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  • Sleep Habits And Your Bone Health

    Sleep Habits And Your Bone Health

    Improving the quality of our sleep can have positive effects on factors ranging from motor skills to weight control. Did you know that a good night’s sleep might also …

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  • Bearing with Post-Surgical Braces

    Bearing with Post-Surgical Braces

    When you are recovering from surgery, wearing your brace is not optional. We explain why. The appeal of joint surgery is the promise of better joint function and a higher …

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  • Helpful to Know: Common Causes of Hip Pain

    Helpful to Know: Common Causes of Hip Pain

    Feeling a painful twinge in your hip? We have a helpful overview of common causes of hip pain, injuries and diseases, with recommended treatments. Even the healthiest of us is …

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  • Smart Standing Tips to Avoid Back Pain

    Smart Standing Tips to Avoid Back Pain

    Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Amanda Feeney, DPT, OCS, shares some tips for avoiding back pain if you stand all day. We all know that sitting down all day — in …

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  • Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports

    Six Tips to Avoid Stress Fractures During Summer Sports

    Jack Skendzel, M.D., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, shares his best advice for avoiding stress fractures during the summer outdoor sports season. Summer’s long days and beautiful, sunny …

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  • A Diet Designed For Healthy Hips

    A Diet Designed For Healthy Hips

    Over time, women are especially susceptible to hip injuries resulting from progressive bone weakness caused by osteoporosis. Although diet alone can’t prevent osteoporosis, it can help to keep bones …

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  • Meet Samuel Russ, M.D.

    Meet Samuel Russ, M.D.

    Summit foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon Samuel Russ, M.D., helps people get back on their feet so they can enjoy their lives. Dr. Samuel Russ is a foot and …

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  • How to Avoid Shin Splints When Running

    How to Avoid Shin Splints When Running

    Shin Splints are painful and one of the most common injuries associated with running. Dr. Angela Voight shares her tips on how to avoid shin splints while running. You’ve finally …

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  • Causes of Osteoarthritis

    Causes of Osteoarthritis

    Understanding the factors that contribute to osteoarthritis is the first step to prevention. The function of our bodies may change as we age, but that doesn’t mean that osteoarthritis and …

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