- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Family PracticeHe finished his residency at St. Joseph’s in the Reading area and was six years into his family practice before he decided to focus again on sports and concussions.
- Emergency CareIf an emergency arises while the office is closed, please go directly to the emergency room where a physician will determine the need for treatment. The hospital will contact the COSM provider on call.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeOur physiatrist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders and diseases. Areas of focus include arthritis, tendonitis, nerve injuries, back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.
- AutismHe still takes the ones with the “situations,” as one of his former students and now an instructor in Pittsburgh put it to him recently. Anderson is known locally for teaching students with special needs, many of whom are on the autism spectrum. He said he also has students with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.
- Depression
- Mental HealthCenter for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (COSM) is required by the federal privacy rule to maintain the privacy of your health information that is protected by the rule, and to provide you with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your protected health care information. We are required to abide by the terms of the notice currently in effect. Generally speaking, your protected health information is any information that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health or condition, the provision of health care to you, or payment for health care provided to you that individually identifies you or reasonably can be used to identify you. Your medical and billing records at our practice are examples of information that usually will be regarded as your protected health information.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundA physical therapy session involves collecting past medical history, performing tests to identify problems and establishing a plan of care. Generally, a patient’s treatment will involve modalities (heat, ice, ultrasound), manual techniques (massage, passive range of motion) and therapeutic exercise such as aerobic exercise, strengthening and balance training.
- MRIFirst-time patients are asked to complete patient registration forms. Please bring medical records (i.e., x-ray, CAT scan, bone scan, MRI) pertaining to your condition. The first time you come to our office, we will take a detailed medical history including current medications. You will undergo a comprehensive physical exam and x-rays, if necessary. You will have the opportunity to fully discuss your condition and treatment options with a COSM provider.
- RadiologyWe may share and discuss your medical information with an outside laboratory, radiology center, or other health care facility where we have referred you for testing.
- X-Rays
- Arthroscopy
- Wound Care
- Joint Replacement
- Orthopedic SurgeryKeefe is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Bunions
- Arthroscopy
- Ingrown Toenails
- Hip ReplacementHighmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has selected Indiana Regional Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
- Knee ReplacementQuicker Hospital Discharge: 4 out of 5 elective hip and knee replacement patients are discharged in 1-2 days (national average is 3.3 days)
- Bariatric SurgerySince 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality providers for their specialty care needs in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare cancers, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery and transplants, while encouraging health care professionals to improve the care they deliver.
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- Physical TherapyOrthopedists specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal conditions involving muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, joints and nerves. Treatments range from medications, physical therapy and immobilization to surgical correction of the affected area.
- Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy is a healthcare profession that provides service to individuals whose lives have been disrupted by physical injury, illness or developmental problems. Occupational Therapists evaluate a person’s ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s) involving work, self-care and play/leisure skills. Occupational Therapists can modify or simplify daily tasks to promote maximum functional independence i.e. build up a handle on feeding utensils, long handle sponge/reacher, energy conservation/joint protection.
- Heel Pain
- Back Pain
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- General Podiatry
- Ankle Sprain
- Bunions ProblemsA podiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of foot conditions. Podiatry involves medical, surgical and biomechanical treatment options for conditions such as foot trauma, heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails and general foot conditions.
- Heel Pain
- Ingrown Toenails