Kristin Minasian, Author at Healthpointe

About Kristin Minasian

Kristin is a content writer and medical reviewer for Healthpointe, where she creates pretty much anything – from press releases on new doctors to blog articles on the link between rock and roll and your health. When she is not punching keys at her computer, you can most certainly find her playing them at her piano! For more of Kristin, check out her articles on the Healthpointe blog. View all posts by Kristin Minasian →

27 Jan , 2016

Everything You Didn’t Know About Concussions

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

With even Hollywood taking notice - thanks to Concussion, a movie about a doctor raising awareness of the dangers of concussions among National Football League players – awareness about concussions among athletes is increasing. Specialists in neuro...

25 Jan , 2016

Hidden Dangers in Concussions

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Many athletes will dismiss blows to their heads as nothing, especially when there are little to no symptoms. But according to sports medicine specialists, concussions can have serious complications when left undetected and untreated! Keep in min...

21 Jan , 2016

Are you a Weekend Athlete? Here’s How to Lessen Sports Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Who says that just because you have grown older that you cannot engage in contact sports? You can still relive your glory days, although you must take more precautionary measures to reduce the risks of sports injuries to your older body. Otherwi...

18 Jan , 2016

Facts About Ligament and Wrist Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

When your wrist pain results in significant damage to the surrounding ligaments, you must immediately consult with doctors in any of our clinics, such as the Garden Grove clinic near Stanton, Santa Ana, and Westminster. You should know the what...

14 Jan , 2016

ACL Tears: The Best Treatment Options

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

ACL Tears Treatment Each case of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is different since the age, physical condition, and cause of the injury will differ between two individuals. The best ACL tears treatment protocol will likely be customi...

12 Jan , 2016

Tips to Prevent Concussions

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

According to neurology specialists, two of the most common injuries among athletes, especially football and baseball players, are contusions and concussions. The professionals at any of the Healthpointe clinics, such as the Anaheim clinic near F...

11 Jan , 2016

Back Pain: Exercise Tips for Prevention

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Exercises for lower back pain are designed to stretch and strengthen the three types of muscles supporting the spine, including: extensors (gluteal and back muscles), flexors (iliopsoas and abdominal muscles), and obliques (side muscles). Before...

8 Jan , 2016

What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Athletes have higher risks for suffering from moderate to severe lower back pain because of the movements that their spine, hips and entire back have to undergo during practices. Fortunately, the frequency, severity and duration of lower back pain...

7 Jan , 2016

Athletes and Shoulder Pain

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Among athletes, overhand throwing motions place very high stress on the shoulders, particularly on the parts that keep them stable. With repeated throwing motions, the risks for a wide range of overuse injuries increase until such time that surgery...

5 Jan , 2016

Pain Medication for Athletes

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Athletes have higher risks for injuries because of the nature of their movements. Because injuries usually result in pain, athletes will turn to painkillers. Painkillers not only allow an athlete to perform normal everyday activities without the...

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