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3/24/2023

Will Cracking My Knuckles Cause Arthritis? [Video]

Ask the Expert Cracking your knuckles actually does not cause arthritis. It actually is just releasing a gas in the knuckle. It’s not dangerous, and generally it’s not painful. But like most things, if somebody overdoes it, then they can cause irritation, inflammation, and even pain in the joints, but ultimately it will not cause…
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3/22/2023

What’s the Difference Between Acute and Chronic Sports Injuries?

Summit upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., explains the difference between acute and chronic sports injuries. You may have heard the terms acute sports injury and chronic sports injury. But what is the difference between acute vs chronic sports injuries? What Is an Acute Sports Injury? Acute injuries happen in a single moment. In sports,…
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3/14/2023

Common Baseball Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Summit upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses how to avoid the most common baseball injuries. Baseball, the American pastime, is synonymous with summer for many people. And the season can feel as long as a summer day, with preseason training, followed by games from late spring through early fall. Injuries to the upper extremity…
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2/14/2023

Common Swimming Injuries and How to Avoid Them

We asked Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon and collegiate swimming athlete Lauren Smith, M.D, to share the most common upper body swimming injuries and how to avoid them. Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., knows a thing or two about swimming, having been on the University of Minnesota’s swim team as a backstroker and butterflier. Today,…
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2/10/2023

Most Common Snowboarding and Skiing Injuries

Summit Orthopedics hand surgeon Lauren Smith, M.D., shares some of the most common upper body snowboarding injuries she sees, and what to do if it happens to you. It has been a snowy winter so far in Minnesota. All of those snowy days are great news for winter sports enthusiasts like snowboarders and skiers. But some…
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1/23/2023

Best Basketball Conditioning Tips

Summit Orthopedics physical therapist and former high school basketball athlete Josh Feeney, DPT, OCS, CGFI, discusses conditioning exercises to get ready for basketball season. There’s a lot to love about basketball. It’s a great cardiovascular workout and a fun team sport that builds camaraderie among the five players on the court. And who doesn’t love…
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1/17/2023

Top Hand Therapy Exercises

We spoke with Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Sara Balster, MS, OTR/L, CHT, to learn about the top hand therapy exercises you can do to stay limber and pain-free. What kind of hand therapy exercises are best to help with grip strength, range of motion, and flexibility? We asked Summit Orthopedics hand therapist Sara Balster, MS,…
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1/17/2023

How Hand Therapy Can Help Hand Arthritis

If you suffer with arthritis in your hands, wrists, or fingers, you know what a negative impact it can have on your day-to-day life. When you are in the midst of an arthritis flare-up, everything from opening the refrigerator door, to driving your car, to walking your dog can be painful. But there’s good news.…
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1/6/2023

Broken Ankle vs. Sprained Ankle: What’s the Difference?

Summit Orthopedics foot and ankle surgeon Tracy Rupke, M.D., explains the difference between a broken ankle and a sprained ankle and tells you what to do about it. The ankle joint is complex, with many ligaments, tendons, bones, and muscles all coming together in a small space. It’s also prone to injuries, including breaks and…
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