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  • What Is an Arthritis Flare-Up?

    What Is an Arthritis Flare-Up?

    Summit explains the term “arthritis flare-up” — and shares what you can do when you experience one. Arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a common and painful condition that happens when a joint’s cartilage wears away. Without cartilage to cushion the joint and act as a buffer, the bones can rub together. This causes pain,…

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  • Can My Knee Predict the Weather?

    Can My Knee Predict the Weather?

    Summit Orthopedics sheds some light on why some people’s joints seem to predict weather changes. We get a lot of weather in Minnesota, with all four seasons represented and bone-chilling, snowy winters. Weather patterns tend to change often, with sun and rain dancing back and forth. But some arthritis sufferers don’t need a meteorologist to…

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  • My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal?

    My Neck Has a Hump. Is That Normal?

    Summit Orthopedics physician assistant Brendan Murphy, PA-C, gives advice on what to do if you notice a hump on your neck. As you’re walking by a mirror, you notice that your neck doesn’t seem as straight as it used to. Is it the result of too many hours spent hunched over a computer? Or is…

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  • Tips to Protect Your Back During Weightlifting

    Tips to Protect Your Back During Weightlifting

    Summit Orthopedics physician assistant — and dedicated weightlifter — Brendan Murphy, PA-C, shares his best tips for lifting weights safely. Brendan Murphy, PA-C, one of Summit’s physician assistants, added weightlifting to his fitness regimen several years ago. “I was interested in studies I was reading about the mind-body connection and its effect on overall wellness,…

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  • What Is Dry Needling?

    What Is Dry Needling?

    The human body has an astonishing capacity to heal itself. But sometimes, we can benefit from a little boost to our body’s healing systems. Dry needling is one tool to do just that. What is dry needling? Dry needling is a technique used to treat trigger points in muscles on patients of all ages and…

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  • Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine

    Add These Simple Back Stretches to Your Daily Routine

    Can five minutes really make a difference to the way your back feels each day? It can if you spend that time on a few simple back stretches. Try it for a month, and see if you agree. The first step is to assess your activity during the day in order to understand what kind…

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  • How to Wrap Your Wrist

    How to Wrap Your Wrist

    Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, one of Summit’s registered and licensed occupational therapists, gives tips on wrapping your wrist the right way. If you’re experiencing wrist pain, one common conservative measure is RICE, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. For compression, some people turn to an ACE-style bandage, a flexible, reusable strip that wraps…

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  • Simple Hand-Strengthening Exercises

    Simple Hand-Strengthening Exercises

    Registered and licensed occupational therapist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, shares some easy ways to improve your hand strength at home. There are many ways people can lose strength in their hands. Aging and sedentary lifestyles both take their toll, and so do conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, strokes, or a hand injury that keeps your…

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  • Shoulder Warm-Up Tips

    Shoulder Warm-Up Tips

    Summit physical therapist and shoulder expert Amanda Thielen, PT, MSPT, discusses the best ways to warm up your shoulder before exercise or activity. What’s the best way to warm up your shoulders before starting exercise or activity? The answer may surprise you. Read on for our best shoulder warm-up ideas. “The best way to prepare…

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