Summer is a Great Time – It Can Lead to Injuries, Too

Everyone loves summer! It’s an opportunity to get outside more, enjoy the activities we love and spend time with friends and family. We’re sure you’re seeing it, too – but with this increase in activity, we often see an increase in patients with orthopedic related injuries.

As you know, sprains, overuse, sport-related injuries and even simple accidents can peak as we all strive to make the most of this season. Our referrals range from tennis elbow or other repetitive activities like pulling weeds or hammering nails – we also see many shoulder and rotator issues from summer chores like digging, pulling a rake, lifting heavy objects or strain from other unusual motions. 

We love seeing patients getting all that activity packed into the warm days, but in addition to proper nutrition and hydration we try to remind them to warm up before a strenuous activity, use correct technique, and maintain exercise year-round. 

When these summer injuries do happen, it’s important to address them and not assume they are insignificant. Sometimes they are minor. But other times, they can have a lasting negative impact on health and activity.

As your partner in orthopedics, we’re here for those times. We value our relationships with you – and are readily available for referrals and visits to our Orthopedic Institute Walk -In clinics.

Above all, we wish you, your team, and your patients a great – and safe – summer.

Thank you for trusting us with the care of your patients. We sincerely enjoy partnering with you! If you have any other needs, please call our office at 605.331.5890 or use this link to see the other ways you can get in contact with us.

Gregory F. Alvine, MD