Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners: Gardening with Disabilities Summer is finally here and gardeners in northeast PA are anxious work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Last week, Health & Exercise Forum presented tips for gardeners for preventing hand and arm injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This week’s column […]
Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners: Prevention of Hand Injuries Associated with Gardening Today is Memorial Day and for many it is the official first day of planting a vegetable garden in NEPA without fear of frost. While gardeners are anxious to work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor, a relaxing and enjoyable […]
Guest Columnist: Kevin Perry, 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College “Should I use heat or ice?” While working as a third year medical student at TCMC, I was surprised to find that this is one of the most common questions asked by patients with musculoskeletal complaints. Trying to decide whether to […]
Part 2 of 2 GET THE HECK OUTSIDE! Research shows that spending time outdoors has many positive effects on your health. While there are many year round activity options, in Northeastern Pennsylvania our short-lived summer is the inspiration to “suck the marrow out of a sunny day!” Summer in NEPA is enjoyed in many […]
Part 1 of 2 Despite the lingering winter temps, spring and summer will return to NEPA. So, get ready to enjoy the great outdoors because research shows that it is good for your health! Daphne Miller, MD, is a physician, author, hiker and associate clinical professor at The University of California, San Francisco. She is […]
With the increased popularity of local races such as the Steamtown Marathon and Scranton 1/2 Marathon, local interest in running is exploding. On many levels, including the improvement of the health and wellness of the residents of NEPA, this is a tremendous trend. However, as a health care provider, I am seeing a significant number […]
“Shatter the Silence. Stop the Violence.” Guest Columnist: Anjani Amladi 3rd Year Medical Student The Commonwealth Medical College Last Spring, while walking down Monroe Avenue in Scranton surrounded by women, men, and children in a sea of royal purple, I had an experience I never had before. I was invited to an event called “Take […]
Every day someone comes to our office with lower back pain (LBP). Often, the person’s primary complaint is that they cannot perform an important daily activity (work, clean, cook, run) because of back pain. However, no group of patients with lower back pain is more eager to recover and return to unrestricted activity than golfers. […]
Every day someone comes to our office with lower back pain (LBP). Often, the person’s primary complaint is that they cannot perform an important daily activity (work, clean, cook, run) because of back pain. However, no group of patients with lower back pain is more eager to recover and return to unrestricted activity than golfers. […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Health Care Professionals The Commonwealth Medical College will host a one day symposium on infectious diseases on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 8 am to 12 noon. Location: TCMC 525 Pine Street, Scranton, PA For more information contact: JoAnn Babish, 570-207-3686 or visit www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/keystone Health & Exercise Forum will dedicate the next three […]
