Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Information and tips to help people get back to living the life they deserve

  • Is there a (team) doctor in the house?

    Is there a (team) doctor in the house?

    Watch video: Providence Swedish physicians are team doctors for several local college and professional sports teams. Let’s meet two of them.

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  • Pointers to help you kickstart (or restart) your workout

    Pointers to help you kickstart (or restart) your workout

    Watch video: A Swedish physical therapist has advice to help you start a sustainable exercise routine.

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  • An Ultimate Frisbee star shares tips from his health and wellness playbook

    An Ultimate Frisbee star shares tips from his health and wellness playbook

    Tommy Li, from the Providence Swedish-sponsored Seattle Cascades, shares some best practices to help men prioritize their health.

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  • What you "kneed" to know about caring for your joints

    What you "kneed" to know about caring for your joints

    A little TLC goes a long way in maintaining an active lifestyle. A Swedish expert has some advice.

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  • Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Kaitlynne "Bunz" Roling, from the Swedish-sponsored Seattle Tempest, shares how she prioritizes and maintains her health.

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  • El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    Los expertos en salud conductual de Providence Swedish ofrecen algunos consejos para que los pacientes, sus seres queridos y los cuidadores transiten sus relaciones de manera positiva.

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  • Empathy, love and compassion are essential for patients with chronic pain and those who care for them

    Empathy, love and compassion are essential for patients with chronic pain and those who care for them

    Providence Swedish experts share some advice for building supportive relationships between patients, caregivers and loved ones.

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  • A new shoulder helped this athlete continue his decades-long winning streak

    A new shoulder helped this athlete continue his decades-long winning streak

    George Mathews, a championship hammer thrower, turned to the experts at the Swedish Orthopedics Institute for shoulder replacement surgery.

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  • Providence Swedish Orthopedics opens at First Hill

    Providence Swedish Orthopedics opens at First Hill

    The new Swedish Medical Group clinic provides a full range of orthopedic inpatient and outpatient services and procedures.

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  • Want to add years to your life? Turn off your television and take a walk

    Want to add years to your life? Turn off your television and take a walk

    A Swedish rehabilitation medicine expert explains the importance of regular movement in maintaining good health.

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  • “I could not understand what was wrong with my body. It was evident I needed professional help to deal with it.”

    “I could not understand what was wrong with my body. It was evident I needed professional help to deal with it.”

    Dawn Miller was debilitated by chronic pain. Swedish Pain Services helped her find relief and rediscover pleasure in the simple activities of daily life.

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  • Thinking about a marathon? Start here.

    Thinking about a marathon? Start here.

    Running can be a great way to improve your health in body, mind and spirit. Find out how to train safely and reach your most ambitious running goals.

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  • Tips from a Swedish sports doc to help you train like a pro athlete

    Tips from a Swedish sports doc to help you train like a pro athlete

    Focus on long-term health, not just immediate training goals, says Seattle Cascades team physician Dr. Alex Lloyd.

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  • Gym rat or weekend warrior? Here's some advice for sports injury prevention.

    Gym rat or weekend warrior? Here's some advice for sports injury prevention.

    A Swedish expert explains some common sports injuries, their treatments and how to avoid them.

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  • How do you know if it’s arthritis?

    How do you know if it’s arthritis?

    How do you know if it’s arthritis?

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  • Preparing your student athlete for back-to-school

    Preparing your student athlete for back-to-school

    Advice from a Swedish expert to help our young athletes get safely back into the classroom and onto the field, court or pitch. Learn more.

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  • Stay safe while exercising in summer heat: Tips from a Swedish sports doc

    Stay safe while exercising in summer heat: Tips from a Swedish sports doc

    Advice from a Swedish expert to help keep our warm weather fitness routines safe and enjoyable.

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  • Find ways to relieve the discomfort of painful joints

    Find ways to relieve the discomfort of painful joints

    A sports medicine expert at Swedish shares insights and information about the types of arthritis, available treatments, and the self-care steps to manage it.

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  • At its 10-year anniversary, the Swedish MS Center marks a decade of healing

    At its 10-year anniversary, the Swedish MS Center marks a decade of healing

    Swedish's MS Center is the country's largest and most comprehensive.

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  • Improving the “occupations” of life with occupational therapy

    Improving the “occupations” of life with occupational therapy

    Two occupational therapists at Swedish share an overview of Occupational therapy and answer common questions.

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