Doctor Offering Free Health Assessments To North Jersey Veterans

A North Jersey doctor is offering veterans free physical therapy sessions and health assessments Saturday.

Dr. Igor Voloshin and his team at Vigor Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation will provide brief physical therapy assessments and consultations. These may include possible exercises patients can do at home to help decrease their pain and improve mobility. (See related: Doctor Uses Physical Therapy, Rather Than Opioids, To Help Patients With Pain)

"We're really excited about the event. It is a great opportunity for us to serve the veterans who have faithfully served us," Voloshin said.

Staff will also administer blood pressure screenings and answer any general medical and health questions attendees may have.

Vigor has partnered with Backpacks for Life, a nonprofit that helps veterans meet their day-to-day needs, to host the event. The organization gives homeless veterans backpacks filled with daily essentials and helps them find housing.

No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome.

Assessments will be given at Vigor's office from 9 a.m. to noon. The address is 1225 McBride Ave., suite 203, in Woodland Park.

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