St. Luke's Newest HealthNow Discusses the Benefits of Physical Therapy
The latest episode explores physical therapy services offered at St. Luke’s University Health Network.
The next installment of St. Luke’s HealthNow will air on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:30 PM on WFMZ, Channel 69. This episode showcases multiple physical therapy programs at St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN), highlighting spine, pelvic, and athletic therapy.
The segment features a group of experts describing their individual training and specialties, advice and techniques for their patient’s pain relief, and recommended treatment plans. The specialists also discuss the numerous services and technologies offered by Physical Therapy at St. Luke's— touching specifically on the collaboration with Moravian University’s clinic. Also discussed are the importance of patient education, the benefits of direct access to physical therapy, and the reward of at-home exercises. The panelists includes:
Matthew Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Board-certified clinical specialist, physical therapy at SLUHN
Melissa Hager, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-certified clinical specialist, physical therapy at SLUHN
Lauren Garges, PT, MSPT, WCS
Board-certified clinical specialist, physical therapy at SLUHN
“I would give St. Luke's University Health Network an 11 out of 10 rating because they perform way beyond the call of duty,” said Bob Donchez, former mayor of Bethlehem and current physical therapy patient at SLUHN. “I think we're very fortunate to have such a great hospital that's diverse in so many ways. It serves the whole Lehigh Valley well."
Hosted by Ashley Russo, president and executive producer of ASR Media Productions, St. Luke’s HealthNow is a co-production of ASR Media Productions and St. Luke's University Health Network. St. Luke's HealthNow complements other St. Luke's health and wellness programming including Talk with Your Doctor, a 30-minute live call-in show now in its 21st year, as well as The PEAK TV, also a co-production with ASR Media Productions, which offers viewers thought-provoking stories, tips for better health, and ways to be your best self. St. Luke's HealthNow, Talk with Your Doctor, and The PEAK TV air in rotation every Monday at 6:30 PM on WFMZ-TV Channel 69 (Service Electric channel 508 and RCN channel 1007). Check local listings for show schedules and topics.