East Suburban Sports Medicine Center, Ltd.

8.30.2006
Information from The Gatorade Sports Science Institute:

Emergency Preparedness:
Recognition and Treatment of Exertional Heat Stroke

Mark Sirkoch 2006 John H. Lindblad Scholarship Winner
The John H. Lindblad Scholarship is presented each year to a student in Plum School District in recognition of achievements both in the classroom and on the athletic field. John Lindblad was the team physician at Plum High School for more than 20 years. Dr Lindblad advocated for the team approach to provide more comprehensive sports medicine care. This award has been presented since 1998.

This year’s recipient is Mark Sirkoch. Mark has been a competitive swimmer since age 9. He was this year’s team captain and maintains a 3.9 grade point average. Mark has volunteered at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the last three summers. His interest in medicine was kindled by a visit to our Penn Hills office. He plans to attend Washington and Jefferson College this fall.

Above: John H. Lindblad Scholarship winner Mark Sirkoch with Plum High School Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Kesterholt

5.2.2006
Information from The Gatorade Sports Science Institute:

Caffeine and Energy: "The Answers to Athletes' Questions"

4.4.2006
East Suburban Sports Medicine Newsletter Links

Click here for the complete article on preparing for the golf season.

Click here for a complete pre-golf warm up.

Click here for the complete article on preparing for summer walking.

3.31.2006
Patty Zeik celebrates 20 years at ESSMC!

Congratulations to Patty Zeik, our Office Manager, who celebrated 20 years of dedicated service to our practice. Patty has been instrumental in keeping our practice current with all the recent changes in technology and health care. Thank you, Patty, for 20 wonderful years! Pictured is (from left) Don Vargo, Patty Zeik, John Bonaroti, and Angelo Tardio.

1.25.2006
NATA News Clarification February Issue Letters to the Editor

Mr. Willson could not be more offbase with his comments. To think that my letter was founded by my membership in the PPTA as an attack on the NATA is preposterous. As my letter stated, my partners and I have been committed to the athletic training profession for over 20 years and have fought similar battles to what Mr. Wilson references, particularly with our local competition, to bring respect and fair compensation to those that deserve it.

I love being on the athletic field and I would never imply that we are there to "tape and run water." We all have skills that no other health care provider possesses and we all need to make that more well known. Make no mistake- my intentions are founded on preserving and strengthening our profession, and I would never do anything to jeopardize the athletic training profession or the NATA.

With sincere regards,

John E. Bonaroti, PT, ATC

1.24.2006
Cannondale Launches Support for Meredith Group-GPOA Cycling Team

(Pittsburgh, Pa.) American made and American based bicycle manufacturer Cannondale Bicycles has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Meredith Group-GPOA Cycling Team (formerly ESSMC-GPOA Cycling Team) , an elite squad based in Pittsburgh. According to Cannondale team representatives Bart Passanante and Debbie Lewis: “We (Cannondale) searched for an elite team that has the same philosophy as Cannondale- competition, dedication, hard work and respect. We believe we found those traits in the Meredith Group-GPOA Cycling Team and we are proud to support the team. Not only do we believe they are the best elite team in the state (Pa), winning the Elite Men’s Crit Championships and other top races, but they have been extremely successful in some of the most competitive races on the east coast. Dennis Dansak, Team Director, stated: “Naturally, we are honored and privileged to have signed with Cannondale as our sponsor for our team bikes. Establishing this relationship with such a prestigious and internationally respected company as Cannondale reflects the level of commitment by Cannondale to the sport, and the focus and dedication of our riders”. The elite riders returning to the squad include Jared Babik, Sarah Bickerstaff, Nate Piekielek, Rob Hacker, Mike Hebe, Colin Sandberg, Ryan Graff, Ryan Leech, Fred Billet and Greg Ferguson. The regional squad’s full roster includes: Bob Riffle, Glenn Snyder, Doug Williamson, Pam Moali-Rytel, Mike Rytel, Mike Lopez, and Ben Pate. Cummings and Stubna will race with both the regional and elite teams depending on the race and the needs of the team.

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Great Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (GPOA)
East Suburban Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

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