Health News
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August 28th, 2014
Over 400 Athletes Felt the HEAT This Summer

This summer the HEAT program was very busy with both our in-clinic program at St. Cloud Orthopedics and our three satellite programs at Sauk Rapids High School, St. Cloud Cathedral High School, and Bernick’s Arena (Sartell Youth Hockey). Over 400 athletes participated in the program, which includes weight training, speed training, plyometrics, agility drills, conditioning, […]
August 25th, 2014
Athletes Should Make Stats, Not Become One

Our ACL Prevention Program is designed with the most up to date research to help prevent injuries.
August 22nd, 2014
New Podiatry Outreach Clinic in Wadena
We’re excited to announce that Kevin McCann, DPM will be starting his Podiatry outreach clinic at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena on August 28th. He will be in Wadena all day every 4th Thursdays of the month.
August 21st, 2014
Physician Focus: Chad Holien, M.D.

Dr. Holien received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, and his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Holien joined our clinic in the summer of 2002 and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
August 18th, 2014
TJ’s Drill – Dangers of Knee Extensions
There’s a lot of different ways to strengthen your quadriceps. But there’s one thing you should avoid. St. Cloud Orthopedic Sports Medicine Director Tom Jensen explains what that exercise is and why you should never do it.
August 12th, 2014
Expo for Seniors
Saturday, August 16 River’s Edge Convention Center; 8 am – Noon We’ll be at this year’s Expo for Seniors at the Rivers Edge Convention Center. Stop by our booth to stay hello and stay for featured speaker Boyd Huppert from KARE 11 Land of 10,000 Stories. Hope to see you there! Learn more about this […]
August 11th, 2014
Non-Surgical Orthopedics: When to Care and When to Cut
Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what actions will best preserve the health and lives of our patients—especially in the field of orthopedics. While it may be expedient to pursue a surgical solution, it might not be in the best interest for our patient in the long term.
August 5th, 2014
6th Annual Tiger Scramble Golf Tournament

6th Annual Tiger Scramble Golf Tournament Friday, August 8th, 2014 Wapicada Golf Course (Noon shotgun start) We’re proud to sponsor the largest single fundraising event for St. Cloud Tech High School Activities. Join us on the course for a great time of golf and goodwill. The cost of each participant is just $95, and includes […]
August 4th, 2014
Hip Abductor Augmentation Using Muscle Transfer Technique
St. Cloud Orthopedics Surgeon Joseph Nessler is one of the few surgeons in the country that performs a highly complex surgery of creating a new abductor muscle from the transfer of the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) and part of the gluteus maximus muscles.
June 20th, 2014
St. Cloud Orthopedics Earns ACR Accreditation

St. Cloud Orthopedics has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).