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January 23, 2012
Neil Jasey, M.D. appointed Director of Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Neil N. Jasey, Jr., M.D. has been appointed the Director of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. In this role, Dr. Jasey will direct the comprehensive brain injury rehabilitation program at Kessler's three campuses in West Orange, Saddle Brook and Chester, New Jersey.
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September 10, 2011
Kessler Institute to host 3rd annual Adapted Recreation Expo
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation will host the third annual Adapted Recreation Expo on Saturday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kessler Conference Center, located at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange, N.J. People of all abilities are invited to come and explore new activities, participate in a variety of sports and games, and learn about support groups and other networking opportunities.
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July 19, 2011
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kessler Institute One of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation 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 East by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the 19th consecutive year that Kessler has been listed among the nation's best hospitals in this annual independent survey.
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July 18, 2011
Kessler is First U.S. Rehab Center to Use New Robotic Gait Training System
Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation are the first rehabilitation centers in the U.S. to implement the new LokomatPro V6, an advanced robotic training system designed to improve mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or other neurological diseases. This new system, developed by Hocoma, a Swiss-based manufacturer, offers appropriate patients an intensive program of activity-based therapy that has been shown to improve overall function, movement and walking.
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June 24, 2011
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Honored for Contributions to Hispanic Community
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation was recently presented with the 2011 Golden Age Award from the Latino Center on Aging (LCA) for its significant contributions to Latino/Hispanic communities. The LCA, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, recognized Kessler for its outstanding leadership in the field of health care and, in particular, medical rehabilitation.
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June 15, 2011
Get in the Running: Kessler Institute offers Training Tips for Runners of all Levels
Whether you take a leisurely jog or sprint to the finish line in a marathon, running is great exercise. In fact, running is one of the easiest and most popular sports among non-professional athletes, with more than 25 million Americans putting on their sneakers and heading out to local streets, parks and gyms. Running offers many benefits, including improved cardiovascular and respiratory function, weight loss, reduced cholesterol and increased muscle and bone strength, as well as a healthier mental outlook. But with any sport or activity comes the risk of injury.
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May 25, 2011
Kessler offers tips on preventing hearing loss
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). It is estimated that 15 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have some degree of hearing loss resulting from exposure to excessive noise at home, work or out in the community.
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February 24, 2011
Kessler offers tips on preventing falls
Falls are the most common cause of injury in the United States, particularly among older adults. Whether it's a slip on wet or icy pavement or a trip on a rug or stairway, the risk of bruises, broken bones and back and head injuries is significant.
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February 24, 2011
Kessler offers guidelines on stroke awareness, prevention
Stroke is the leading cause of disability - and the third leading cause of death - among adults in the United States. Once thought of as a disease that only affected older individuals, increasing numbers of younger Americans are experiencing strokes due in part to lifestyle issues, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, diabetes, high blood pressure and smoking.
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January 10, 2011
The Scoop on Shoveling Snow
Kessler Institute Provides Tips to Help Avoid Injury
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.
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September 14, 2010
A look at Kessler's Neuro-Recovery Network
A recent visit to Kessler by members of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation prompted one staffer to share her impressions of the locomotor training program that is part of the national Neuro-Recovery Network.
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August 20, 2010
Kessler offers guidelines on recognizing and treating concussions
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 3.8 million young athletes will sustain some type of brain injury this year. With the fall sports season about to kick-off, Kessler physiatrist Neil N. Jasey, M.D., offers important information and guidelines for parents, coaches and players on identifying and treating mild traumatic brain injury, commonly referred to as a concussion.
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July 15, 2010
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kessler Institute One of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals
U.S.News & World Report
Nation's largest rehabilitation hospital ranks #2 in the country; tops in the East.
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July 1, 2010
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Offers Tips on Tennis Fitness
On local courts or at Wimbledon's center court, tennis players who want to perform at their best and avoid injury should focus on fitness. Kessler specialists offer tips on training and game techniques.
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June 1, 2010
Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Avoid Golf Injuries
Proper warm-up, strengthening exercises and improved swing techniques can help golfers avoid injury and even improve their game. Kessler's certified back-to-golf specialist provides some recommendations.
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June 1, 2010
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation presented with Gallup Great Workplace Award
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has been named one of this year's recipients of the prestigious Great Workplace Award from The Gallup Organization. The award recognizes those companies with the best performing workforces in the world and Kessler is one of only 25 companies to receive this honor this year.
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April 19, 2010
Kessler Rehabilitation Center opens second facility in Edison
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce the opening of its newest outpatient physical therapy facility at 3 Progress Street, Suite 106, in Edison. The Center is part of the outpatient division of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading providers of comprehensive medical rehabilitation services.
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March 26, 2010
Kessler Institute on NBC News
Kessler patients Linda and Dave Kubert, who were profiled in a feature story on NBC News, have something in common that few other married couples can claim – their left legs were amputated following a motorcycle accident in September of 2009. Together, they have fought to recover the skills and mobility to move forward. Equally important they have begun to fight for new laws targeting "distracted drivers."
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March 14, 2010
New tour of duty: Military moms and wives serve as caregivers
The role of caregiver is not an easy one. Just ask the mother or wives of three soldiers injured in separate incidents in Iraq, who are now Kessler Institute receiving comprehensive treatment for traumatic brain injury.
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October 12, 2009
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Helps to "Lighten the Load"
Specialists offer tips for carrying backpacks, bags and briefcases
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September 16, 2009
Kessler Institute to Hold Second Annual Adapted Recreation Expo
The Recreation Therapy Department of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation invites people of all abilities to explore new activities, participate in a variety of sports and games, and learn about networking and support group opportunities at the second annual Adapted Recreation Expo to be held at the West Orange campus on Saturday, October 3.
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September 16, 2009
Kessler Institute Physicians and Nurses Honored for Achievements in Patient Care
Physicians and nurses at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading medical rehabilitation hospitals, have been recognized for their excellence and expertise in patient care.
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July 22, 2009
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kessler Institute One of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals
U.S.News & World Report
Nation's largest rehabilitation hospital ranks #2 in the country; tops in the East.
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June 23, 2009
Before You Take the Plunge...
PRNewswire
Kessler Offers 10 Important Tips on Water Safety.
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June 9, 2009
Kessler Rehabilitation Center Opens New Facilities in Elizabeth & Bayonne
Kessler Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce the opening of its two newest outpatient physical therapy facilities.
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June 9, 2009
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Recognized for Excellence in Medical Marketing
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, one of the nation's leading medical rehabilitation hospitals, has been awarded several honors for excellence in medical marketing.
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June 9, 2009
Kessler Introduces New Programs for People Living with MS
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has launched two new wellness programs for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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May 28, 2009
On Course: Getting Fit for Golf
Kessler Institute Offers Tips to Avoid Golf Injuries.
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February 10, 2009
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation First in North Jersey to Offer New Bionic Foot to Amputees
Kessler Offers Proprio Bionic Foot to Amputees.
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July 21, 2008
Kessler Ranked Top Rehabilitation Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
For the 16th consecutive year, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation has been named as one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report.
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June 30, 2008
Kessler Named 2008 "Health Care Hero"
NJ BIZ
NJ BIZ, the state-wide business news organization, presented Kessler with its 2008 Healthcare Hero award citing the "excellence in programs, treatments and quality of life for their patients" and the significant impact the hospital has on the overall quality of healthcare in New Jersey. Full Story
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June 15, 2008
"After one big scare, two miracles for thankful family"
The Star Ledger
When John Seville, a police officer, suddenly began to experience nausea, vision problems and numbness in his leg, his wife Connie, who was 40 weeks pregnant at the time, knew he needed help – fast. Full Story
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June 10, 2008
"Legend of the Fall"
ABC - Good Morning America
In an interview with Diane Sawyer, window washer Alcides Moreno discussed his slow but steady recovery from a 550-foot fall that occurred when from scaffolding gave way at a New York high-rise. Full Story
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June 8, 2008
"A Paw to Lean On"
The Star Ledger
Pete, a highly trained facility dog at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ, works closely with occupational therapist Sean McCarthy to provide practical support and inspiration to patients as they participate in their daily therapy sessions. Full Story
