Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 1/17/2023 Top Hand Therapy Exercises We spoke with Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Sara Balster, MS, OTR/L, CHT, to learn about the top hand therapy exercises you can do to stay limber and pain-free. What kind …Read More 1/17/2023 How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis If you suffer with arthritis in your hands, wrists, or fingers, you know what a negative impact it can have on your day-to-day life. When you are in the midst …Read More 1/6/2023 Broken Ankle vs. Sprained Ankle: What’s the Difference? Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., explains the difference between a broken ankle and a sprained ankle and tells you what to do about it. The ankle …Read More 1/6/2023 Does Cold Weather Affect Arthritis? Summit foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., shares some key tips for avoiding arthritis pain in cold weather. There’s a chill in the air and snow on the ground. …Read More 12/22/2022 How to Avoid Hockey Overuse Injuries Most hockey injuries are caused by outside forces or a single traumatic event. For example, a sudden shift in direction can tear a knee ligament or pull a groin …Read More 12/21/2022 Top 5 Hockey Exercises for Speed, Power, and Control Excelling on the ice is not a matter of what happens on the ice — it’s a matter of what training and preparation an athlete has engaged in before …Read More 11/4/2022 4 Fall Activities That Can Cause Back Pain Fans of autumn beware! With that lovely crispness in the air can come an increase in the potential for back pain. But never fear — with a little advance …Read More 11/4/2022 Are Standing Desks Good for Your Back? Standing desks promise many benefits, including better overall health and less back pain. Research is ongoing into what, if any, benefits a standing desk might actually have, but if …Read More 9/30/2022 What’s the Difference Between a Partial Knee Replacement and a Total Knee Replacement? Summit Orthopedics hip and knee reconstruction specialist Michael Baer, M.D., explains the difference between partial and total knee replacement surgery. If you’re suffering from knee arthritis, there’s one big question: …Read More