Search Articles Skip to results Submit Filter By Topic Skip to resultsBone HealthNeck & SpineBackPhysician NewsArthritisAnkle & FootSports & Active MedicineKneeHipTherapyBack, Neck, & SpineShoulderHand & WristElbowMeet The ExpertOrthobiologicsEMGOne World SurgeryAll Topics Results 4/22/2014 Heels & Running Shoes: An Injury-Prone Combination A penchant for high heels can make women particularly susceptible to neuroma injuries. We tell you which symptoms to watch for, and how to handle early signs of injury. Repetitive …Read More 8/14/2014 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 …Read More 3/5/2024 What Is Skier’s Thumb? Imagine you’re skiing down a mountain — or even along a cross-country trail. Suddenly, your skis hit a patch of ice, and you begin to fall. You stretch out …Read More 4/11/2016 Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby? Preventing injury before it happens is the best way to keep our children safe. Dr. Su advises parents about preventative measures they can take to keep play safe. Use …Read More 8/19/2020 Top 5 Ways to Avoid Hand Overuse One of Summit Orthopedics’ hand and wrist experts, Debra Parisi, M.D., discusses the best ways to avoid overusing our hands. Our “helping hands” are by our sides every moment, taking …Read More 4/6/2015 Ask Sam Olson: How Do I Find The Right Running Shoe? When Summit patient and runner Julio Salazar was treated for a progressive running injury, he quickly learned that he was choosing his running shoes for all the wrong reasons. …Read More 12/11/2013 What is hip impingement, and can I prevent it? When is groin or hip pain a symptom of a joint injury called a hip impingement? One of Summit Orthopedics’ sports medicine experts, Jack Skendzel, M.D., explains what hip …Read More 2/29/2016 Strong Hamstrings Protect Your Stride We use our hamstring muscles every day. Hamstring injuries are common, especially among athletes involved in “sprinting” sports like basketball, soccer, and track. We explain what the hamstring is …Read More 5/24/2022 Safe Softball Tips for Kids Summit sports medicine specialist Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., shares some safe softball tips to help you and your kids enjoy the game. There’s nothing like a softball game on …Read More