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5 Jan , 2017

How to Lift – Tips to Prevent Workplace Injuries!

How to lift is a question that is frequently asked when lifting heavy objects. Yet, there are certain times when we are asked to lift heavy objects at our employment. In order to avoid back injuries, make sure you are lifting using proper technique...

31 Dec , 2016

Occupational Health and Rock & Roll

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

It may seem like pure music and lights and screaming fans, but underneath it all, most classic rock is about the poetry in the lyrics. In fact, some of the themes are so good, they can be applied to any field of study – even occupational health!...

30 Dec , 2016

Robot Medicine + Orthopedic Advances We’ll See in the Future

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Advances in Orthopedic Medicine Take one look at the people around you these days, and you’ll know all too well: the future has arrived! Almost every hand has a smartphone, every wrist a smartwatch, and everyone a social media presence. Which...

24 Dec , 2016

What ER Pain Doctors Won’t Tell You

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Think you need to go see an ER pain doctor? Think again. Here are the top secrets ER pain doctors won’t tell you, revealed! Urgent cares are better. To put it blatantly, ER doctors are rushed, and if your condition is not life-threatening, you...

10 Dec , 2016

Healthpointe Psychology: Why Do We Cry When We Laugh?

Kristin Minasian

Psychology Articles

Why do we cry when we laugh? Let’s break it down into two main categories: psychology and neurology. Psychology When you’re laughing out loud at Lucy Ricardo trying to keep up with the chocolates, parts of your limbic system (the area of the...

6 Dec , 2016

How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel – For Guitar Players

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

So, you’ve finally decided: 2017 is the year you learn to play guitar! But before you attempt Free Bird and subsequently give up on learning guitar after 5 minutes, you should know about a little something called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – and how to...

4 Dec , 2016

Top 3 Shoes for Foot Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Shoes for Foot Pain Most of us only pay attention to arch support when choosing a new workout or running shoe – and almost no attention to our work or ‘errands’ shoes. Which is crazy, because only a fraction of our time is spent working out. Ta...

2 Dec , 2016

Standing Desks: An Orthopedist’s Perspective for Back Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Can Standing Desks Help With Back Pain? Remember that episode of The Office where Dwight decides to use a ‘standing desk’? For those non-Office fans out there (do you really exist?) and for those who’ve forgotten, here’s a quick recap: Dwight tr...

1 Dec , 2016

Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive End’s Meniscus Tear (+ How It Could’ve Been Avoided)

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

If you watched last Sunday’s Falcons-Cardinals game, you know that DE Adrian Clayborn of the Atlanta Falcons was taken out due to a knee injury. The Falcons have since reported that he suffered a partial meniscus tear, and will be out for at least...

25 Nov , 2016

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Joins Healthpointe in Garden Grove

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Healthpointe is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Hailey Dizay, D.O., to their orthopedic, surgical, and sports medicine teams. Dr. Dizay is fully trained in treating patients suffering from fractures, swelling, bruising, strains, sprains, an...