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...
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...
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What Is Dry Needling?
The human body has an astonishing capacity to heal itself. But sometimes, we can benefit from a little boost to our body’s healing systems. Dry needling is one tool...
Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine
Can five minutes really make a difference to the way your back feels each day? It can if you spend that time on a few simple back stretches. Try...
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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...
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...
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...
Shoulder Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment [Video]
Ask the Expert: Shoulder Video Series About the video: What are the most common symptoms and treatments for shoulder arthritis? Sports Medicine experts Dr. Brent Warner and Dr. Scott...
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Easy Hip Warm-Up Ideas
Summit physical therapist Amanda Thielen, PT, MSPT, covers some easy ways to warm up your hip joint before exercise or activity. There is a right way and a wrong...
What Are the Most Common Hockey Hand and Wrist Injuries?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon — and elite collegiate hockey player — J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses the most common hand and wrist injuries among hockey players. Hockey is...
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