Denny Sanford, 1935-2026
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True or false? Storms make your joints hurt
Podcast: Doctor rates things we tell ourselves about arthritis and joint pain
Fight your body’s ‘decay code’ with daily movement
Podcast: It’s never too late to start exercising. Here’s how.
Trust science, pros when dealing with orthopedic injuries
Sports medicine specialists can help you recover from sports injuries the right way
What is joint pain and what can you do about it?
Podcast: Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Cody Sessions, shares options for nagging knee or hip pain
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
FDA leader talks cellular therapy with Sanford
Podcast: Peter Marks, MD, PhD, and David Pearce, PhD, discuss trusted providers of cellular therapy
Regenerative medicine options for orthopedic pain
Podcast: Harnessing the body's own resources to promote healing for orthopedic pain
New treatment options for orthopedic pain
Podcast: Regenerative medicine and orthobiologics use our own bodies in healing
The wellness benefits of running
Podcast: From friendship to mental health, there's lots of reasons to hit the trails
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Students, former patients benefit from doctor’s legacy
Dr. Behrens athletic training, sports medicine scholarships awarded in his memory
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Surgeon demystifies causes, treatments of hip and knee pain
Nonsurgical and surgical approaches can help improve largest joints in your body
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Pentagon adds pro-quality highlight reels for athletes
Hudl video partnership offers streaming, coaching, recruiting benefits amid pandemic and beyond
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Sanford announces $300 million for rural health care access
Gift launches medical education, community sports & virtual care initiatives
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Olympics on hold but training goes on for Sanford triathlete
Sanford Sports Science Institute intern trying to make Olympic triathlon team
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Sanford provides COVID-19 testing for NBA All-Star events
Sanford Health lab crew in Atlanta administered more than 500 tests in one weekend
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Sanford Pentagon makes name as safe place to play
College basketball games go on during COVID-19 with help from health system
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Sara Detlefsen is helping women and girls enjoy playing golf
Now a Sanford POWER instructor, LPGA pro continues her life’s work
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Sanford MMA’s Burns to see familiar foe in UFC title fight
Gilbert Burns & Kamaru Usman have both trained with Sanford. Now they're facing each other.
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Getting to know orthopedic surgeon Harvey Oliver
Dr. Oliver's favorite part of his practice is the relationship with patients
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Marathoner, mountaineer finds strength in setbacks
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