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25 Apr , 2016

Ruptured Eardrum

What is a ruptured eardrum? A ruptured eardrum, or also known as a perforated eardrum or a tympanic membrane perforation, can occur very suddenly. A ruptured eardrum is a tear in the thin membrane that separates the outer ear from your inner ear...

22 Apr , 2016

Vertigo and Your Ears

Kristin Minasian

Audiology

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a sensation that you are spinning. During these dizzy spells, you may feel as though the world around you is spinning or you may feel like you are spinning. How is vertigo related to your ears? According the ENT...

21 Apr , 2016

Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties

Kristin Minasian

Weight Management

Tips to Avoid Overeating at Parties According to the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during holidays, parties, and social gatherings. The pounds add up year after year, which makes social weight gain...

19 Apr , 2016

Biofeedback: Harness the Power of Your Mind!

Kristin Minasian

Physical Therapy

Certain body functions are controlled involuntarily by your nervous system, such as your heart rate, skin temperature, and blood pressure. For example, you do not think about making your heart rate faster, but rather it just happens in response to...

16 Apr , 2016

Focus on Prevention of Migraines

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Headache Clinic

With a migraine attack, even your little toe and finger seem to be in pain with the smallest movement. Shaving, bathing, and even combing your hair hurts like hell! Shift in Focus But doctors at the Headache Clinic are shifting their focus fr...

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...

5 Apr , 2016

Surprising Ways Your Heart Takes a Beating Every Day

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Cardiology

We all know that failure to adopt a holistic cardiovascular and strength training exercise program, a healthy diet, and a set of sensible lifestyle habits can increase the risks for cardiovascular diseases. But there are hidden dangers in the envir...