Introducing Michael Freehill, M.D.
Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome sports medicine surgeon and shoulder expert Michael Freehill, M.D., to the Summit family. Summit Orthopedics is delighted to welcome sports medicine surgeon and...
How Do You Recognize Hand and Wrist Tendinitis?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses how you can recognize hand and wrist tendinitis. Pain and stiffness in the hand and wrist can make so...
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Can You Break Your Hand Without Realizing It?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., explains whether you can break your hand without realizing it. It’s a common scenario. An athlete jams a finger during...
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Hockey Strengthening Exercises to Try Before You Head Out on the Ice
Summit Orthopedics shares some top hockey strengthening exercises and tips for hockey players. Hockey players often focus on building strength to support their game. However, developing flexibility through smart...
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Four Hand Stretches You Might Not Have Tried Before
Summit hand therapist Jared Venier, OTR/L, tells you how to maintain strength and flexibility with some hand stretches you might not have tried before. Having a strong grip or...
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Snow-Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Hands and Wrists
Summit hand therapist shares some snow-shoveling tips to help you protect your hands and wrists. Many snow-shoveling injury prevention tips you’ll find concentrate on reducing risk to your back,...
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Why Does My Back Hurt When I Take Deep Breaths?
Summit back, neck, and spine specialist Erik Ekstrom, M.D., explains some of the possible reasons for back pain that happens with deep breaths. Our bodies can certainly be mysterious...
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When would you need an EMG? [Video]
Ask the Expert | EMG Video Transcription: So people get referred for an EMG, or electrodiagnostic testing, for a number of reasons. But essentially it’s when there’s some question...
What is an EMG? [Video]
Ask the Expert | EMG Video Transcription: Electrodiagnostic medicine is essentially muscle and nerve testing. So it’s an area of medicine where we help to figure out what part...