Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsBone HealthNeck & SpineBackSummit NewsPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 4/15/2021 Introducing Summit’s Guide for People Considering Total Knee Replacement Have questions about knee replacement surgery? Summit is here with the answers. Introducing our new patient guide, “Considering Total Knee Replacement? We Have Everything You Need to Know.” If you’reRead More 4/7/2021 What Is an Arthritis Flare-Up? Summit explains the term “arthritis flare-up” — and shares what you can do when you experience one. Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a common and painful condition that happensRead More 4/6/2021 Can My Knee Predict the Weather? Summit Orthopedics sheds some light on why some people’s joints seem to predict weather changes. We get a lot of weather in Minnesota, with all four seasons represented and bone-chilling,Read More 3/24/2021 My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal? Summit Orthopedics physician assistant Brendan Murphy, PA-C, gives advice on what to do if you notice a hump on your neck. As you’re walking by a mirror, you notice thatRead More 3/24/2021 Tips to Protect Your Back During Weightlifting Summit Orthopedics physician assistant — and dedicated weightlifter — Brendan Murphy, PA-C, shares his best tips for lifting weights safely. Brendan Murphy, PA-C, one of Summit’s physician assistants, addedRead More 3/10/2021 What Is Dry Needling? The human body has an astonishing capacity to heal itself. But sometimes, we can benefit from a little boost to our body’s healing systems. Dry needling is one toolRead More 3/4/2021 Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine Can five minutes really make a difference to the way your back feels each day? It can if you spend that time on a few simple back stretches. TryRead More 2/10/2021 How to Wrap Your Wrist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, one of Summit’s registered and licensed occupational therapists, gives tips on wrapping your wrist the right way. If you’re experiencing wrist pain, one common conservative measureRead More 2/8/2021 Simple Hand-Strengthening Exercises Registered and licensed occupational therapist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, shares some easy ways to improve your hand strength at home. There are many ways people can lose strength in theirRead More