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9/16/2014

The Link Between Psoriasis And Arthritis

You may know psoriasis as an unsightly skin condition, but did you know that this skin problem can lead to joint damage? Arthritis is commonly understood as a painful joint problem. Many people do not realize that there are more than one hundred different causes of arthritis, and as many different treatment approaches. In order…
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9/16/2014

Arthritis: Many Types Cause Joint Pain

There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and they affect approximately 46 million adults in our country. We explain how effective treatment begins with a proper diagnosis. Most of us think of arthritis as a common condition that stiffens joints and makes movement painful as we age. Many people don’t realize that this condition…
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9/8/2014

High School Basketball Injury Prevention

The fast pace of high school basketball games can be thrilling to watch, but the speed of the sport can also result in a wide range of injuries. We have tips to help your high school basketball athlete enjoy an injury-free season. Packed bleachers, enthusiastic cheers, and the squeak of rubber soles against polished wood…
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9/8/2014

High School Football Injury Prevention

Active participation in high school football season is an honored tradition for many Minnesota families. We have tips to help your high school football player enjoy an injury-free season. Fall leaves and cheering crowds at high school football games go together in Minnesota. However, the fact that more than one million high school athletes are…
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9/4/2014

Safe Exercise Guidelines For Seniors

New studies suggest that seniors may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise, but how much exercise will do the trick? We’ve got general guidelines to help you understand what you’ll need to do. Research published in the September 2014 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic…
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8/26/2014

A Step-By-Step Plan To Injury Recovery

It’s no fun to suffer an injury, but understanding what to expect during the recovery process can help. We walk you through the steps from injury to full recovery. Injury is frustrating, whether you hurt yourself on the playing field or running track, in a misstep as you go about your daily routine, or as…
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8/26/2014

Ankle Sprain Treatment

Ankle sprains are extremely common, but that doesn’t make them any less painful. We explain what an ankle sprain is, ankle sprain treatment, and provide you with steps to follow for a full and safe recovery. When you sprain an ankle, you won’t be alone. About 25,000 other people across the country sprain an ankle…
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8/20/2014

Tips To A Speedy Recovery From Sports Injuries

In Minnesota, the sports season is fleeting—unless you compete on skis or skates. We have some guidelines to shorten your stay on the sidelines after an injury, and get you back to the game you love. When you play sports, you want to be in the thick of the action—not sidelined with sports injuries. One…
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8/18/2014

The Graston Technique: An Innovative PT Treatment

Summit Orthopedics physical therapy services offer the latest in effective treatment—including the Graston Technique, a treatment developed for patients with acute and chronic soft tissue injuries. When we suffer a strained muscle or a pulled ligament or tendon, trauma is caused to the affected soft tissues, and can result in scar tissue and fascia restrictions.…
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