Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain
We asked Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Amanda Feeney, DPT, OCS, to share what questions her patients ask most often about back pain — and how she answers them. Amanda...
Ask Nate Riess: Can Physical Therapy Treat Foot Pain?
Physical therapist Nate Riess discusses the acute and chronic causes of foot pain and explains when physical therapy is an effective treatment.
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Ask Dr. Anderson: How Are Sprains Different From Lisfranc Injuries?
Dr. Anderson explains that although Lisfranc injuries can be mistaken for simple sprains, they are much more serious. Foot injuries are common in competitive sports. In fact, half of...
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Dr. Skendzel Discusses Olympic Hockey And Injury Risks
As Minnesota celebrates Team USA’s Olympic hockey win, Dr. Skendzel explains the injury risks common to hockey players. Sports medicine physician Dr. Jack Skendzel celebrated Team USA’s 2018 Olympic...
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Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What Are My Treatment Options For A Herniated Disc?
Dr. Wahlquist explains how herniated disc symptoms are treated. A herniated disc can be a painful condition. Fortunately, in most cases, the discomfort resolves with time and conservative nonsurgical...
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Ask Dr. Furmanek: When Should I See A Sports Medicine Specialist For An Injury?
Dr. Jeffrey Furmanek explains the roles of the family practice doctor and the sports medicine specialist, with suggestions to help you chose the best care practitioner.
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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...
Ask Dr. Skendzel: When Does Race Training Become Too Much Running?
When you decide to run a race, committing to a training program is critical. But running too much can be as harmful as too little.
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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...