Arthritis: Many Types Cause Joint Pain
There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and they affect approximately 46 million adults in our country. We explain how effective treatment begins with a proper diagnosis. Most...
High School Basketball Injury Prevention
The fast pace of high school basketball games can be thrilling to watch, but the speed of the sport can also result in a wide range of injuries. We...
High School Football Injury Prevention
Active participation in high school football season is an honored tradition for many Minnesota families. We have tips to help your high school football player enjoy an injury-free season....
Safe Exercise Guidelines For Seniors
New studies suggest that seniors may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise, but how much exercise will do the trick? We’ve got general...
A Step-By-Step Plan To Injury Recovery
It’s no fun to suffer an injury, but understanding what to expect during the recovery process can help. We walk you through the steps from injury to full recovery....
Ankle Sprain Treatment
Ankle sprains are extremely common, but that doesn’t make them any less painful. We explain what an ankle sprain is, ankle sprain treatment, and provide you with steps to...
Tips To A Speedy Recovery From Sports Injuries
In Minnesota, the sports season is fleeting—unless you compete on skis or skates. We have some guidelines to shorten your stay on the sidelines after an injury, and get...
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The Graston Technique: An Innovative PT Treatment
Summit Orthopedics physical therapy services offer the latest in effective treatment—including the Graston Technique, a treatment developed for patients with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. When we suffer...
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Ask Physical Therapist Sam Olson: What Exercises Improve Balance?
Maintaining balance skills is important to stability and avoiding fall-related injuries. Physical therapist Sam Olson describes exercises everyone can do to improve their balance. In Minnesota, good balance is...
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Research Compares Non-Surgical Treatments For Shoulder Pain
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine compares the effectiveness of physical therapy versus steroid injections to treat pain caused by shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement...
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