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16 Dec , 2015

Reducing the Risks for Pain Medication Addiction

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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...

2 Dec , 2015

Facts About Shoulder Instability

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Your shoulders are the most movable joint in your entire body, not to mention that it is crucial in many movements including lifting and rotating your arm, reaching up over your head, and turning it in several directions. But your shoulders are als...

30 Nov , 2015

Physical Therapy For Amputees Now Provided at Healthpointe

Kristin Minasian

Physical Therapy Articles

Healthpointe’s physical therapy program is now providing rehabilitative treatment for amputees, in clinics throughout Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernadino County, and Riverside County. For patients with limb loss, Healthpointe's physica...

27 Nov , 2015

Skip the Pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Whether you work on a computer, or with outdoor equipment, chances are you will experience the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome. The symptoms usually include tingling, numbness and pain radiating from the palm to the fingers, which are caused by t...