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  • Summit Orthopedics Announces 2026 Physical Therapist Residency Program

    Summit Orthopedics Announces 2026 Physical Therapist Residency Program

    Applications Closed for Summit Orthopedics’ 2026 Physical Therapist Residency Summit Orthopedics Physical Therapist Residency Program, offering Sports and Orthopedic residency tracks for physical therapists looking to advance their clinical expertise. 2026 Physical Therapist Residency Applications Tracks Offered: Sports Residency and Orthopedic Residency Program Length: 13 months Start Date: August 2026 Positions Available: Up to two…

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  • Dr. Kersten Schwanz Featured on WCCO Morning News: Helping Student-Athletes Stay Healthy This Fall

    Dr. Kersten Schwanz Featured on WCCO Morning News: Helping Student-Athletes Stay Healthy This Fall

    As the school year begins and fall sports kick into high gear, families across Minnesota are cheering on student-athletes as they return to fields, courts, and tracks. With that excitement comes the challenge of keeping young athletes healthy during a busy and physically demanding season. That’s why we’re proud to share that Dr. Kersten Schwanz,…

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  • Back in the Game: Matt’s Journey from Surgery to Victory

    Back in the Game: Matt’s Journey from Surgery to Victory

    PGA professional Matthew Vandelac has loved golf since he was young, dedicating countless hours to mastering the game. When hip and shoulder pain began limiting his performance, he turned to Dr. Stroemer for help. After undergoing surgery, Matt focused on recovery with one goal in mind: getting back to the sport he loves. His determination…

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  • 2025-2026 US News & World Report

    2025-2026 US News & World Report

    Summit Orthopedics Named Minnesota’s Best for Orthopedics and Spine by US News & World Report We’re thrilled to announce that U.S. News & World Report has recognized Summit Orthopedics as one of the 2025-2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for Orthopedics and Spine in Minnesota for the second year in a row. This isn’t just…

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  • Are Compression Socks Worth the Hype?

    Are Compression Socks Worth the Hype?

    Once relegated to helping people avoid blood clots after surgery and on long flights, compression socks seem to be having a moment right now. The number of social media posts and videos touting the benefits of compression socks has increased significantly. Yet, what’s the real scoop? Does wearing compression socks have health benefits? “Compression stockings…

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  • Getting Your Ankles in Shape for Pickleball

    Getting Your Ankles in Shape for Pickleball

    Improving your pickleball game goes beyond practicing your shots for better serves, dinks, and drops. Paying attention to your lower body is just as important. In particular, ankle mobility is crucial for strong pickleball performance. Good joint mobility — that is, the ability for a joint (like the ankle) to move easily through its range…

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  • Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?

    Why Does the Base of My Thumb Hurt?

    If something isn’t right with your thumb, it’s difficult to ignore. We use our hands thousands of times a day, and our thumbs are crucial to our ability to grip things. There can be many causes of persistent thumb pain, and if you’re not sure what’s going on with your thumb, it’s smart to get…

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  • Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth ASC Opening Fall 2025

    Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth ASC Opening Fall 2025

    Summit Orthopedics Announces New State of the Art Facility in Plymouth Summit Orthopedics will be building a new state-of-the-art hub — the Plymouth Bass Lake Clinic and Plymouth Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) — located at 494 and Bass Lake Road. The hub is being developed by Scannell Properties as part of the re-development and master…

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  • Summit Physicians Recognized in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2025

    Summit Physicians Recognized in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors 2025

    Each year, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine asks thousands of Minnesota physicians whom they would trust if they needed care for themselves or their family members. The doctors most frequently named are then evaluated by a panel of experts before being named to the magazine’s Top Doctors list. This year, Summit Orthopedics is proud to congratulate 15 of…

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