WELCOME!
Welcome to the fourth edition of the ESSMC E-Newsletter. We have always prided ourselves on being good communicators with our patients and referring physicians, and this is another way for us to reach out to stay connected with you. We will be providing you with updates about our practice, informative educational articles, and profiles of our staff so that you can get to know everyone. We welcome feedback on topics that you might have a special interest in, or any other question that you may have. Please email us at news@essmc.com and we will get right back to you. Enjoy this edition, and don’t forget the quiz.
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Athletic Training Services
The ESSMC Athletic Training staff continues to play an integral role in the successes of the local high school teams where we provide services. Congratulations to the following teams who had winning seasons and qualified for the WPIAL playoffs:
Gateway
Boys Basketball
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Norwin
Boys Basketball
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Penn Hills
3 Wrestlers to WPIAL’s
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Plum
Boys Basketball
5 Wrestlers to WPIAL’s
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Penn-Trafford
Wrestling (Section Champs and State Qualifier) 11 Qualifiers for Regionals;
Boys and Girls Swimming Section Champs
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Spring is just around the corner and with that comes baseball and lacrosse seasons. Sports medicine experts have spent a tremendous amount of time and energy researching a condition called Commotion Cordis, otherwise known as “Concussion of the Heart.” This is explained in great detail in the Education pages of our web site and it is a condition that every young baseball and lacrosse player should be aware of so that proper safety measured can be addressed to decrease the chance of sudden cardiac arrest.
We have also posted an article from US Lacrosse on the What’s New page of the web site.
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Hey, hey – a photo from someone other than Jack Carl!
Kevin Zeik (yes, the husband of our office manager Patty, who was profiled in the last newsletter) is shown here in Curacao on the Queen Emma Bridge. Kevin is proudly sporting the red, white and blue of America as he travels the world! Thanks for spreading the word about ESSMC around the globe!
As a special incentive, we will give an Atria’s gift card to the first five people who submit a photo sporting our brightly colored t-shirts and spreading the word of our good work in interesting places. Please send us a picture with a brief caption describing where you have been photographed and what you were doing at the time.
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According to the discussion on Commotio Cordis prepared by Staff Athletic Trainer Jeremy Erkel, ATC, which of the following statements is NOT true?
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes.
- CPR is important, but the AED saves lives.
- Athletes need to be trained to wear chest protectors routinely.
- Sudden cardiac arrest is the result of a 90 mph fastball striking the chest.
 The first 10 people with the correct answer will receive a $10 gift card to Panera Bread. Reply via email at news@essmc.com with the correct answer to receive your gift card. Include your name, address and of course the correct answer. Good luck!
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Donald M. Vargo
Job description:
President of ESSMC, Physical Therapist and Certified Athlete Trainer
Number of years with the practice:
24
Things that I do every day:
I have a daily caseload of patients. I follow closely the finances and management issues of running a business.
Where I’m from and where I reside now:
I was born in Indiana, PA, moved to Kentucky, moved to Mt. Lebanon, back to Indiana, PA. I have lived in Monroeville since 1986.
Favorite thing about working in a PT practice:
There is no greater satisfaction than taking a patient who is injured and helping them make a full recovery.
Favorite hobby:
I coach Catholic Grade School basketball at North American Martyrs in Monroeville.
Favorite place to travel to and why:
Ocean City, Maryland. I love the beach, the food, and years of memories.
Favorite memory as a child:
Riding the trolley with my dad to his office downtown. Playing basketball at the Civic Arena for the Pittsburgh Catholic Grade School Championship in 1970.
Favorite color and the item I have that color:
North Carolina Baby Blue. My favorite basketball team. I have many shirts and hats.
Favorite thing about Pittsburgh:
High School, college and professional sports teams, and all the excitement. I also enjoy all the different restaurants.
Three words that describe me:
Conscientious, caring, prompt.
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East Suburban Sports Medicine Centers
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Monroeville office
2735 Mosside Boulevard
Mosside Village - Suite 119
Monroeville, PA 15146
Donald M. Vargo, PT, ATC
Sara Tresco, DPT
412-856-8060 |
Penn Hills office
Integrity Office Suites
1000 Integrity Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Chris Fedel, MPT, ATC
Anne Wuenschel, PT, ATC, SCS
412-241-0620 |
Plum Borough office
Infinity Office Suites
1000 Infinity Drive,
Suite 210
Monroeville, PA 15146
Mathew R. Gatesman, MPT, ATC
724-733-9899 |
Murrysville office
One Franklin Center
4115 William Penn Highway
Murrysville, PA 15668
John E. Bonaroti, PT, ATC
Megan Korczynski, MPT
Sylvia Reed, DPT
724-327-7099
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North Huntingdon office
Norwin Professional Building
40 Lincoln Way
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
David Reynolds, MHS, PT, ATC, SCS
Sylvia Reed, DPT
724-863-8681 |
Penn Township office
Leverington Complex
3520 Route 130
Irwin, PA 15642
Angelo Tardio, PT, ATC
Kelly Watson, MPT
724-744-0950 |
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