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Good Samaritan Society home health nurse helps baby, family

Good Samaritan Society home health nurse helps baby, family

“He was my little rock star,” says LaToya Buzalsky of her infant patient Murphy.
Vanessa Carlson Bender 6 min read
Pediatric physical therapy in the classroom

Pediatric physical therapy in the classroom

Sanford Health helps children with mobility or developmental delays learn skills needed in the classroom.
Jon Berg 6 min read
Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

Parkinson’s patients reclaim abilities with therapy programs

“I didn’t realize I was talking so softly before. Now I can speak out and be heard."
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 9 min read
Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

Bicycling injuries leave man thankful for care

'I consider myself in the lucky to be moving department.'
Pat Miller 9 min read
Shin splints: ‘Too much, too soon’ injury

Shin splints: ‘Too much, too soon’ injury

What it is: Shin splints are a classic “too much, too soon” injury, according to Brett Beil, a strength and conditioning expert with Sanford Health. They are a common injury among newer runners or those who increase their mileage or intensity too quickly. They’re caused by micro tears to the anterior tibialis, and the pain […]
Jacqueline Palfy 4 min read
Flesh-eating illness strikes Minnesota man

Flesh-eating illness strikes Minnesota man

The support of family and friends often can help turn the tide when a patient is facing a life-threatening situation. Paul Nelson of Fosston, Minnesota, and his wife, Liza, had such support in the spring of 2016 when Paul was stricken with necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) that was consuming the muscles and tissues of his […]
Pat Miller 18 min read
Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy

Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy

Recovering from a surgery rarely goes as expected. In aging bodies, the recovery process combining with general wear can result in a humbling experience, with more challenges than expected. John Fountain, a retired anesthesiologist and former collegiate athlete, discovered just that after his partial knee replacement in August 2015. Fountain, a novelist and sports enthusiast […]
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 6 min read
Basic walking program can help athletes’ recovery

Basic walking program can help athletes’ recovery

Walking is an important part of your exercise program. How much do you need?
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read
Peak performance

Peak performance

Ryan Anderson pauses at the top of a snow-capped mountain. He pulls his ski cap down over his ears, watching the other skiers take off ahead of him. He can hardly believe he’s here: Vail, Colorado, in January 2012. When it’s his turn, he launches himself downhill … on one leg and two specially equipped […]
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 7 min read
Postural restoration: Imbalances and patterns of the body

Postural restoration: Imbalances and patterns of the body

Differences between the left and right sides of your body shouldn't cause you pain
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff 3 min read