Physical Therapy in Medford, NJ | Breakthru Physical Therapy + Fitness

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609.451.6582

Breakthru PT + Fitness at Medford Fitness provides a comfortable environment for your rehabilitation in a family-friendly fitness and gym facility. Our expert clinicians will provide treatments and properly dosed exercises to help you lead a pain-free life and return to the activities you love.

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7:00AM-6:00PM
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Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM

Tuesday 8:00AM-8:00PM

Wednesday 8:00AM-6:00PM

Thursday 7:00AM-8:00PM

Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM

3 Nelson Dr
Medford, NJ 08055

Meet Your Director

Zach Papaccio PT, DPT, OCS

MY HOBBIES: Ice hockey, cycling, snowboarding, running

Dr. Zach is passionate about helping people reach their goals and return to the activities they love doing.

During his time at Widener University, he was highly involved in the university pro bono clinic that functioned to provide physical therapy services to individuals without access to proper healthcare in the community of Chester.

During his clinical affiliations, Zach became interested in treating concussions and conditions involving the shoulder, ankle, and spine. Zach received training in the McKenzie method for assessment and treatment of spinal conditions and achieved great outcomes in helping individuals eliminate pain.

Zach highly values the process of educating his clients on proper movement patterns and helping them increase their kinesthetic awareness for pain-free functional movement.

Zach is passionate about providing patient centered care and giving each individual the attention they deserve. Zach loves being a physical therapist because it allows him to help others explore the power of movement and live a full, meaningful life. Zach’s biggest tip to his clients is to believe in themselves and that a positive attitude goes a long way.

Qualifications:

Widener University Doctor of Physical Therapy in May 2018, Stockton University
Bachelor of Science in Biology in May 2013
McKenzie MDT training for treatment of spinal disorders during my clinical affiliations

Credentials: Doctor of Physical Therapy from Widener

Certifications: Rock Tape, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist, Certified LSVT BIG

Born: Cherry Hill, NJ

Now resides: Washington Township, NJ

Health/Wellness Tip/ Quote: Believe in yourself! Keep Moving!

Zach’s Favorite & FUN Facts:

Place to Travel/Vacation: Rocky Mountains – skiing/snowboarding/biking
Restaurant: Iron Hill
Food: North Atlantic Salmon!
TV Show: Game of Thrones
Movie: Miracle
Singer/Group: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Athlete/Celebrity: Bernie Parent
Book: Harry Potter series
Sports Team: Philadelphia Flyers

Medford Fitness - Patient Reviews

Roxane Lafferty

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Physical therapy at Breakthru has been a positive experience for me. The whole team is professional, knowledgeable, caring, and friendly. They are clearly invested in each patient’s physical progress while also facilitating a pleasant social atmosphere. Pam has been my PT and has helped me so much. She is great to work with and has a wealth of experience. And she makes PT seem fun with her outgoing personality. Highly recommend Pam and Zach and the entire Breakthru team to anyone seeking PT. 🙂

Robert Buzby

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Dr. Rebecca Romano is an outstanding Physical Therapist. She is a caring and compassionate doctor. I have been a patient of hers for over a year now for three different issues. Her approach to each issue is very detailed. Dr. Romano will take the test results, the prescribing doctor's notes and your history to come up with a plan to get you back to a healthier you. One of my issues was from a traumatic event which required surgery. At the very start of therapy for this event she said there would be exercises that would be painful and that she might not be my favorite person at that particular moment. She was correct, but as I got through those tough exercises my progress to recovery is coming along extremely well. Both my surgeon and my medical team are very pleased with my progress due to Dr. Romano's knowledge of my injury and how to help to heal it.Dr. Rebecca Romano is a "TOP DOCTOR" and you would be in caring hands as your Therapist.Thank You Dr. Rebecca,Robert W. Buzby

Aris Taflambas

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Ben and Pam are the best.

Marie Aberant

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My therapist Pam Bigelow has been a pleasure to work with while my ankle is healing. At the Medford fitness location she has created a welcoming atmosphere and I actually look forward going to PT. I would recommend her to anybody because of her wealth of knowledge of all aspects of PT.

Ben McDivitt

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Working with Pam secondary to recent hip replacement surgery has really progressed me rapidly and has given me the confidence to get back into the community and resume my normal activities.

Dana Walker

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I am someone that is uncomfortable going to work out. All of the employees made me feel so comfortable and that alone made me feel better. I actually enjoyed the experience and the exercises came easier to me because of them!

Larry Walker

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My PT Jon has been able to provide therapy to my hip and neck which has enabled me to be pain free. His ongoing support has been very helpful. Jack also provides excellent support.

Lauralee Dobbins

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I’m one week post op from a THR and thanks to Pam’s help before, surgery, and now afterwards, I am moving better than expected with very little pain. My friends can’t believe how well I’m doing, and Pam deserves a lot of the credit. I only wish I could give her more stars.

John Alexander

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Ms Pam is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sharyn Lyden

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What could have been a grueling and uncomfortable 6-week event became for me an enjoyable and challenging trek back to the full use of my knee. John was completely competent and trustworthy, giving me confidence to meet my goals, and Ben was outgoing and informative, answering all my questions and giving me reassurance. I would certainly use Breakthrough again, and I would encourage others to do the sam

Tina Tate

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The folks at BreakThru at Medford Fitness are wonderful people who are knowledgeable, compassionate and committed to your recovery. I have had the pleasure to work with Dr. Zach and highly recommend him and any of the other members of the team who provide PT in a caring, supportive environment.They’re the best!

Ella Boyd

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They are always attentive and work to resolve your issue and help to strengthen your muscles to keep you better!

Margie Cochran

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Pam Bigelow amazing.! Very professional, caring and communicative in the process. The environment along with Zach is pleasant and calming in some tough people's situations. Thank you.

Leon Winstanley

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The staff at Breahthru PT is top of the line. Pam is great. They will fix your physical problems. Highly recommend Breakthru PT.

Kate Anderson

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Zach and the team at BreakThru are so great. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Exercises that I can maintain at home too and are strengthening and improving my muscles. They also will answer any questions I have without making me feel like an annoyance or dumb. Definitely recommend Zach and BreakThru.

Matthew Murdock

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Zach and team are the only reason why I’m back on my feet, back to work and most importantly back to living!!!

Judith Mack

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This is my last day after several months of therapy with Pam Bigelow. I found this place to be professional and extremely beneficial to me. Pam explains the exercises and watches to make sure I’m doing them correctly. She also shows an interest in us, we’re not just a number. I would recommend her, Zach to anyone considering coming to 3 Nelson Drive

Bonny Ross

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Everyone was friendly and helpful. I had Pam and she was excellent. I am in better shape than even before my sciatica

Amy Jennings

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I have the pleasure of working with Pam for physical therapy. She helped me with my Tennis elbow. She’s very nice, patient, caring and understanding. I highly suggest Breakthru for you physical therapy needs. Thank Pam! 🙂

Shane Richardson

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The staff is very helpful and kind, greeting me when I walk in and making sure my experience is amazing. Breakthrough has helped me so much through multiple injuries and they know exactly how to help.

Hope Cheatham

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Pam Bigelow ,is always a total pleasure to work with professionally and personally.Thank you so much to her!!And all the staffers!

Lilly M

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Zach and Jake are great! My hamstring is stronger than when i first hobbled in. Pam and Jared were very helpful as well. Plenty of equipment and tools to accommodate for injuries of all natures

Jim Kollasch

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Pam has to one the best in the area.

Fern Loadenthal

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My sincere thanks to Pamela Bigalow, PT therapist at Breakthru PT in Medford, who has been extremely helpful in reducing my sciatica pain using hands-on therapy, exercise, and stretching to increase my movement and reduce my pain. Pam is kind, caring, knowledgeable, a good listener, and eager to do what is necessary to ease her patients’ pain. I highly recommend her for any kind of physical therapy.

Lisa Repolio

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I am doing aqau therapy with Pam. She is an excellent physical therapist. I enjoy working with her. She explains things thoroughly.

Ross Gerelli

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Pam was able to get me moving

Sean Henry

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Breakthrough has an experienced staff, understanding your areas of concern and knowing how to work the different areas through massage, stretching and exercising the muscles. I have noticed less pain and more flexibility in my wrist, back and shoulder with the help of Pam and Zack’s physical therapy.Thank you for your expertise and we’ll see what the next three weeks will bringSean Henry

Melissa Riley

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I have been working with Zach. He’s caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and overall amazing at what he does. You can tell he is truly in his element when he’s working with patients. I feel a great sense of relief whenever I leave my session! Looking forward to my healing! I highly recommend Zach and Breakthru Physical Therapy!

Mary Wachter

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Zach is fantastic! He is really helping my fiancé progress safely and efficiently through his physical therapy regime for his hip replacement surgery! We highly recommend Breakthru for your physical therapy needs!

Gail Heisler

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Working with Pam Bigelow and team at Nelson Drive has been a game changer for me! Beginning my exercise with her smiling, friendly face puts you in the right frame of mind.I have done both pool and land therapy with Pam. Do you want to get rid of those nasty kinks, knots, pulled muscles and sore backs???Go see Pam and her team at Breakthru Physical Therapy!!

Lynda pack

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This is for my husband Ray. Megan is working with him to improve movement which due to New arthritis finding has limited his ability to move. Still working on it..Megan is great to work with.

Judie Comers

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Pam and team were great for water and land therapy. Pam is very caring, patient and compassionate.

Nancy T

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I started physical therapy 7 weeks ago at Breakthru’s location on Nelson Drive in Medford. My experience has been transformative! Pam Bigelow is my PT and has guided me from day one. I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 arthritis in both knees. I was hoping to get back to walking 3-5 miles per day and avoid injections and knee replacement surgery. I am happy to report that Pam worked with me to reduce pain, increase strength and flexibility and most definitely boosted my confidence and ability to walk and maintain my quality of life. Shout out to Pam, Zack, Steve and all the staff at Breakthru in Medford. I feel like I gained a family. I highly recommend Pam Bigelow and the team at Breakthru.

Paul Oropallo

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Excellent Experience thanks for helping me get back on my feet.

Shannon Elliott

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Pam is the absolute best! Highly recommend for all your PT needs!

Pat DArmi

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I cannot say enough good things about Dr Chloe and BREAKTHRU THERAPY! I am feeling 100% better! No more knee pain when I climb steps or when I walk my dog! I keep expecting pain and there is none!! Dr Matt and Dr Brian also helped me when Dr Chloe was away and they were awesome as well! Everyone is so helpful, caring, and encouraging!! I highly recommend all of them!!

Kristin Mansfield

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Pam, Zach and the whole staff are amazing. Highly recommend!!

Frank Locantore

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I started working with Zach after getting evaluated and in no time he had me feeling much much better. He listened to me as I explained what I was feeling and didn’t box me in. He quickly pinpointed my problem and created a rehab program that’s really helping. I highly recommend Zach and his staff.

betts38

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Being an active senior, I experience pain and discomfort as most of my peers do. My doctor suggested physical therapy and further suggested Breakthru Physical Therapy and Fitness. At first i was skeptical as I thought only medicine or surgery would correct my ailments. I was wrong.Zack and his team at “Medford Breakthru” were tremendous at identifying my specific problem areas and charted a course of treatment. To my surprise, I started to feel much better after I started therapy. Zack is extremely patience and listens carefully to the patient so he can draw necessary feedback and apply his next course of treatment.After 5 weeks much of my pain was gone. My “at home exercises”, prescribed by the team, showed very positive results.I strongly recommend Zack and his team at Medford Breakthru. You will see results!Thanks you Zack, Kobear, Steve and Megan for your above and beyond attention to my condition.

Alice Cundiff

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I have been to both medford Breakthru locations because I follow Pam Bigelow wherever she goes , I fondly refer to her as my “Yoda” because she has the answers . I was ambivalent about going at first because it’s a smaller location , but you have the gym that makes up for it . The entire staff at both locations is great but I love going to the Nelson drive location now because i can do pool therapy and I still have Pam ! Also a lot of my PT is now with the gym equipment as i progress . Im still exhausted afterwards , I had a total knee replacement 7 weeks ago , but im doing well . I do not believe I could have come as far as I have without the help of PT and Breakthru in particular and ESPECIALLY because of Pam . She goes above and beyond , all you have to do is ask and Pam will take care of you ! The entire staff is great ❤️

Scott wallace

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I had hip replacement surgery and started with Kristen the very next day. She is nothing short of Amazing! I was off the walker and cane after only one week! Her depth of knowledge and her compassion for her patients is truly remarkable. I feel stronger and more flexible than I have in years! I could not have done it without her relentless support, guidance and cheerleading!! A thousand thank you’s Kristen!!Scott W

Brian Kennedy

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Glad I spent time researching where to go. Very grateful they assigned Shannon to work with me! I was in terrible pain when I got there, and feeling like myself now. Feeling like I can ball again!

john bahmk

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I've had an excellent experience at the Breakthru at Medford Fitness. A free assessment allowed me to have a PT plan put together and it's been great. I'm on the road to recovery thanks to a very courteous staff, lead by Zack and his team.

Joseph Cook

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I have been a patient under Dr. Jacklyn's care for a couple of months now for back knee and feet issues. Dr. " Jacky " addressed each issue professionally, carefully and methodically and I have seen significant improvement in all areas of concern. I am comfortable in giving the highest reviews to Dr. Jacky and the entire team at Medford Break thru fitness in Medford

Catherine Rooney

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Zak is my therapist and what an amazing experience it has been I broke my ankle and it was great I wouldn't walk right again. Zak is very instrumental in getting me back on my feet. Thank you so much

Alex Yoshida

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Have been going here for almost a year; excellent well equipped facility. Super and knowledgeable friendly staff. Great personal trainers that help you improve yourself. I enjoy going here everyday. Heavily recommend.

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Medford Fitness
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Zach Papaccio PT, DPT, OCS

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Medford Fitness Physical Therapy

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Zach Papaccio PT, DPT, OCS

Medford Fitness - Patient Reviews

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