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Health, fitness & safety resources from Summit Orthopedics.

Missing Summer Sports? Here Are 5 Things to Try

Summit sports medicine expert Jack Skendzel, M.D., shares some ways to enjoy the summer sports season while socially distancing.

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Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports

Jack Skendzel, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, shares his best advice for avoiding stress fractures during the summer outdoor sports season.

Waiting for a Sports Surgery? Exercises for You

We talked to physical therapist, Nate Riess, PT, DPT, about the best exercises you can be doing at home right now if you are waiting for a shoulder, knee, or ankle surgery.

Survival Guide When You’re Waiting for a Sports Surgery

We talked with Brent Warner, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine specialists, about his top tips to not only survive, but also thrive, in this time of waiting.

Keeping Kids’ Sports Safe, Healthy, and Fun

We asked Scott Pepin, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, to share his best tips for keeping kids’ sports safe, healthy, and fun.

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.