Safety Tips For Choosing Football Helmets
We want our children to enjoy sports safely. With fall in the air and football season upon us, we have some tips to help you choose the safest football...
Understand Your Joints: What Is Cartilage?
We explain what cartilage is and how it functions in our joints. Most of us take for granted the smooth, painless movements we use to set a table, open...
Your Feet Reflect Your Health
Your feet carry you through your day, but did you know that they can also provide information about your overall health? We identify foot symptoms that can signal a...
High-Intensity Workouts For Bad Knees
High-intensity interval training improves health and fitness quickly but can take a toll on sore knees. If you have painful knees, we have some knee-friendly exercise options to help...
Ask Dr. Furmanek: What Is Arthroscopy?
Arthroscopic procedures have increased surgical accuracy with less invasive techniques that also improve the patient recuperation experience. Dr. Furmanek explains how arthroscopy works. Surgical advances have made a significant...
Meet Summit Orthopedics Surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek
Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek understands that every patient is a whole person; the lifestyle they love is connected to the way their body functions. He believes in educating his patients...
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Blisters: Avoid Them Or Treat Them Safely
At best, blisters are uncomfortable; at worst, they prevent us from engaging in the activities we love. We have tips to help keep you blister-free, and guidelines to safely...
The Link Between Weight And Back Pain
You know that a healthy weight provides a host of health benefits, but you may not know that losing weight can help resolve or prevent back pain. Back pain...
Genetic Influences on Orthopedic Risk
Everyone is susceptible to bone and joint problems, but studies suggest that genetics influence your degree of risk for certain orthopedic conditions, and may also influence the success of...
Ask Dr. Voight: Why Are Sprinklers Banned On Marathon Routes?
Sprinkler systems may seem like a common-sense way to cool down during a marathon race, but Dr. Voight explains that the superficial coolness provided by a sprinkler can increase...
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