Orthopedic Institute Blog

5 Ways to Combat Shoulder Pain

Posted on June 16, 2016

Shoulder pain can really do a number on your day. Especially when it’s most days.

When it comes to intermittent shoulder pain, it can sometimes be aggravating enough to impede you from doing everyday tasks you enjoy or even need to do to accomplish tasks at work or home. It can keep you from...

Partnering for Positive Change: Orthopedic Institute and Shriners Hospital Team Up for Children's Health Screening

Posted on June 10, 2016

Teaming up with fellow, like-minded organizations can yield some exceptionally positive results. That’s why our recent team-up with Shriners Hospitals for Children® proved to exceed our expectations.

Insider Tips: Exercising Like a Physical Therapist

Posted on June 02, 2016

When you exercise like the pros do, you save yourself a lot of aches and pains down the road. That’s why taking the advice of a physical therapist on your workout regimen is a smart road to take for keeping your body high-functioning and healthy.

6 Things Your Orthopedic Doctor Wants You to Know

Posted on May 26, 2016

At Orthopedic Institute, we have seen firsthand that the choices you make in your youth can affect the way your body ages. Our doctors have seen that many of our patients who age most gracefully have adopted common habits that help them maintain their physical, mental, and emotional health. 

What is Causing My Shoulder Pain?

Posted on May 19, 2016

It happens to the best of us. We wake up, get out of bend and wince – “What is that pain in my [insert body part here]?”

10 Ways to Be a Great Sports Parent

Posted on May 04, 2016

You’re your own child’s biggest cheering section – there’s no doubt about that. But when it comes to being a great sports-parent, it’s more than wearing their number, painting your face and shouting some “rah-rahs.”

Complimentary Screening Clinic for Children with Bone, Muscle or Joint Problems

Posted on May 03, 2016

Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls will be hosting the Shriner's Hospitals for Children complimentary screening clinic on Saturday, April 14th 2018, for children with bone, muscle, or joint problems. Children will be evaluated by a Shriner's Hospitals for Children® medical provider who will...

Good Advice from the Lion Hunter’s Wife

Posted on February 10, 2016

“My wife made me come in.”

Tell your state legislators to not change or adjust IM17 Patient Choice

Posted on January 29, 2016

HB (House Bill) 1067 dubbed “The Sanford Choice Bill” is scheduled to be heard by the House Commerce Committee on Wednesday, February 3 at 10:00 a.m. We would ask that you consider calling & emailing our state legislators to let them know that the people of South Dakota do not want the legislature...

Getting Back in the Game

Posted on December 15, 2015

What do Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Brandi Chastain, Ali Krieger, Heather Mitts and Molly Doetzel have in common? They are all talented women soccer players who tore an ACL. And all, except Molly, played for the U.S. National Team.