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29 Dec , 2015

Exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy

While many people with an Achilles tendon rupture or tendinitis (Achilles tendinopathy) will think that stretching exercises will worsen their symptoms, this is not so. Studies have shown that a rehabilitation program consisting of gentle stretchin...

28 Dec , 2015

Losing Sleep Over Chronic Pain

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Getting sufficient hours of sleep, usually 7-8 hours a night, is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good overall health. But your sleep can be disturbed every night because of chronic pain. If it’s any consolation, you are suffering a...

24 Dec , 2015

A Broken Nose is No Laughing Matter

Kristin Minasian

ENT Articles

While society may find many Hollywood celebrities with crooked noses as endearing – Luke Wilson is a good example – breaking your nose is no laughing matter, according to ENT specialists. This is true regardless of the reason for the nasal fracture...

24 Dec , 2015

Warehouse Safety to Adopt Now

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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 Articles

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...