Bearing with Post-Surgical Braces
When you are recovering from surgery, wearing your brace is not optional. We explain why. The appeal of joint surgery is the promise of better joint function and a...
Tips to Protect Your Wrists
Wrist pain can be caused by a number of problems. We’ve got six tips to protect your wrists from injury. Wrist issues can affect everyone. Imagine what it would...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: Can pre-surgical therapy improve my ACL surgical outcome?
We know that physical therapy after joint surgery is a critical part of the recovery process, but can therapy before surgery also improve our recovery? When a knee injury...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: Recovering from Hip Surgery Takes a Team
Surgical advances in hip surgery have been extraordinary, but regaining joint function is a team effort involving your surgeon and highly trained therapists. Dr. Skendzel explains how to maximize...
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What is hip impingement, and can I prevent it?
When is groin or hip pain a symptom of a joint injury called a hip impingement? One of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what hip...
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Helpful to Know: Common Causes of Hip Pain
Feeling a painful twinge in your hip? We have a helpful overview of common causes of hip pain, injuries and diseases, with recommended treatments. Even the healthiest of us...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: What guidelines should I follow to add yoga to my exercise regime?
Curious about yoga? Dr. Skendzel and his team have some suggestions for safely making yoga a part of your exercise program. Fans of yoga abound, and speak passionately about...
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What is a stress fracture, and am I at risk?
A stress fracture can bring athletic training to a halt, and may require surgery. Sports medicine surgeon, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what is a stress fracture, who is at...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: If my child is experiencing groin pain, when is it time to consult a sports medicine physician?
Young athletes often experience groin pain and soreness. Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Skendzel explains the indicators that pain might be a sign of more serious injury. Groin pain is...
Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries
The discovery of a new knee ligament offers hope of improved treatment for sports-related knee injuries. Sports that require sudden changes in direction can take a toll on athletes’...
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