Choosing the Right Running Shoe
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, 1 out of 100 Americans run every day. Whether you head out on a jog every morning or a few times...
Common Youth Sports Injuries
One in three kids participating in organized sports receives medical attention for a youth sports injury, according to the National Council for Youth Sports (NCYS). Kids in the St....
Signs of a Fracture
Breaking bones is a part of life that you can’t always avoid. Falls, contact sports and car crashes are just a few ways Minneapolis residents wind up with a...
You Can Prevent Seasonal Sports Injuries
If you or your child play sports, injuries are a risk of the game. While it’s impossible to prevent all accidental injuries, many common sports injuries can be prevented....
Sports Medicine Benefits For Any Athlete
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to seek the help and healing of sports medicine professionals. At Summit Orthopedics, we believe everyone who participates in physical activity—including...
Safely Returning to Play After Athletic Injuries
If you participate in sports, you know how frustrating it can be to sustain athletic injuries that keep you from the sport you love. But returning to physical activity...
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Different Shoes for Different Activities
Listen to Summit Orthopedics’ experts share insights on athletic shoe choice to help protect you from injury during your favorite activities. Good walking shoes are not the best gym...
Steps to Take for Minor Injuries
Living an active life can lead to the occasional injury—it’s just part of the game. But what can you do to help yourself heal when an injury occurs? Whether...
When to Seek Care for Sports Injuries
Injuries happen, and playing sports comes with risks. But deciding when to seek care for a sports injury or related condition can be tricky. You don’t want to take...
Heat or Ice for Sports Injuries
Which Is Better: Ice or Heat for Injury From Playing Sports? For sports-related pain, ice and heat both have their merits, but for acute, or sudden, injuries, ice is...