What Factors Make Arthritis Worse?
The pain, inflammation, and swelling of osteoarthritis can make daily activities a struggle. If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you probably know a lot about arthritis treatments. But why do...
Avoid Morning “Start-Up” Calf Pain with this Easy Exercise
Changes in daily routines and reduced physical activity can lead to unexpected issues — even if you’re less likely to get injured. One common effect of being less active...
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Essential Exercises Before Knee Replacement Surgery
5 Exercises to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery and Support Recovery Preparing for total knee replacement or partial knee replacement? Simple, low-impact exercises before knee replacement surgery help build...
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Delayed Joint Replacement? 4 Tips for Home Care
Dane Hansen, D.O., one of Summit Orthopedics’ arthritis and joint replacement experts, shares key steps you can take at home when your joint replacement or follow-up is delayed due...
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Introducing Roman Guerrero, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Roman Guerrero, M.D., spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Meet Dr. Roman Guerrero Dr. Guerrero’s approach: Pain arising from the...
Did You Know that Joint Injuries Can Affect Your Brain?
Scott Pepin, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, discusses a new study that hints at the ways in which joint injuries change the brain. Injuries to the...
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8 Exercises to Strengthen Your Lower Back
Strengthen Your Lower Back When your back hurts, your first instinct might be to curl up on the couch and wait it out, but resting too much can actually...
Introducing J.P. Delaney, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing J.P. Delaney, M.D., a hand surgeon at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include upper extremity injuries such as, shoulder separations,...
7 Top Tips to Fight Inflammation
Learn ways to fight inflammation from Summit Orthopedics expert Dane Hansen, D.O. What is inflammation? Inflammation is an important tool of your body’s immune system. When you are sick,...