Helpful to Know: Common Causes of Hip Pain
Feeling a painful twinge in your hip? We have a helpful overview of common causes of hip pain, injuries and diseases, with recommended treatments. Our hip is a ball-and-socket...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: What guidelines should I follow to add yoga to my exercise regime?
Curious about yoga? Dr. Skendzel and his team have some suggestions for safely making yoga a part of your exercise program. Fans of yoga abound, and speak passionately about...
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What is a stress fracture, and am I at risk?
A stress fracture can bring athletic training to a halt, and may require surgery. Sports medicine surgeon, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what is a stress fracture, who is at...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: If my child is experiencing groin pain, when is it time to consult a sports medicine physician?
Young athletes often experience groin pain and soreness. Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Skendzel explains the indicators that pain might be a sign of more serious injury. Groin pain is...
Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries
The discovery of a new knee ligament offers hope of improved treatment for sports-related knee injuries. Sports that require sudden changes in direction can take a toll on athletes’...
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Be Kind to Your Knees
It is easy to take our knees for granted. Whether we are walking, running, or jumping, we depend on the knee’s complex interplay of bone, cushioning cartilage, and ligaments to support...
Simple Habits for Shoulder Health
We have some simple tips anyone can follow to keep shoulder muscles strong and shoulder joints flexible. Quite often, you probably reach for an object on a high shelf,...
Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather Running
Whether you are a casual runner or a seasoned marathoner, these tips will help you stay fit safely when running in cold weather in Minnesota.
A Runner’s Guide for Healthy Knees
A contestant at the annual October Twin Cities Marathon described the start of this year’s race over the misty Mississippi as “running into heaven.” There’s no reason why a...
Heroes in Honduras: Dr. Michael Forseth, M.D.
A little boy’s journey to restoration, and a new lease on life thanks to the medical mission team from Summit Orthopedics. This little boy lives in Honduras. Where he calls home,...
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