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 →

24 Nov , 2015

Tools for Faster Healing of Plantar Fasciitis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Plantar fasciitis is a painful injury among athletes. The pain is either a deep ache or a sharp stab along the arch or in the heels’ middle, either one of which will require avoidance of running activities until healing is completed. The followi...

23 Nov , 2015

Bicycle Seat Neuropathy – Sports Medicine

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Bicycle seat neuropathy, according to sports medicine professionals, is a common injury among cyclists because of their prolonged periods spent on their bicycles. While researchers have yet to determine the exact cause of the injury, several theori...

20 Nov , 2015

Finger Fractures and Hand Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Sometimes, fractures to the smallest bones result in the biggest pain, both in the literal and figurative sense. Such is the case with fractures to the fingers, which can cause extreme hand pain. When your finger becomes fractured, your entire h...

19 Nov , 2015

Return to Work and Occupational Medicine

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

Studies have shown that an employee's return to work rate contributes to an effective and efficient rehabilitation and recovery program. This is because being off work for prolonged periods can considerably decrease the likelihood of an employee re...

18 Nov , 2015

Pain Management: Broken Nose

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

The nose anchors the face, so to speak, which means that breaking it will not only likely result in physical pain but in psychological pain, too – without proper pain management. You will feel self-conscious about your broken nose as well as experi...

17 Nov , 2015

Hip Injuries in Tennis

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Before the advent of sophisticated surgery for hip inuries, very few tennis players made a successful professional comeback after suffering from a hip injury. The extent of the hip injury coupled with the post-operative complications made it challe...

16 Nov , 2015

Massages Tips for Headaches

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

Massage has been proven to ease the pain associated with headaches because it improves blood circulation to the area. When applied in the right manner, it can also lessen feelings of stress and anxiety, both of which are causes of headaches. As suc...

13 Nov , 2015

Occupational Medicine: Tips for a Safe Warehouse

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

The most common injuries among workers in warehouse, according to occupational medicine experts, are trips, slips and falls; ergonomic-related injuries due to improper lifting, pulling or pushing, and reaching; and materials handling injuries like...

12 Nov , 2015

Drug Testing: Illegal Drug Use Among Employees

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

What is the purpose of drug testing? Both drug dependence and drug abuse have adverse effects on your business. Your company can suffer from decreased employee productivity, increased risks for legal liability for on-site accidents, and reduced...

11 Nov , 2015

Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Cerritos, La Mirada, Osteoporosis, Sports Medicine Orthopedics Articles

Among orthopedic professionals, the differences in physiology between men and women are widely recognized from the diagnosis to the treatment of various sports-related injuries and illnesses. This is especially true for the symptoms that may requir...

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