How Is Little Leaguer’s Elbow Treated?
As sports grow in popularity and more young athletes focus on a single sport, we are seeing an increase in overuse injuries like Little Leaguer’s elbow. We explain the...
Making The Right Medication Choices For Acute And Chronic Arthritic Pain
The human response to pain is instinctive. When something hurts, we want to make it stop hurting. Medicine offers a variety of medications to address pain. At Summit, we...
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Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Can My Child Safely Begin Sports?
Fitness habits start us on the road to a healthy active lifestyle. How early should parents start encouraging children in sports? Dr. Skendzel shares his thoughts about how parents...
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Risk Factors For Hamstring Injury
A soccer player’s leg slips out from under her, or a collision on the court stretches a basketball player’s leg in a quick, violent moment. Movements like these make...
The Lowdown On Acetaminophen And Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®) are popular over-the-counter pain relievers—but they each have distinct strengths, advantages, and risks. We compare the benefits and disadvantages of these medications to help...
What Is A Bulging Disc?
At least 90 percent of people over the age of 30 have at least one episode of back pain, and most of this pain is the result of a...
Walking To Better Spine Health
Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly...
Ask Dr. Warner: When Should I See A Doctor For Shoulder Pain?
Our shoulder joint provides a wide range of motion, but injury or wear and tear can cause pain that limits mobility. Dr. Warner discusses the most common reasons for...
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Symptoms Of Meniscal Injury In The Knee
The meniscus is the tough cartilage that cushions the bones in our knee joint. We explain how these injuries occur, and help you recognize the symptoms of a damaged...
Blisters: Avoid Them Or Treat Them Safely
At best, blisters are uncomfortable; at worst, they prevent us from engaging in the activities we love. We have tips to help keep you blister-free, and guidelines to safely...