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 →

14 Apr , 2016

Regenerative Medicine: Platelet-rich Plasma Injections

Kristin Minasian

Regenerative Medicine

What is platelet-rich plasma? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new and innovative treatment that is being used as regenerative medicine for common orthopedic conditions. Your blood contains mainly a liquid called plasma along with small solid com...

12 Apr , 2016

Have You Had a Concussion? Here’s What You Need to Know

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

If you suspect that you've sustained a concussion, seek immediate medical attention. Follow your doctor's treatment plan, and stay aware of common risk factors that can result in a repeat injury. The following is a list of common factors that ca...

11 Apr , 2016

How Physical Stress Affects Billiards Players

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Billiards sports medicine injuries come from the constant bending at the waist, stretching of the body, arms and legs, and overusing of the joints particularly the wrists, among other causes. At any of our clinics, such as the Ontario clinic by...

8 Apr , 2016

How to Prevent Knee Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Knee injuries are all too common among athletes, even among non-athletes; nearly 15 million Americans will suffer from knee injuries every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. When you suspect an injury, you should ma...

2 Apr , 2016

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Disc Disorder Despite advances in medical technology, diagnosing back pain from disc disorder can sometimes be a hit-and-miss. Fortunately, you can reduce confusion with the diagnostic process with these three u...

31 Mar , 2016

Do You Get Muscle Spasms? Read This!

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

While muscle spasms can be prevented via several methods, the better approach is to know the causes behind them. Chronic back problem. This is the case with a stress fracture on the back, which has developed scar tissues after healing, wherein...

23 Mar , 2016

Can ACL Injuries Affect Men and Women Differently?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Studies have shown that female athletes in sports requiring jumping and pivoting are 2-10 times more likely to suffer from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in comparison with their male counterparts. Scientists have identified two main re...

17 Mar , 2016

Rotator Cuff Tears: The Athlete’s Worst Enemy?

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Swimmers, tennis players, football players, and baseball players are the people most likely to confront their darkest fears – rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is actually a group of tendons and muscles converging around the shoulder joint; t...

9 Mar , 2016

When Allergies Attack!

Kristin Minasian

Uncategorized

In recent news, a girl was rushed to the hospital because of her severe allergic reactions after eating an orange, an uncommon source of allergy. (More common sources include peanuts, milk and wheat as well as hays, pollen and dust, which can cause...

8 Mar , 2016

Diagnosing a Head Injury

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Athletes are at the highest risks for repetitive head injury. According to sports medicine specialists, while repeated blows to the head may not immediately have observable effects, the risks for brain injury and/or illness are already high. Ind...

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