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  • Ask Dr. Hansen: Separating Arthritis Myths From Facts

    Ask Dr. Hansen: Separating Arthritis Myths From Facts

    We think of arthritis as an old person’s disease, and view knee and hip replacements as procedures reserved for elderly patients. Dr. Hansen talks about the common myths surrounding arthritis, and how these beliefs may prevent younger arthritis patients from enjoying a vibrant active life. Arthritis myths – Age “When I was a resident, I…

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  • Meet Hip And Knee Arthritis Surgeon Dr. Dane Hansen

    Meet Hip And Knee Arthritis Surgeon Dr. Dane Hansen

    Summit Orthopedics is pleased to welcome surgeon Dr. Dane Hansen. He uses his fellowship training in the treatment of knee and hip disorders to help arthritis patients of all ages maintain an active lifestyle. Dr. Dane Hansen may have left Minnesota to pursue his medical studies and fellowship in hip and knee arthritis and joint…

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  • HealthEast Sports Center Enhanced Physical Therapy Services For Summit Patients

    HealthEast Sports Center Enhanced Physical Therapy Services For Summit Patients

    Sparkling two-story glass walls enclose Summit’s HealthEast Sports Center physical therapy facilities, making Woodbury’s expansive landscaped green space an extension of the therapy space. Skilled and cheerful therapists coach you along every step of your rehabilitation journey. Physical therapy patients at Summit Orthopedics’ new HealthEast Sports Center work with experienced therapists in a breathtaking setting.…

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  • Strength and Conditioning: It’s Not Just For Athletes

    Strength and Conditioning: It’s Not Just For Athletes

    For the performance specialists at the Summit Orthopedics HealthEast Sports Center, the focus is on helping you reach the health goals that enable you to live the life of your dreams. The indoor field and hockey rink at Summit Orthopedics’ HealthEast Sports Center may be designed for athletic competition, but Summit knows that athletes aren’t…

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  • Tips To Fight “Text Neck” With Proper Posture

    Tips To Fight “Text Neck” With Proper Posture

    “Text neck” has joined “distracted walking” and “texting while driving” as a buzz phrase to describe a health threat that has emerged with smartphone technology. We have tips to help you protect your neck with proper posture while you text. We no longer have to resist the desire to stay in touch—now we carry our…

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  • Ask Dr. Sabers: Can Spine Injury Cause Migraine Headaches?

    Ask Dr. Sabers: Can Spine Injury Cause Migraine Headaches?

    Migraine headaches are debilitating. Some migraine sufferers report that neck and back injuries increase the frequency of their migraines. Summit interventional spine specialist Dr. Sabers explains the connection between back pain and migraine headaches. “As an interventional spine specialist at Summit,” says Dr. Sabers, “I find that about 15 percent of my practice concerns neck…

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  • Ask Dr. Su: How Long Should My Child Stay In A Car Seat?

    Ask Dr. Su: How Long Should My Child Stay In A Car Seat?

    The family car is an indispensable fact of life for most families, and car seats are essential to the safety of our smallest passengers. Dr. Su has safety tips to keep children safe during every car trip. “Using safety measures correctly is a powerful way to protect our children in the car,” says Summit physician…

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  • Baseball: Know The Most Common Injury Risks

    Baseball: Know The Most Common Injury Risks

    Baseball is a favorite summer pastime in Minnesota. Our sports team reviews the common baseball injuries we treat to help you understand what you can do to play more safely. At Summit Orthopedics, we encourage sports participation as a smart way to maintain an active lifestyle. The health benefits of competitive exercise far outweigh the…

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  • Ask Dr. Scofield: How Does Tenex Technology Work?

    Ask Dr. Scofield: How Does Tenex Technology Work?

    Tenex technology is a minimally invasive new treatment developed to treat chronic tendon pain. Dr. Scofield explains how this new procedure is used to remove the painful scar tissue that causes tendinopathy. What is tendinopathy? Tendinopathy, or chronic tendon pain, is caused when a tendon develops painful scar tissue in response to an acute or…

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