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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: If my child is experiencing groin pain, when is it time to consult a sports medicine physician?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: If my child is experiencing groin pain, when is it time to consult a sports medicine physician?

    Young athletes often experience groin pain and soreness. Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Skendzel explains the indicators that pain might be a sign of more serious injury. Groin pain is common among active boys and girls, particularly if these young people play soccer, football, or hockey, or if they are dancers or runners. But when does…

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  • Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries

    Medical Discovery May Improve Treatment of Knee Injuries

    The discovery of a new knee ligament offers hope of improved treatment for sports-related knee injuries. Sports that require sudden changes in direction can take a toll on athletes’ knees, and specifically on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that functions to stabilize the knee. This ligament is particularly vulnerable when an athlete makes a sudden…

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  • Be Kind to Your Knees

    Be Kind to Your Knees

    It is easy to take our knees for granted.  Whether we are walking, running, or jumping, we depend on the knee’s complex interplay of bone, cushioning cartilage, and ligaments to support our weight and keep us moving. Dr. Daren Wickum, one of our knee sub-specialists says, “A little preventative care can help keep our knees conditioned, and…

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  • Simple Habits for Shoulder Health

    Simple Habits for Shoulder Health

    We have some simple tips anyone can follow to keep shoulder muscles strong and shoulder joints flexible. Quite often, you probably reach for an object on a high shelf, hold up a hair dryer at the perfect angle, scoop a toddler into the air, or swing a golf club without giving a thought to the…

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  • Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather Running

    Tips to Prepare for Cold Weather Running

    Whether you are a casual runner or a seasoned marathoner, these tips will help you stay fit safely when running in cold weather in Minnesota.

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  • A Runner’s Guide for Healthy Knees

    A Runner’s Guide for Healthy Knees

    A contestant at the annual October Twin Cities Marathon described the start of this year’s race over the misty Mississippi as “running into heaven.” There’s no reason why a long run on a crisp autumn day can’t always be a heavenly experience. By building a few precautions into your running routine, you can prevent common…

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  • Heroes in Honduras: Dr. Michael Forseth, M.D.

    Heroes in Honduras: Dr. Michael Forseth, M.D.

    A little boy’s journey to restoration, and a new lease on life thanks to the medical mission team from Summit Orthopedics. This little boy lives in Honduras. Where he calls home, machetes are part of normal life and used often for farming, with the oldest to the young children wielding these tools to help support the family’s livelihood. In…

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