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20 Mar , 2015

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Arthroscopic Surgery for ACL Injuries

Orthopedic surgeons perform surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, which are designed to repair or reconstruct the torn ligament. Keep in mind that there are differences between the repair and reconstruction of ACL injuries, thus, e...

19 Mar , 2015

Elbow Injuries in Baseball Players

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Baseball players, especially pitchers, subject their elbows to extremely high stress particularly on overhand throws. When overhand throws are repeated many times over practice sessions and competitive games, the elbow can suffer from serious overu...

17 Mar , 2015

Exercising After a Heart Attack

Kristin Minasian

Cardiology Articles

The heart is a muscle and it will become healthier with physical activity including cardiovascular exercises. But what happens when you have been diagnosed with a heart condition or survived a heart attack? Perhaps, exercise is ill-advised consi...

17 Mar , 2015

Treatments for a Meniscus Tear

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

A meniscus tear refers to the injury on the cartilage stabilizing and cushioning the knee joint. Keep in mind that while it is a common injury, not all types of meniscus tear can be repaired successfully. Healthpointe doctors will assess the typ...

13 Mar , 2015

Treatment for Tennis Elbow: The Diabolical Injury

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Despite its name, tennis elbow can also affect other athletes like baseball players as well as non-athletes; the injury can also be the result of common arm motions, such as painting, cutting meat, and driving screws. The name, however, comes from...

13 Mar , 2015

It’s All in the Wrist: Tennis Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Professional tennis players know the importance of keeping it all in the wrist, which means using the wrist in controlled movement instead of using arm strength. But there will be instances when the wrist will still be subjected to tennis injuries,...

13 Mar , 2015

Epicondylitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Elbow

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Among ballet dancers, the most common injuries occur in the feet, legs, and hips because these are the most used parts (i.e., repetitive movements) during practices and performances. But the arms, particularly the elbows, are also susceptible to in...

13 Mar , 2015

Ballet Dancers and Ballet Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Ballet dancers are graceful and beautiful performers, but theirs is a dangerous profession, considering the frequency and severity of ballet injuries that they suffer during the span of their careers. One of the most common causes of their injuries...

12 Mar , 2015

Wrestling Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

From all appearances, wrestlers are involved in one of the most physically intense sports on both the amateur and professional levels. While good technique, training and safety gear will reduce the risks of wrestling injuries, these things do not c...

11 Mar , 2015

Gymnasts and the Risks of Sustaining Arm, Wrist and Hand Injuries

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

While female gymnasts often face injuries to their lower limbs, including their ankles, legs, and hips, injuries to their arms, wrists, and hands are on the rise. In fact, studies have shown that adolescent gymnasts are developing injuries rarely e...