JEM Physical Therapy
OUR TEAM
JEM Physical Therapy was founded with the goal of delivering optimal patient care by providing direct one-on-one treatment while utilizing the latest research. Our physical therapists are experienced and passionate about helping their patients achieve a full recovery. JEM Physical Therapy works with CSA on speed, agility and muscle strengthening programs to better develop our academy players. We have developed with CSA a soccer specific Yoga program.
INJURY PREVENTION
SOME INJURIES CAN BE PREVENTED, INCLUDING NON-CONTACT LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES, PARTICULARLY THE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) IN THE KNEE. THESE ARE DUE TO FAULTY BODY MECHANICS WHICH PUTS EXCESS STRESS ON A JOINT, PARTICULARLY THE KNEE AND CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE LIGAMENT.
JEM PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFERS SPORTSMETRICS™ ACL INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OTHER TREATMENT STRATEGIES THAT HELP PREVENT INJURIES, NOT JUST IN THE KNEE, BUT ALSO IN THE SPINE, SHOULDER AND ANKLE. THE KEY TO RECOVERY IS NOT JUST TO TREAT THE PROBLEM, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY TO PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN.
ORTHOPEDIC REHAB
OUR ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES ARE COMPREHENSIVE INCLUDES MANY FACETS OF CARE, WHICH CONSISTS OF:
- MANUAL THERAPY (I.E. SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION, JOINT MOBILIZATION AND STRETCHING)
- MODALITIES (I.E. ELECTRICAL STIMULATION, ULTRASOUND AND LASER THERAPY)
- CORRECTIVE EXERCISES (STRENGTHENING, STRETCHING, BALANCE, AGILITY, AND SPORTS SPECIFIC EXERCISES)
- PATIENT EDUCATION
President
JODI MULVEY PT, DPT, OCS
A highly experienced physical therapist passionate about rehabilitation and injury prevention, Jodi Mulvey brings over 25 years of experience to JEM Physical Therapy. After graduating with honors with her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ in 1992, she went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Highest Honors in 2007. In addition, Jodi was certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2007 by the American Board of Clinical Specialities.
Motivated by her strong interest and clinical research in injury prevention, she became a certified Sportsmetrics Trainer (the leading, scientifically proven ACL prevention program) in 2009. She ran a successful orthopedic physical therapy practice in Randolph, NJ for 16 years, and during that time developed an ACL injury prevention program utilized by many individuals and local sports teams. She practiced private home care therapy for several years prior to opening JEM Physical Therapy.
Jodi has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and specializes in training athletes, including speed training and running mechanics, as well as injury prevention. A teacher, mentor and strong believer in giving back to the community, Jodi is also an adjunct professor at Rutgers University Physical Therapy Doctorate program and a volunteer varsity soccer coach. An active athlete herself, Jodi understands what athletes need in order to perform at their optimal level and keep injuries at bay. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, waterskiing, golf, soccer, softball, hiking, kayaking and many other outdoor activities.
Education:
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) - Now Rutgers University
- Adjunct professor at Rutgers University Physical Therapy Doctorate program
Certifications:
- Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Sportsmetrics (ACL Prevention) Instructor
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Clinical Director
ASHLEY Thorn
Ashley received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in August 2011. She attended the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware for her undergraduate studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science in May 2008. She is licensed by the State Board of Physical Therapy for New Jersey.
Ashley's career has focused on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in outpatient physical therapy clinics. She is a member of the NJ chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and is working toward her Sports Clinical Specialist certification. Ashley is a certified provider of the Graston Technique and is also a certified Emergency Medical Responder.
Education:
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
- BS of Science in Exercise Sports, University of Delaware
Certifications:
- Certified provider of Graston Technique
- Emergency Medical Responder
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TESTIMONIALS
"Being an athlete herself, Jodi was able to identify and address a number of nagging issues I had been struggling with for years. Some of the best advice and rehab/strengthening routines I have received throughout my athletic career."
Soccer player, chester, nj
