Health News
Find all clinic news, health and wellness resources, upcoming events, fitness tips, blog posts, and featured patient stories right here in the St. Cloud Orthopedics Health News Blog. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and Instagram. To have featured news sent right to your inbox, be sure to sign up for our OrthoReview eNewsletter. Patient and community education is important to our staff—we value the opportunity to stay connected in these ways!
June 28th, 2017
Top Outdoor Trails in Central Minnesota

Finding a great running or walking trail in Central Minnesota is actually pretty easy since it seems that a major trail goes through many cities and towns in our area. If you’re looking to get off the treadmill this summer and enjoy the great outdoors, here are some of our favorites for you to choose from. […]
May 30th, 2017
Liz’s Patient Testimonial
Liz brings her Mom here to St. Cloud Orthopedics to see Dr. Sigurdson. Watch this patient testimonial video to see why they choose to keep coming back.
May 30th, 2017
Ideal Running Surfaces

Find the ideal running surface for your summer workouts Now that the weather is nice enough to begin enjoying your favorite outdoor activities, it’s time to talk about staying healthy and avoiding injuries, especially when it comes to running. Whether you’re running to simply stay in shape, or are preparing for a race, it’s always […]
April 24th, 2017
9 Fab Smartphone Apps for Tracking Health and Fitness

We know that our patients and friends are busy, active people. One part of being fit and progressing toward your personal health goals can be right on your smartphone—whether your goals are based on weight loss, endurance, flexibility, or recovery from an injury. There are several apps for Android and Apple products that can track […]
April 24th, 2017
10 Questions With Dr. Jason Kelly, Spine Surgeon
Dr. Jason Kelly—one of our three spine specialists—has been with the Spine Center here at St. Cloud Orthopedics since September of 2015. In his brief video below, he talks about how he works with patients to determine the right kind of spine treatment for them—which for 80-90% of cases does not involve surgery. Check it out […]
March 21st, 2017
Securely Communicate With Us Through Our New Patient Portal

Our new patient portal (which can always be found from the homepage of our website) enhances your care experience by providing a direct route of online communication. Once you set up your account using the steps below, you’ll be able to: Request appointments Pay your bills Request medication refills Receive appointment reminders to your e-mail […]
March 16th, 2017
Caring for a Sprained Ankle

Whether you play pick-up basketball on the weekends or take walks around the neighborhood, there’s always that chance of twisting an ankle. Not only can it be painful, but also disruptive of your everyday life. Not every sprain is equal (there are three different grades of sprains) but knowing and following the R.I.C.E. guidelines is […]
March 16th, 2017
Welcome to St. Cloud Orthopedics
Take a closer look at our clinic and how our staff works together to bring the best possible orthopedic care to the Central Minnesota community. You’ll hear from staff, surgeons, and patients in the video below. Enjoy!
March 2nd, 2017
Dr. Trevor McIver Accomplishes Area’s First Adolescent Scoliosis Surgery

Standing Measurably Taller: 14-Year-Old St. Cloud Orthopedics Scoliosis Patient is First Ever to be Treated Locally Last year at this time, Makayla Keehr was 4’ 11”. Now she’s 1.5 inches taller, and her Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) has been corrected, thanks to the surgical spine care from one of our three spine surgeons, Dr. Trevor […]
February 27th, 2017
For Strong Overall Health, Try Strength Training

Strength training doesn’t just mean heavy weights for bulky muscles, it’s anything to do with lifting weights to maintain or improve your health—at any age. And even though research shows that your bone density begins to decrease around the age of 40, it is something that can be combated by simply staying active and doing some […]