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  • Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later

    Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later

    Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, and are often treated at home. Summit physical therapist Teresa Werth explains how physical therapy after your first sprain may prevent a chain of subsequent injuries that may necessitate surgical treatment. You could be racing down a basketball court or taking a leisurely walk when it…

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  • Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points

    Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points

    Trigger points are tight knots of muscle in your neck, shoulders, or back that make movement painful and difficult. We have some suggestions you can use at home to relax tense muscles without delay. When neck or back pain strikes, you want relief quickly. One of the causes of neck and back pain is a…

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  • How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?

    How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?

    A trigger point is a tight knot in muscle tissue that can cause pain. We explain how these knots develop in your neck, review options you can try at home to relieve soreness, and tell you when neck pain should trigger a call to your doctor. Neck pain is a common problem. It will affect…

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  • How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain

    How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain

    Inflamed muscles are a common cause of neck and back pain. Understanding the conditions that make you vulnerable to this muscle injury can help you take steps to reduce your risks and protect your neck and back. The medical term for muscle pain is myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). “Myo” means muscle tissue and “fascia” refers…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Can I Expect After Knee Cartilage Surgery?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Can I Expect After Knee Cartilage Surgery?

    Most cartilage repair surgeries can be done at convenient outpatient facilities with advanced minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Skendzel explains how postsurgical recovery steps promote the best surgical outcomes for cartilage replacement procedures. Advancements in cartilage repair surgery Advanced surgical techniques have accelerated recovery times after knee surgeries, including cartilage repair surgeries. Patients experience the best…

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  • Dr. Skendzel Explains Treatments For Knee Cartilage Injuries

    Dr. Skendzel Explains Treatments For Knee Cartilage Injuries

    Our cartilage stabilizes our knees and keeps the knee joint moving smoothly. When an injury damages cartilage and affects knee function, Dr. Skendzel explains the procedures available to treat these injuries and preserve function. “Not all cartilage defects are created equal,” says Summit Orthopedics sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jack Skendzel, who specializes in treating athletes…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: How Does Articular Cartilage Support Knee Function?

    Our knees glide obediently every time we take a step, sit, or crouch, thanks to the cartilage that coats bone ends and cushions weight-bearing bones. We asked Dr. Skendzel to explain the types of cartilage found in our knee joint. Understanding knee cartilage types “Knee injuries are an area of focus for me, so I…

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  • Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride

    Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride

    We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is and how this muscle group keeps you in full stride. Every swing of our leg as we walk, sprint, or run is controlled by our hamstring:…

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  • Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury

    Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury

    A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make the hamstring vulnerable. We explain the risk factors for hamstring damage, and list injury symptoms that should trigger a call to a Summit sports medicine specialist.…

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