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  • Ankle Sprain Treatment

    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

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  • Tips To A Speedy Recovery From Sports Injuries

    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

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  • The Graston Technique: An Innovative PT Treatment

    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

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  • Ask Physical Therapist Sam Olson: What Exercises Improve Balance?

    Ask Physical Therapist Sam Olson: What Exercises Improve Balance?

    Maintaining balance skills is important to stability and avoiding fall-related injuries.  Physical therapist Sam Olson describes exercises everyone can do to improve their balance. In Minnesota, good balance is a

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  • Research Compares Non-Surgical Treatments For Shoulder Pain

    Research Compares Non-Surgical Treatments For Shoulder Pain

    A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine compares the effectiveness of physical therapy versus steroid injections to treat pain caused by shoulder impingement syndrome. Shoulder impingement syndrome

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  • Benefits Of Cervical Disc Replacement

    Benefits Of Cervical Disc Replacement

    Two-level cervical disc replacement surgery is an advanced surgical technique offered at Summit Orthopedics. We explain the advantages of this new treatment option. Dr. Nick Wills, an orthopedic spine surgeon

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  • Select A Mattress To Support Spine Health

    Select A Mattress To Support Spine Health

    Spine issues can make it challenging to sleep soundly. We tell you how to select a mattress that will provide support for your spine, and a good night’s rest

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  • Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support

    Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support

    The right pillow can alleviate or prevent back and neck pain. We have tips to help you select the pillow that is just right for you. There’s nothing like the

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  • What Is Arthroscopy?

    What Is Arthroscopy?

    We explain how this minimally invasive procedure is performed, and the diagnostic and surgical advantages it offers. The word “arthroscopy” comes from two Greek words: “arthro,” which means “joint”, and

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