Top 5 Ways to Avoid Hand Overuse
One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the best ways to avoid overusing our hands. Our “helping hands” are by our sides every moment,...
Missing Summer Sports? Here Are 5 Things to Try
Summit sports medicine expert Jack Skendzel, M.D., shares some ways to enjoy the summer sports season while socially distancing. Many people look forward to summertime — vacations, sunny days,...
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Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports
Jack Skendzel, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, shares his best advice for avoiding stress fractures during the summer outdoor sports season. Summer’s long days and beautiful,...
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What Factors Make Arthritis Worse?
The pain, inflammation, and swelling of osteoarthritis can make daily activities a struggle. If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you probably know a lot about arthritis treatments. But why do...
Avoid Morning “Start-Up” Calf Pain with this Easy Exercise
With the changes in activity associated with COVID-19 restrictions, most of us have become less active. While we are at less risk of injury, being less active can pose...
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Essential Exercises While You Wait for Your Joint Replacement
We got the lowdown from physical therapist, Nate Riess, PT, DPT, on the best exercises you can be doing at home right now to keep your joint in top...
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Delayed Joint Replacement? 4 Tips for Home Care
Dane Hansen, D.O., one of Summit Orthopedics’ arthritis and joint replacement experts, shares key steps you can take at home when your joint replacement or follow-up is delayed due...
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Introducing Roman Guerrero, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Roman Guerrero, M.D., spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Meet Dr. Roman Guerrero Dr. Guerrero’s approach: Pain arising from the...
Did You Know that Joint Injuries Can Affect Your Brain?
Scott Pepin, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, discusses a new study that hints at the ways in which joint injuries change the brain. Injuries to the...
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Our Best Tip for Keeping Your Back Healthy
No matter what your age, doing this one simple thing can help keep your back pain-free for a lifetime. If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with...