The task of getting athletes back on the field is one that requires the insight and knowledge of many professionals. The Montclair State Athletic Health Care Team has always included physical therapists that have excellent evaluation and rehabilitative skills. For the past several years Ben Burton and Christopher Jones have been providing care and advise to the Athletic Training staff at MSU.

M. Benjamin Burton,
PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Ben has been with Montclair State University since 1994 providing care to our athletes and as an adjunct instructor. . He specializes in Orthopedic and Sports related injuries for patients of all ages and has a particular interest in knee, shoulder and spinal pathology. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Rocky Mountain University, and Kean University. Ben, who is also a Certified Athletic Trainer, received his training from our own Montclair State University and has worked with many local and professional athletes. He is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and is currently the only physical therapist in New Jersey who is Board Certified in both Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association. He is the sole owner of a thriving practice, The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy, located in the quaint town of Riverdale, NJ. If you would like to see Ben as a patient, his facility is located at:

The New Jersey Center of Physical Therapy
49 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457
Phone: (973) 248-8111/Fax: (973) 248-8113

Christopher Jones, DPT, PT, ATC
Christopher Jones graduated from Northeastern University in 1997 with a degree in Physical Therapy. He has been working in orthopedic and sports medicine clinics for over the last seven years; including an internship with Denver Broncos Sports Medicine. He also obtained his EMT certification while attending the physical therapy program.

In 1998, Christopher joined MSU to begin his athletic Training studies. He became certified in the winter of 2000. He also obtained his doctorate in physical therapy at UMDNJ in Newark in May 2004.

If you have any questions/comments or you are interested in seeing Chris, he is located at:

New Jersey Spine and Sports Medicine
20 Murray Hill Parkway
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201-964-0200