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12 Apr , 2016

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

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

Healthpointe

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...

4 Apr , 2016

The Link Between Strep and Heart Disease

Healthpointe

Cardiology

Strep throat infections are most common among children, usually in the 5- to 15-year old bracket, but can also develop among younger children and older adults. But just because these infections are common does not necessarily mean that these can be...

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...

1 Apr , 2016

Scientists Close in on the Heels of New Migraine Treatment

Healthpointe

Headache Clinic

Modern medicine has repeatedly been frustrated in its attempts at finding the exact cause and treatments for the various types of headaches and migraines. But recent research has pointed to the possibility that a hypersensitive nerve system trigger...

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...

22 Mar , 2016

Knee Tears And Tears In Your Eyes

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine

Knee tears suck! The knees are the largest and one of the most complex joints in the human body, with the ability to bear up to four times your body-weight. They allow for straightening (extension) and bending (flexion), as well as sliding and rota...