Is Orthobiologics Right for Me?
Summit Orthopedics orthobiologics specialist Andrew Clary, D.O., talks about orthobiologics and whether it is a good option for you. Andrew Clary, D.O., uses orthobiologics regularly in his practice. “Some...
Common Swimming Injuries and How to Avoid Them
We asked Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon and collegiate swimming athlete Lauren Smith, M.D, to share the most common upper body swimming injuries and how to avoid them. Summit Orthopedics...
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Most Common Snowboarding and Skiing Injuries
Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., shares some of the most common upper body snowboarding injuries she sees, and what to do if it happens to you. It has...
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Best Basketball Conditioning Tips
Summit Orthopedics physical therapist and former high school basketball athlete Josh Feeney, DPT, OCS, CGFI, discusses conditioning exercises to get ready for basketball season. There’s a lot to love...
Top Hand Therapy Exercises
We spoke with Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Sara Balster, MS, OTR/L, CHT, to learn about the top hand therapy exercises you can do to stay limber and pain-free. What...
How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis
If you suffer with arthritis in your hands, wrists, or fingers, you know what a negative impact it can have on your day-to-day life. When you are in the...
Broken Ankle vs. Sprained Ankle: What’s the Difference?
Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., explains the difference between a broken ankle and a sprained ankle and tells you what to do about it. The...
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Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis?
Summit foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., shares some key tips for avoiding arthritis pain in cold weather. There’s a chill in the air and snow on the...
How to Avoid Hockey Overuse Injuries
Most hockey injuries are caused by outside forces or a single traumatic event. For example, a sudden shift in direction can tear a knee ligament or pull a groin...
Top 5 Hockey Exercises for Speed, Power, and Control
Excelling on the ice is not a matter of what happens on the ice — it’s a matter of what training and preparation an athlete has engaged in before...
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