Spasticity & Movement Partners, a specialty rehabilitation practice founded by Dr. David Park, has opened in Englewood, New Jersey, to address the needs of individuals living with spasticity and complex movement challenges. Located at 15 Engle St, Suite 106, the practice offers a personalized approach to care, focusing on reducing pain, improving mobility, and restoring confidence in daily activities.
Spasticity, often resulting from conditions like stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury, can significantly impact daily life, affecting walking, dressing, hygiene, sleep, and caregiver support. Spasticity & Movement Partners aims to clarify the causes of tightness, stiffness, and spasms, and to develop effective treatment plans tailored to each patient's real-life goals.
Dr. David Park, a board-certified physiatrist, leads the practice. He earned his medical degree from Boston University's accelerated BA/MD program, completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Tufts Medical Center as chief resident, and pursued advanced fellowship training in pain management in Manhattan. His approach combines medical expertise with patient education and functional improvement. "Spasticity care should never be one-size-fits-all," says Dr. Park. "Every patient has a different story, different challenges, and different goals. My vision was to create a place where patients and caregivers receive clear answers, thoughtful treatment options, and a plan built around what matters most to them."
The practice provides comprehensive spasticity assessments, including neurologic and musculoskeletal evaluation, range of motion testing, gait analysis, and structured goal setting. Treatment options include oral medications such as baclofen, tizanidine, and diazepam, as well as targeted procedures like botulinum toxin injections (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Myobloc), phenol nerve blocks, and diagnostic nerve blocks, often guided by ultrasound or electromyography for precision. For severe spasticity, the practice offers intrathecal baclofen pump management, including refills and dose adjustments coordinated with neurosurgical teams.
A key feature of Spasticity & Movement Partners is its commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration. The practice works with physical and occupational therapists, neurologists, primary care physicians, orthopedic and neurosurgical specialists, speech-language pathologists, durable medical equipment providers, and home health agencies to ensure coordinated care. Progress is tracked using goal-oriented measures, focusing on outcomes like walking farther, transferring safely, dressing with less assistance, and reducing pain.
Caregivers are integral to the care model, receiving education and practical guidance to support patients at home. The practice aims to reduce confusion and create treatment plans that fit daily realities. Spasticity & Movement Partners enters the Northern New Jersey healthcare market with a vision to become a trusted leader in spasticity-focused rehabilitation, where personalized treatment meets innovation and clinical expertise pairs with empathy. For more information, visit the practice's website at www.spasticitymp.com or call 201-255-5552.
