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 7/27/2022 The Rise of Sports Specialization Among Young Athletes Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Sam Olson, PT, DPT, OCS, explains the hidden pitfalls of specializing in one sport and playing it year round. “Sports specialization stems from the incorrect notion …Read More 4/7/2015 Ask Sam Olson: What Are The Basics Of Good Running Form? Don’t sacrifice the benefits of running to an injury. Good running form is the key to injury prevention. Sam has tips to help you evaluate your form and reduce …Read More 4/7/2015 Ask Sam Olson: Should Running Shoes Be Based On Arch Shape? Traditionally, running shoes are prescribed based on the shape of a runner’s arch. Recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of this approach. Physical therapist Sam Olson explains what we …Read More 4/6/2015 Ask Sam Olson: How Do I Find The Right Running Shoe? When Summit patient and runner Julio Salazar was treated for a progressive running injury, he quickly learned that he was choosing his running shoes for all the wrong reasons. …Read More 4/6/2015 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 …Read More 8/14/2014 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 a …Read More 11/1/2013 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, hold …Read More 10/22/2013 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 …Read More