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27 May , 2015

When Drug Testing Has Its Limits

Employers must recognize that drug testing has its legal limits, which legislators, judges and lawyers have also recognized. Keep in mind that drug testing can be intrusive since it will reveal current drug use as well as the use of legal and illeg...

21 May , 2015

Sports Hernias: What you Need to Know

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine Articles

Athletes are special individuals in many ways and their high risk for sports hernia is just one of the signs. Keep in mind that a traditional hernia as it happens in non-athletes is different from a sports hernia although these conditions share man...

20 May , 2015

Arthroscopy: Repair, Recovery, and Rewards

Brandon Davila

Orthopedics Articles

Before looking into Healthpointe’s arthroscopy services, here are a few things that you must consider for your own benefit. Repair of joints Arthroscopy is considered as a keyhole surgery for diagnosis and treatment. It is, in fact, one of t...

19 May , 2015

Acupuncture: How It Works and What Happens

Brandon Davila

Acupuncture Articles

Acupuncture: Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine with Some Points While acupuncture has been around for centuries as part of traditional Chinese medicine, many people still have doubts about its efficacy and misconceptions about its proce...

19 May , 2015

Treatments for Achilles Tendon Pain

Brandon Davila

Pain Management Articles

When Achilles tendon injuries occur, doctors at Healthpointe clinics have a wide array of treatments. See them at any of the Healthpointe clinics nearest you, such as in Colton where patients from Rialto, Bloomington, San Bernardino, Loma Linda, Hi...

15 May , 2015

Losing Weight At The Healthpointe Clinic

Brandon Davila

Weight Management Articles

For many individuals, losing weight means gaining a new lease on life. Keep in mind that weight loss should be achieved primarily for decreasing the risks for chronic degenerative diseases, reducing the effects of these diseases when already presen...

12 May , 2015

Dancer’s Ankle and Foot Injuries Need Treatment – Visit Healthpointe in Anaheim

Brandon Davila

Sports Medicine Articles

Ankle And Foot Injuries in Dancers: Why They Matter The graceful beauty of ballet dancers can be deceiving. The demanding biomechanics particularly on the feet and ankles involved in ballet means that injuries (foot and ankle injuries) and their s...

12 May , 2015

What You Should Know about Alcohol and Drug Screening Services

Brandon Davila

Occupational Medicine Articles

Despite the benefits of alcohol and drug screening, as a pre-employment and employment process, many employers are still reluctant to implement it. The requirements in time, manpower, and money are the common reasons cited but this should not be. T...

6 May , 2015

Sports Medicine for Basketball Injuries (Hamstring Strains) Now Offered at New LAX Location

Healthpointe

Sports Medicine Articles

Healthpointe’s new LAX location is now treating basketball injuries through their Orthopedics and Sports Medicine programs, for hamstring strains, ankle sprains, tendinitis, ACL injuries, meniscus tears, and muscle strains. Whether they play for sc...

5 May , 2015

Going Under the Knife Due to Tennis Elbow Injury

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Sports Medicine Articles

While most cases of tennis are resolved without going under the knife, your doctor may consider surgery as a last resort. You can be assured, however, that surgery will only be considered after several months of tendon rehabilitation, including res...