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Meet Our Experts at Orthopaedic Associates

Serving the Northland since 1969, Orthopaedic Associates is the go-to team for orthopaedic and sports medicine health care. Our team of board-certified surgeons and physicians share the same goal: to help you move better and without pain through a comprehensive…

Common Myths about Orthopaedics

The field of orthopaedic care can be confusing and unknown. Or maybe you have heard things about it that you are wondering are true or not. At Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, we know that uncertainty can make people delay care…

Winter Shoveling Shouldn’t be a Pain

Here in Duluth we are approaching snow season and while a fresh layer of powder looks beautiful, the task of removing it can be tough on your body – especially your back, shoulders, and knees. Each year, thousands of people…

How to Stay Active While Avoiding Injury in Cold Weather

When the temperature drops and snow starts falling in Duluth, it’s easy to want to hibernate until spring. But staying active in the winter is important for your physical and mental health. The challenge? Cold weather can make muscles and…

The Pilates Reformer and its Use in Physical Therapy

In our latest blog we discussed the benefits of utilizing physical therapy for recovery. Continuing to honor National Physical Therapy Month, we will be discussing one of the powerful tools we utilize at Orthopaedic Associates in our therapy clinic to…

5 Benefits of Physical Therapy for Recovery

National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October, making now the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the role physical therapy plays in helping our patients’ recovery! Whether you’re dealing with a sprained ankle, recovering after surgery or healing…

Stop Elbow Pain From Impacting Daily Life

We often have no idea how much we use our elbows until they start hurting. Whether from an injury or a nagging chronic condition, elbow pain can interfere with some of the most basic parts of your day.  This blog…

What You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow

Have you experienced a nagging pain on the outside of your elbow, especially when lifting, gripping or twisting? You might be dealing with tennis elbow. Don’t let the name fool you, you don’t have to be a tennis athlete to…