending more time than ever glued to smart phones, tablets and other tech devices. What may be surprising, however, is how children – and adults – are using these devices and […]
CONCUSSION: What Every Player, Parent and Person Needs to Know
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The new movie Concussion draws attention to the issues surrounding brain injury, particularly the long-term effects on professional football players. However, the important message is that a concussion can impact anyone at any time, on or off the field. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151217/297080LOGO Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151217/297081LOGO "Between 1.4 and […]
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers Hot Tips to Keep Kids Safe and Cool This Summer
WEST ORANGE, N.J., June 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — As summer unfolds, more children are playing outdoors, and taking to the streets on bicycles, scooter, skates and skateboards. While these activities provide important exercise, they also bring an increased risk of injury. "Children are at greater risk for accidents and injuries over the summer months, in part […]
SMART CYCLING: Kessler Institute Offers 10 Tips for Safe Riding
May is National Bike Safety Month WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Whether you ride a bicycle for exercise, to commute to work or school, or just to have some outdoor fun, the benefits can be great. Cycling is a low impact sport that can help strengthen muscles and bones, control weight, improve cardiovascular […]
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Husbands and wives, parents and children, siblings and others are taking on the role of caregiver for family members who are unable to care for themselves due to disabilities, chronic health conditions or the challenges related to aging. In fact, more than 90 million caregivers – two out […]
Get the Scoop on Winter Safety
Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Help Avoid Injury WEST ORANGE, N.J., Nov. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Winter appears to have arrived early, bringing with it record snowfalls and cold temperatures across the country. It also brings an increased risk for injuries. Whether shoveling snow, dealing with icy roads, or simply trying to walk on wet, […]
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers 10 Top Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month WEST ORANGE, N.J., March 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — There are many ways to protect our brains from injury, such as always wearing a seat belt when in a car or a helmet when playing certain sports. It's equally important to protect the health of our brains by staying physically and […]
What's the Best Gift this Holiday Season? Staying Healthy and Injury-Free
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers 12 Top Tips WEST ORANGE, N.J., Dec. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also be stressful, exhausting and dangerous to your health. All the cooking, cleaning, shopping, decorating and entertaining can impact an individual's physical and emotional well-being and lead to […]
Kessler Center for Wound Care Opens in Ramsey
New Kessler Center to offer specialized treatment for healing chronic wounds RAMSEY, N.J., Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has announced the opening of its new center for the specialized care of individuals with chronic wounds. Kessler Center for Wound Care, located at 470 North Franklin Turnpike in Ramsey, offers leading-edge treatment to help […]
As Cheerleaders Fly High, So Does the Risk of Injury
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As the fall sport season kicks off, parents, coaches and trainers are focusing their attention on the safety of their players, but statistics show that injuries on the sidelines — among cheerleaders — rank almost as high as those that take place on the field. Cheerleading is the […]
Kessler Institute Offers Five Cool Tips for Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — As temperatures heat up and more people are heading out to enjoy summer activities, accidents and injuries are also on the rise. "Swimming, biking, and other sports and leisure activities are all excellent ways to both get exercise and enjoy the great outdoors," said Karen Kepler, M.D., […]
Are the Holidays Hazardous to Your Health?
Kessler Institute offers tips to avoid injury and enjoy the holiday season WEST ORANGE, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — To many people, the holidays are a magical time. But there's no magical way to get all the shopping, decorating, cooking, cleaning and travelling done without the risk of stress, exhaustion and even injury. "This is […]
Fall Sports Alert: What Parents, Players and Coaches Need to Know
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation offers injury prevention guidelines WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2012 — As the fall season approaches, millions of student-athletes are preparing to take to the playing fields – and with that comes an increased risk of sports-related injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than seven million students […]
Kessler Institute Named One of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals
Nation's largest rehabilitation hospital ranked #2 in the country; tops in the East by U.S.News & World Report WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 24, 2012 — Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (www.kessler-rehab.com) has again been ranked as one of the top two rehabilitation hospitals in the country and as the leading facility of its kind in the […]
How to Stay Cool as Summer Heats up?
Kessler Institute offers outdoor safety tips WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 18, 2012 — With summer in full swing, children and adults are spending more time outdoors – and with that comes the risk for more accidents, injuries and heat-related complications. "Swimming, biking, and other summer sports are all great activities that offer exercise and other […]
How to Take the Pain Out of Spring Cleaning
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation offers tips to get the job done without injury WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 8, 2012 — It's that time of year when many people feel compelled to clean their closets, houses or garages and get rid of the piles of "stuff" that accumulated over the winter months. What most people don't […]
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Sept. 28, 2011 — With the start of the fall sports season kicking off, millions of college, high school and elementary school students are getting ready to take to the field. Among these young athletes who play football, soccer or other contact sports, more than 3.8 million will sustain some type of […]
Turn Down the Sound: Kessler Institute Offers Tips on Preventing Hearing Loss
May Is Better Speech and Hearing Month WEST ORANGE, N.J., May 25, 2011 — The roar of a jet, the blare of a siren and even the blast of music from radios and media players are putting people of all ages – from toddlers to seniors – at risk for developing Noise-induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). […]
WEST ORANGE, N.J., March 29, 2011 — From Little League to the Major League and at all levels in between, baseball and softball season is in full swing – and with that comes the risk of injury. Tens of thousands of players will require medical attention for injuries that include strains, sprains, fractures and concussions, […]
The Scoop on Shoveling Snow: Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Help Avoid Injury
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Jan. 11, 2011 — Snow shoveling doesn't have to be a pain in the neck … or the back or elsewhere. In fact, shoveling snow can actually be good exercise if done safely and correctly. "Shoveling snow for about fifteen minutes at a time counts as moderate physical activity, similar to a […]
Kessler Institute Offers Guidelines on Recognizing and Treating Concussion
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Aug. 19, 2010 — With fall sports season beginning, millions of students are preparing to take to the field. Among those playing football, soccer or other contact sports, more than 3.8 million will sustain a brain injury*, with football-related injuries being the most prevalent. "Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), often called a […]
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers Tips on Tennis Fitness
WEST ORANGE, N.J., July 1, 2010 — For millions of players across the country tennis is a year-round sport, but as the weather turns warmer, people play more frequently. Indoors or out, at local courts or center court at Wimbledon, fitness is the key for tennis players to perform well and avoid injury. "Each year, […]
The Scoop on Shoveling Snow: Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Help Avoid Injury
WEST ORANGE, N.J., Jan. 11, 2010 — Snow shoveling doesn't have to be a pain in the neck, back or elsewhere. In fact, shoveling snow can actually be considered good exercise if done safely and correctly. "It is generally recommended that adults strive for approximately twenty to thirty minutes of moderate exercise at least three […]
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Helps to 'Lighten the Load'
Specialists offer tips for carrying backpacks, bags and briefcases WEST ORANGE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2009 — With school underway, attention is focused on backpack safety. But carrying heavy bags, briefcases, computers, luggage and even handbags can affect anyone. "We're seeing an increasing number of injuries to the shoulder area, neck and upper back musculature, and […]
Kessler incorporates advanced technology to help amputees walk SADDLE BROOK, N.J., Aug. 4, 2009 — Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (http://www.kessler-rehab.com) is the only hospital in New Jersey and one of the first rehabilitation centers in the country to offer amputees the new PROPRIO FOOT(R), a prosthesis that provides greater flexibility and mobility to its users. […]
Before You Take the Plunge … Kessler Offers 10 Important Tips on Water Safety
WEST ORANGE, N.J., June 25, 2009 — Summer is here and along with days spent at the pool, lake or ocean comes the increased risk of water-related injuries. In fact, diving is among the leading causes of spinal cord and traumatic head injuries in the United States today. "Diving is arguably the most dangerous thing […]
