“Orthopedics,” the latest episode of Healthpoint TV, takes you out on the playing field and into the high-tech operating room at Mills-Peninsula. You’ll hear from our orthopedic surgeons about the most common sports-related injuries and latest technologies to treat bones, muscles, joints and ligaments.
Find out how to warm up and cool down for a safe workout, and get some nutrition tips to help maintain a healthy weight.
“Orthopedics” is now airing in rotation with previous episodes of Healthpoint TV on Peninsula TV Bay Area’s Channel 26 at the following times:
· Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m.
· Daily: 5:30 p.m.
· Sunday – Thursday & Saturday: 11 p.m.
You can watch the new episode online anytime on the Vimeo channel: http://vimeo.com/34486037.
Enjoy the show!
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