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24 Dec , 2015

Warehouse Safety to Adopt Now

According to occupational medicine specialists, among the employees in warehouses, you will find two mindsets: “The things around here are just fine with the present warehouse safety measures” and “The employees are taking shortcuts but nobody has...

21 Dec , 2015

Occupational Therapists and Work Rehab Programs

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

The goals of work rehabilitation programs include maximizing levels of function among workers after their illness or injury; facilitating their safe and timely return to work; and preventing future injuries and illnesses in relation to the workplac...

18 Dec , 2015

How to Prevent Injuries for the Weekend Athlete

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine

Many office workers live a sedentary workweek and become weekend athletes, be it getting in 36 holes at the golf course or hitting the weights at the gym. But like professional athletes whose lives largely revolve around strenuous physical training...

16 Dec , 2015

Reducing the Risks for Pain Medication Addiction

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

A few prescription pain management medications, such as opioids, can be addictive. Keep in mind that addiction and dependence are two different things that doctors and patients must differentiate early on as the symptoms and treatment are different...

15 Dec , 2015

The FAQs of Drug Testing

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

Employers can take many measures in protecting themselves against drug testing related lawsuits filed by their employees. Here are a few basic guidelines to consider, which you can discuss with our occupational therapy professionals at any of our H...

14 Dec , 2015

How to Return to Work When You’re Feeling Down

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

In California, many workers who have been injured at work will be requested to return to work despite the absence of full recovery from the work-related injury. Keep in mind that the return to work request is neither illegal nor inhumane per se bec...

9 Dec , 2015

Headaches During Pregnancy

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

Pregnant women usually experience a wide range of bodily aches, discomfort and pains ranging from mild headaches to severe cramps. In the case of headaches, most pregnant women report the pain starts during the first or third trimester, although th...

8 Dec , 2015

Tips for Easing Shoulder Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics

While most cases of shoulder pain will ease within 1-2 weeks, you can facilitate your recovery by performing gentle exercises. Your injured shoulder will benefit from range of motion exercises. This is because these exercises will prevent muscle...

7 Dec , 2015

The Return to Work Guide, Simplified

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine

A return to work plan can be an effective and efficient tool for managers to assist their injured or ill employees in returning to productive employment, timely and safely. Fortunately, employers can help their employees by hiring the best occup...

3 Dec , 2015

How to Ease Chronic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management

Chronic pain, which is defined as pain lasting longer than 6 months, will eventually take a physical and emotional toll on the sufferer. While pain medications are available to ease the duration, frequency and intensity of its symptoms, many patien...