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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
Recent Stories
Triathlon coach pushes for more than just the finish line
Kathy Grady wants her competitors to grow as people – with racing as a bonus
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Picking up pickleball? How to avoid injury
New players can get sprains and strains if they’re not careful, sports doctor says
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Diabetes diagnosis motivates runner to train differently
“Diabetes might slow me down, but it won’t stop me,” says Taylor Ronke
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Injured far from the clinic? What to do first
Don’t drive hurt, and other advice from an acute-care provider
⋅ 9 min read
Sanford Sports Performance: What is it & how can it help?
Meet the everyday athletes benefiting from research-backed training at Sanford Health
⋅ 19 min read
Running safely outdoors in the heat
Adjust your workout clothing, pace and hydration to beat summertime temperatures
⋅ 4 min read
5 easy meals for runners
Get meal prep inspiration from a registered dietitian and ultramarathoner
⋅ 4 min read
Good call: Referee teams up with sports psychologist
Basketball official gets help with focus, goal setting, staying calm amid chaos
⋅ 14 min read
Program gives athletes of all kinds a chance to shine
Sanford Strong offers patients an opportunity to play and train in Bismarck
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25 years strong: The evolution of Sanford Sports Performance
How a weight room turned into a full athletic training program backed by science
⋅ 8 min read
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Marathoner, mountaineer finds strength in setbacks
⋅ 12 min read
Student athlete keeps working for gridiron greatness
⋅ 13 min read
Throwback sports venue makes history of its own
⋅ 20 min read
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Orthopedics
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Research
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