Search Articles Skip to Results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to ResultsNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 4/7/2021 What Is an Arthritis Flare-Up? Summit explains the term “arthritis flare-up” — and shares what you can do when you experience one. Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a common and painful condition that happens …Read More 4/6/2021 Can My Knee Predict the Weather? Summit Orthopedics sheds some light on why some people’s joints seem to predict weather changes. We get a lot of weather in Minnesota, with all four seasons represented and bone-chilling, …Read More 3/24/2021 My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal? Summit Orthopedics physician assistant Brendan Murphy, PA-C, gives advice on what to do if you notice a hump on your neck. As you’re walking by a mirror, you notice that …Read More 3/24/2021 Tips to Protect Your Back During Weightlifting Summit Orthopedics physician assistant — and dedicated weightlifter — Brendan Murphy, PA-C, shares his best tips for lifting weights safely. Brendan Murphy, PA-C, one of Summit’s physician assistants, added …Read More 3/10/2021 What Is Dry Needling? Summit physical therapist Joe Herdzina, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, explains dry needling: what it is, how it works, and whom it can help. The human body has an astonishing capacity …Read More 3/4/2021 Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine Summit physical therapist Joe Herdzina, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, says these stretches take only minutes and can have big results on your back health. Can five minutes really make …Read More 2/10/2021 How to Wrap Your Wrist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, one of Summit’s registered and licensed occupational therapists, gives tips on wrapping your wrist the right way. If you’re experiencing wrist pain, one common conservative measure …Read More 2/8/2021 Simple Hand-Strengthening Exercises Registered and licensed occupational therapist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, shares some easy ways to improve your hand strength at home. There are many ways people can lose strength in their …Read More 2/4/2021 Shoulder Warm-Up Tips Summit physical therapist and shoulder expert Amanda Thielen, PT, MSPT, discusses the best ways to warm up your shoulder before exercise or activity. What’s the best way to warm up …Read More