orthopedics Archives - Healthpointe

24 Jun , 2022

Two tanned people swimming in blue water, visible only from the waist up, their bodies splashing, using correct form to prevent swimming injuries

The 4 Most Common Swimming Injuries and How to Prevent Them

While swimming is a great form of exercise, it can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken. Injuries can occur from overuse or from improper technique. This post will explore the most common swimming injuries and how to preven...

11 May , 2022

A dark skinned pregnant person in a bright yellow long sleeved shirt is happily stretching their arms up above their head while they sit cross legged in a well lit room on a yoga mat in what appears to be a bedroom.

5 Easy Stretches For Pregnant People That Can Be Done at Home

Alex Currie

easy stretches for pregnant, orthopedics, Pregnancy, pregnant people, preventing injury Orthopedics, Pain Management, Physical Therapy

Are you pregnant and looking for a way to ease the pain and discomfort that comes with it? Alternatively, are you just looking for some ways to stay flexible and limber during your pregnancy? Healthpointe is here to help – here are five easy stretc...

16 Apr , 2021

How Orthopedic Injuries Can Affect Sexual Health

Lydia Gil

mental health, orthopedic injuries, orthopedics Orthopedics, Psychology

TW // PTSD and depression. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255 An orthopedic injury is an injury that occurs to the musculoskeletal system, and more commonly occurs to t...

26 Jun , 2020

Roller Skating 101: Avoid Common Injuries and Fall Safely

Camilla S.

concussion, fracture, Healthpointe, how to roller skate, orthopedics, roller derby, roller skate, roller skating, skating 101, Sports Medicine, sprain, united we skate Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Though roller skates have existed since the 1700s, roller skating first became a more popularized hobby in America in early 1960’s and 70’s. It is a pillar of dance, sport, artistic expression, culture, and more, and once again has become more popu...

22 May , 2020

Yoga Back Stretches for Working from Home

Lydia Gil

back stretches, Healthpointe, home office, orthopedics, pain management, work from home, yoga Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

Whether you’re working from your bed, couch, or at-home office, sitting for long periods of time can have detrimental effects on your back, and cause significant pain. According to Spineuniverse, almost 70% of people sit for 6 or more hours a day,...

21 Feb , 2020

Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries

Kasondra Perez

knee injuries, orthopedics, shoulder dislocation, skiing, snowboarding, winter sports, wrist fracture Hot Topics, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

For Californians, winter sports can be somewhat of an enigma. There are many different kinds of winter sports that vary in the length of their existence; however, no winter sport has quite the staying power as skiing does. Skiing can be dated back...

11 Feb , 2020

Healthpointe is Sponsoring the Brea 8K!

Kasondra Perez

8k, brea 8k classic, cross country, Healthpointe, long distance, marathon, orthopedics, physical therapy, runner's world, southern california, Sports Medicine Community, Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

We are proud to announce that Healthpointe is sponsoring the 29th Annual Brea 8K, on Sunday, February 23! The Brea 8k is a long-distance running and jogging event covering just under 5 miles, that is presented by the Brea Mall and the City of Brea...

31 Jan , 2020

Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury

Camilla S.

brain damage, CRT, Healthpointe, orthopedics, rehabilitation therapy, therapy, traumatic brain injury Neurology, Pain Management

What do motor vehicle crashes, falls, and assault incidents all have in common? According to the Brain Trauma Foundation, these are some of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury, which is “the leading cause of death and disability in chi...

17 Dec , 2019

Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of it's 2019 Holiday Donation Drive!

Healthpointe Holiday Drive Raises Donations for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Camilla S.

domestic abuse, donation, Healthpointe, holiday drive, local community, orthopedics, physical therapy, support survivors, whittier Community, Holidays

A Group Effort and Holiday Success! Healthpointe is proud to announce completion of yet another successful holiday donation drive! From November 4th through November 22nd, Healthpointe's 11 locations came together to collect a myriad of non-perish...

3 Dec , 2019

Rain Running for the Adventurous Athlete

Camilla S.

athlete, conditioning, cross country, orthopedics, physical therapy, rain, running, Sports Medicine Hot Topics, Sports Medicine, Weight Management

If you’re a Southern California native, the idea of a rainy season may seem peculiar, or even off-putting, compared to the bright and sunny weather that you are likely accustomed to. While there are certain precautions that should be taken while be...

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