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  • Ask Sam Olson: Does My Running Shoe Matter?

    Ask Sam Olson: Does My Running Shoe Matter?

    Choosing the right running shoe starts with an understanding of the relationship between our feet and our bodies. Summit physical therapist Sam Olson explains how our feet inform our body, and discusses the latest research about running shoes. As a physical therapist at Summit Orthopedics, Sam Olson has treated his share of runners. He has…

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  • Tips To Evaluate Your Exercise Program

    Tips To Evaluate Your Exercise Program

    If spring has put you in the mood to renew your fitness goals, we have tips to help you tailor your exercise program to your individual needs. Exercise is an important way to improve our health and maintain a vibrant lifestyle. Ideally, adults should get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise a day…

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  • Why Is Arthritis More Common In Women?

    Why Is Arthritis More Common In Women?

    Arthritis is more common in women than it is in men. Discover why women are more susceptible to the arthritic conditions.

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  • The Benefits Of Cross Training

    The Benefits Of Cross Training

    An exercise regimen that uses several different types of training activities is called a cross training program. We explain this approach to exercise and explore its benefits. Time is precious. Many of us value fitness, but we want to make our exercise time as efficient as possible. Enter cross training. This approach to exercise is…

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  • Tips To Begin A Cross Training Program

    Tips To Begin A Cross Training Program

    You want to try a cross training program that incorporates a number of different activities into your exercise program. Good for you! Here’s how to get started. Cross training expands the number of different activities you include in your fitness program. The three types of activities you need for an effective, balanced cross training program…

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  • Sleep Habits And Your Bone Health

    Sleep Habits And Your Bone Health

    Improving the quality of our sleep can have positive effects on factors ranging from motor skills to weight control. Did you know that a good night’s sleep might also impact bone health? Our bones are in a lifelong cycle of repair. Mature bone tissue is regularly removed from our skeleton and replaced with new bone…

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  • Fight The Effects Of Winter Weather On Arthritis

    Fight The Effects Of Winter Weather On Arthritis

    Cold temperatures can aggravate arthritic joints and tempt you to ride out winter in sedentary hibernation. Don’t do it! We explain why it is important to stay active, with tips to keep you moving no matter how frosty the weather gets. It’s no fun to have arthritis when the weather gets cold. Although there’s not…

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  • Tips To Avoid Winter Slips

    Tips To Avoid Winter Slips

    Snow, ice, and cold temperatures create hazardous conditions—both outdoors and indoors. We have tips for avoiding slips trips and falls this winter.

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  • Winter Hazards For Hands

    Winter Hazards For Hands

    Snow and icy temperatures make hands and wrists vulnerable to cold-weather injuries. We explain some of the most common injuries to hands during the winter months, with tips to avoid them. Snow and chilly temperatures turn Minnesota into a winter wonderland, but winter weather can also make our daily routines more hazardous for our hands.…

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