We spoke with Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., about what you can do to get the best result from your total knee replacement. If you’re considering total...
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Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., discusses what’s next when an athlete has a knee ligament injury. Our knees are held together, in part, by several ligaments, strong...
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Get to know Summit sports medicine surgeon Mikhail Klimstra, M.D. Mikhail Klimstra, M.D., is a sports medicine surgeon who focuses on helping active people with knee, hip, or shoulder...
Summit Orthopedics physical therapist Sam Olson, PT, DPT, OCS, explains the hidden pitfalls of specializing in one sport and playing it year round. “Sports specialization stems from the incorrect...
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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...
Summit sports medicine specialist Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., gives us insight into the most common softball injuries — and what to do about them. As those long summer days...
Summit sports medicine surgeon Brian Walters, M.D., discusses cartilage injury, its causes, and treatment options. Broken bones, torn ligaments, muscle tears, and joint sprains — orthopedic problems can come...
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Summit orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Brian Walters, M.D., discusses some tips for older athletes who want to keep playing the sport they love. Whether it’s football, hockey,...
Dr. Walters is a respected sports medicine surgeon in the Twin Cities area who has extensive experience with complex shoulder surgery as well as total knee replacement. Dr. Walters...
Summit Orthopedics shares some top hockey strengthening exercises and tips for hockey players. Hockey players often focus on building strength to support their game. However, developing flexibility through smart...
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