Osteoarthritis slowly develops in the weight-bearing joints, most commonly in the hip and knee, creating pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of function. There are many nonsurgical options such as: rest, weight loss, medication, physical therapy, steroid injections, and viscosupplementation (SynviscR) injections. However, when conservative measures fail, surgical intervention, such as a joint replacement, becomes the […]
Guest Columnist: Janet M. Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS Part 2 of 2 (If you missed Part 1 you can go back and read it at this link.) When children begin to walk, they need shoes for protection not stability or motion control! Children deserve the BEST shoes, which are not always the most expensive! Selecting […]
Part 1 of 2 Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS Babies celebrate their FIRST birthday, take their FIRST step, say their FIRST word, and cut their FIRST tooth. For the most part, Mother Nature drives all these firsts. Yes, parents do encourage their babies to say their first word and take their first step, […]
Get Healthy and Prevent Lower Back Pain Part 2 of 2 for Global Employee Health & Fitness Month May is Global Employee Health and Fitness month. Research supports the notion that healthier employees are happier and more productive. When employers encourage healthy behavior and safety at work, they benefit in many ways. For example, in […]
Part 1 of 2 for Global Employee Health & Fitness Month May is Global Employee Health and Fitness month. Research supports the notion that healthier employees are happier and more productive. When employers encourage healthy behavior and safety at work, they benefit in many ways. For example, in addition to improving job satisfaction and productivity, […]
Guest Author: Anjani Amladi Anjani Amladi is a 2nd year medical student at The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC). She was raised in San Ramon, CA and earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences at The University of California at Davis. She has a special interest in alternative medicine, wellness and preventive care. Her goal is to […]
Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what type of exercise is best for those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. It is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is […]
Spring is here … the days are longer and sun stronger! This winter I saw local dermatologist, Dr. Ted Stampien, Jr. and his wife, Susan, driving in their convertible. I joked that the only time a dermatologist feels protected from the sun while riding in a convertible is in the winter with the top up. […]
In an effort to address the Keystone State’s growing problem with obesity, TCMC with host the 1st Annual Keystone Program – Obesity Symposium 2013 on April 6, 2013. The World Health Organization has classified obesity as a chronic disease and determined that it is reaching epidemic proportions, not only in the United States, but globally. […]
The Commonwealth Medical College presents: The 1st Annual Keystone Program “Obesity Symposium 2013” In an effort to address the Keystone State’s growing problem with obesity, TCMC with host the 1st Annual Keystone Program – Obesity Symposium 2013 on April 6, 2013. The World Health Organization has classified obesity as a chronic disease and determined that […]
