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  • Tips For Safe Golfing Through The Summer

    Tips For Safe Golfing Through The Summer

    The golf season in Minnesota is too short to lose time to injuries that keep you off the green. We have tips to help you golf safely through the season. Busy Twin Cities golf courses are a testament to the popularity of golf—and the dedication of golfers who want to make the most of summer…

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  • Are Bunions Hereditary?

    Are Bunions Hereditary?

    Bunions are common foot deformities. We explain the causes of this sometimes painful condition, and discusses available treatments. Our feet carry us through life’s journey, and we would all prefer walking through our days painlessly. If our stride incorporates a striking pair of shoes, even better! But when walking begins to cause us pain, we…

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  • Are You Ready For A Marathon?

    Are You Ready For A Marathon?

    If you are a runner, running a marathon may be on your bucket list. We share some advice for you to consider before you commit to your first marathon. It is summertime in the Twin Cities, and race events are plentiful. Runners can include the whole family in a day of fitness fun by signing…

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  • A Strong Core Helps Prevent Injury

    A Strong Core Helps Prevent Injury

    Emergency rooms treat more people during the summer’s active months. Strengthening your core muscles can help reduce your risk of injury as you enjoy warm weather plans. Fitness is the foundation of good health and injury prevention, and strong core muscles are the foundation of a fit, healthy body. Our core muscles enable us to…

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  • The Right Shoe Matters: Don’t Crosstrain In Running Shoes

    The Right Shoe Matters: Don’t Crosstrain In Running Shoes

    Wearing the wrong footwear when you exercise may increase your risk of injury. We explain how to choose the shoe that’s right for your exercise program. You’ve been reading about the benefits of crosstraining, and you’re sold. You already run, but you want to add strength training and flexibility exercises to create a more balanced…

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  • Ask Sam Olson: What Are The Basics Of Good Running Form?

    Ask Sam Olson: What Are The Basics Of Good Running Form?

    Don’t sacrifice the benefits of running to an injury. Good running form is the key to injury prevention. Sam has tips to help you evaluate your form and reduce the risk of injury when you run. Running has been called one of the most natural cardiovascular workouts, but that doesn’t mean that ideal form always…

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  • Ask Sam Olson: Should Running Shoes Be Based On Arch Shape?

    Ask Sam Olson: Should Running Shoes Be Based On Arch Shape?

    Traditionally, running shoes are prescribed based on the shape of a runner’s arch. Recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of this approach. Physical therapist Sam Olson explains what we are learning about running shoes and injury prevention. We love to run to stay fit. For recreational weekend warriors, dedicated marathoners, or the runners who fall…

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  • Ask Sam Olson: How Do I Find The Right Running Shoe?

    Ask Sam Olson: How Do I Find The Right Running Shoe?

    When Summit patient and runner Julio Salazar was treated for a progressive running injury, he quickly learned that he was choosing his running shoes for all the wrong reasons. Physical therapist Sam Olson reviews the factors to consider when choosing the right running shoe. Long night runs and weekend races are an important part of…

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  • Ask Sam Olson: Does My Running Shoe Matter?

    Ask Sam Olson: Does My Running Shoe Matter?

    Choosing the right running shoe starts with an understanding of the relationship between our feet and our bodies. Summit physical therapist Sam Olson explains how our feet inform our body, and discusses the latest research about running shoes. As a physical therapist at Summit Orthopedics, Sam Olson has treated his share of runners. He has…

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