Physical Therapist Serving Brick, NJ
Also Serving Toms River, NJ
Hands On Physical Therapy was founded in 2003 by McKenzie Certified clinician, Kenneth Pavlinec, PT, Cert MDT. Ken envisioned opening a New Jersey based practice that would set the standard for providing high quality physical therapy care. Since inception, Hands On Physical Therapy has developed a reputation in the local and national community. Referrals from local doctors to Major League Baseball teams including the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds are the norm. Through the years Hands On Physical Therapy has added occupational therapy, a TMJ specialist, pediatric specialist, aquatic therapy, 1 on 1 personal training, weight management & nutrition specialist, and transportation.
We specialize in all age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics, sports injuries, orthopedic rehabilitation, total joint replacements, auto injuries, work related injuries, repetitive strains and sprains, pre-surgical care, post-surgical care, headaches, neck pain, back/sciatica pain, TMJ, arthritic conditions, work hardening, pain management, hand therapy, peripheral neuropathy, early intervention, sensory integration, facial paralysis, and neurological disorders.
Our skilled staff of trained physical therapists have extensive experience in all facets of orthopedic injuries which has resulted in referrals by more than 1000 leading area physicians. Check our testimonials to see what former patients have to say.

Aquatic Therapy
Hands On Physical Therapy is proud to partner with Toms River Fitness and Aquatic Center to provide aquatic therapy at their premier facility located at 213 Route 37 East in the K-Mart shopping center. The facility run by the Lynnworth’s is like an extended family of Hands On Physical Therapy.
McKenzie Method Therapy
Andrew Grando, DPT, Cert MDT and Kenneth Pavlinec, PT, Cert MDT represent half of all Ocean County therapists Certified in The McKenzie Method for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.
Hospital for Special Surgery
The only participating member in the Hospital for Special Surgery Network in Ocean County. The Toms River clinic has been in network since 2013 and the Brick location has been in network since 2014.