Sports Medicine Archives

18 Jul , 2023

Steer Clear of Summer Injuries With These Injury Prevention Tips

Sports Medicine, summer injuries Functional Restoration

Summer is finally here, and it's the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities, like swimming, hiking, and cycling. However, it's also a season where injuries can happen more easily. The heat, dehydration, and increased physical activity all contri...

16 Feb , 2023

Sports Injury Prevention and Treatment

Carrie Dunn

Sports Medicine, treating injuries Chiropractic, Pain Management

Sports are a common hallmark in virtually every culture in the world; whether you’re a fan, a professional, an amateur, or a casual observer. Athletes will always put their health and lives on the line for the rush of competition, the glory of vict...

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

Alex Currie

orthopedics, Sports Medicine, swimming injuries Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

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...

13 Jan , 2021

How Can I Avoid Injuries With my New Workout Routine?

Miranda Eastman

avoiding injuries, health and wellness, new year, resolutions, Sports Medicine, workout Uncategorized

With the New Year fully underway, many people are choosing to focus on health and wellness as their New Year resolution, committing themselves to a healthier lifestyle in terms of diet and exercise. While enthusiasm is definitely needed when gettin...

7 Dec , 2020

How Can I Safely Workout in the Winter?

Miranda Eastman

Exercise, Sports Medicine, winter, winter workout Sports Medicine

Many people fall off the wagon in regards to their exercise plans during the winter. The weather gets colder, and getting out of bed in the morning becomes more of a chore. Additionally, inclement weather can lead to more injuries. For those ded...

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...

5 Jun , 2020

How to Stay Safe this National Running Day

Camilla S.

covid-19, Healthpointe, healthy, national running day, pain management, parks and recreation, running, Sports Medicine Holidays, Pain Management, Sports Medicine

The first Wednesday in June of each year marks National Running Day, a day that the National Day Calendar designates as “a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running… [or begin] a life-changing commitment to running.” With gyms and pu...

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...

7 Feb , 2020

Running Shoes Running Down Street During Marathon

Healthy Running – Injuries to Know, and How to Avoid Them

Camilla S.

Achilles tendinitis, brea 8k, healthy running, shin splints, Sports Medicine, sports physicals Community, Hot Topics, Sports Medicine

Here at Healthpointe, we love to run – so much so, that this year we’ve decided to sponsor and participate in one of Southern California’s biggest annual running events, the Brea 8k. We agree that running is one of the best ways to stay in shape, a...

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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