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1/29/2021

Shoulder Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment [Video]

Ask the Expert: Shoulder Video Series About the video: What are the most common symptoms and treatments for shoulder arthritis? Sports Medicine experts Dr. Brent Warner and Dr. Scott Pepin, disucss the most common symptoms and treatment options for shoulder arthritis. Meet Dr. Brent Warner Dr. Warner’s approach: “As an athlete, I understand the profound impact…
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1/26/2021

Easy Hip Warm-Up Ideas

Summit physical therapist Amanda Thielen, PT, MSPT, covers some easy ways to warm up your hip joint before exercise or activity. There is a right way and a wrong way to prepare your hip joints for exercise or activity. “Avoid prolonged stretching before exercise — instead, do some dynamic warm-up exercises,” Thielen said. “Getting started…
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1/20/2021

What Are the Most Common Hockey Hand and Wrist Injuries?

Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon — and elite collegiate hockey player — J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses the most common hand and wrist injuries among hockey players. Hockey is beloved across Minnesota for its combination of athleticism, strategy, and fast‐paced action. But hockey players can also be prone to injuries in the hands and wrists.…
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12/17/2020

4 Ways to Avoid Losing Muscle Mass if You Have Chronic Back Pain

Summit spine specialist Catherine Choi, M.D., discusses how to avoid losing muscle mass if you have long-term back pain. Muscles are a key part of many of your body’s systems, affecting everything from your heart health, to your metabolism, to your immune system. But if you have chronic back pain, you can be at risk…
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12/17/2020

5 Ways to Reduce Back Pain While You Sleep

Summit spine specialist Catherine Choi, M.D., explains the right way to sleep if you struggle with back or neck pain. If you have back or neck pain, you’re probably no stranger to the misery of waking up stiff and sore after a night in bed. But there is good news: there are some simple steps…
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12/12/2020

Dr. Skendzel and Summit are truly my silver lining during Covid

“I am so impressed with my experience once again and glad I chose him to do my surgery as I am doing amazing.” Dr. Skendzel and Summit are truly my Silver Lining during Covid. I’m not one to sit still too long. I like to stay active, but it has definitely been a challenge. Because…
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12/1/2020

Can Using Wearables Improve Your Health?

Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., one of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, digs into the issue of wearables and their effect on health. You may have seen advertisements for wearables — Fitbits, Jawbones, and many other devices that you can wear around your wrist or arm to track how many steps you take or what your…
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11/25/2020

Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?

Summit Orthopedics sports medicine expert Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., shares ways to keep your workout on track when you’re feeling sick. You’ve got a great exercise regimen going. Perhaps you’re training for a race, or maybe you just want to stay in shape. Then, you get sick. Is it safe to exercise when you’re sick?…
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11/13/2020

How to Reduce Pain from Sciatica

Summit spine surgeon Roman Guerrero, M.D., talks about how people can find relief from sciatica. Sciatica is a painful condition that can cause pain in the lower back, buttocks, the back of the thighs, and down the legs. It happens when the sciatic nerve gets compressed or irritated. In addition to pain, sciatica can cause…
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