Tag: Health & FItness
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Treatment for low back pain should be individualized
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT db Orthopedic Physical Therapy In our practice we routinely see patients who come in with the complaint of low back pain. Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, and it will affect most adults at some point in time during their lifetime.…
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Joint replacement specialist joins Raritan Bay Medical Centers
Joint replacement specialist Dr. William Baione recently joined the Human Motion Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge and Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy. Baione is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement. He is an assistant attending in the Department of Othropaedics at Jersey…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge announces July programs
The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge, will hold an“Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” seminar from 7-8 p.m. on July 8 and 24. The informative event will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding and Gastric Sleeve and concerns…
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Mindfulness in motion
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, PT, DPT ProFysio Physical Therapy Although they might not be thought of as sharing a common origin, the words meditation and medicine actually both stem from the latin word mederi, which means “to heal.” We often lean on the traditional offerings of Western medicine like medication, surgery and therapy…
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Common misconceptions about polycystic ovary syndrome
By Margaret Dufreney, MD If you have irregular periods and unwanted facial hair or acne, you may have a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a complex disorder that some women develop during their childbearing years. The symptoms include: Unwanted hair on your face, chest or abdomen Acne on your face…
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New injectable treatment options for arthritis pain
By Mutahir Abidi, MD There’s good news for the more than 54 million Americans who have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis: a new class of medications are providing quick, safe relief from pain and swelling. There are more than 100 types of arthritic conditions. Symptoms include inflammation and swelling of the…
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Physicians from Saint Peter’s Healthcare System receive recognition awards
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System recognized The Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, PA. with the prestigious Bishop’s Award and three of its distinguished physicians with the 2019 Physician Appreciation Award at the Saint Peter’s Foundation Gala at The Heldrich in New Brunswick on April 13. Honorees include Meena Murthy, MD, FACE, chief, Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition…
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Getting in full stride for running season
By Dr. Erica Beckenhauer, PT, DPT ProFysio Physical Therapy Any runner can probably attest to some sort of ache or pain either on the course, after a challenging workout, or throughout the course of his training. Most runners can also relate to wanting to run as much as possible, rather than spend time in the…
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NJADONA names Reformed Church Home nurse Employee of the Year
Vera Yarmoliouk has been named the 2019 RN Employee of the Year by the New Jersey Association of Directors of Nursing Administration for Long Term Care (NJADONA/LTC). Eligibility for this award required that the candidate makes significant contributions in the long term care setting, demonstrates outstanding performance in nursing skills and leadership abilities, advocates for…
