The Engle Center for
Counseling and Health Services
1 College Ave., Box 3028
Grantham, PA 17027
(717) 691-6035
(717) 796-5357
Messiah College Wellness Program
As God’s creation, we recognize that wholeness in life encompasses well-being of body, mind, and spirit. The Employee Wellness Program at Messiah College exists primarily to promote wellness education and provide opportunities for active wellness participation, with the goal of improving the health and well-being of Messiah College employees.
2009- 2010 Wellness ProgramsCertain wellness programs require registration. To register, go to McSquare and click on the Wellness link under Employee "Quick Links."
Successful Weight Training - more results with less time!
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 12:00-12:45 in Boyer 137
Come listen to Matt Hunter discuss weight training methods that are both effective and efficient!
Deadlines to be aware of:
Maintain Don't Gain - Nov. 10; Health Assessment - Nov. 23
It's time to register for employee wellness programs!
Join the wellness program by completing the health assessment at http://www.webmd.com/health-manager and registering through MCSquare for programs that will motivate you toward greater wellness. Go to the Employee Wellness Program homepage and click on the 2009-2010 wellness programs link for more details.
Did you know?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common progressive health problem for 80% of all adults over the age of 65. When it effects the knees, activities of daily living, climbing stairs, rising out of a chair, and walking can become difficult and painful. A recent joint study from medical schools in Georgia and Ohio found that a 16 week program of isometric or dynamic strength training with resistance bands significantly decreased knee joint pain and improved functional ability of patients with OA.1 A different study carried out jointly by researchers at Wake Forest University and the University of Tennessee found that two separate programs (12 weeks of treadmill walking, and 12 weeks of strength training on machines) decreased self-reported knee pain and improved performances in activities of daily living.2 So, regularly heading to the fitness center or the weight room may be one of the best things you can do to offset some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis. By the way, it looks like persons with OA just might be able topredict the weather after all (just like they’ve been saying all these years). In a study of 200 patients with OA at Tufts-New England Medical Center researchers found that changes in barometric pressure and ambient temperature were independently related to knee pain severity.3 So, you may want to ask your friend with OA to join you next time you paddle down the Yellow Breeches in your canoe-just to be on the safe side.
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