Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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

  • This musculoskeletal disorder can pose physical and emotional challenges for kids

    This musculoskeletal disorder can pose physical and emotional challenges for kids

    Pectus excavatum is a congenital condition in which the breastbone is sunken into the chest. Learn more about the importance of early intervention from a Swedish pediatric surgeon.

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  • Inside the World of Ultimate Frisbee with a Team USA physician

    Inside the World of Ultimate Frisbee with a Team USA physician

    Dr. Alexander Lloyd, a Swedish sports medicine expert, is on the squad that keeps these athletes in top form. He gives us a look into this demanding sport and some pro tips to tweak your workouts.

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  • If the winter games have you headed to the slopes, here's prep to keep you in the air, not the ER

    If the winter games have you headed to the slopes, here's prep to keep you in the air, not the ER

    Whether you're a seasoned boarder or a skiing noob, safety is a primary concern. A Swedish sports medicine expert has exercises and guidance to stay fit and season-ready all year long. Learn more.

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  • Step into comfort: Understanding knee replacement surgery

    Step into comfort: Understanding knee replacement surgery

    Learn how knee replacement works, what recovery involves and how it can relieve pain with insights from experts at Swedish Orthopedic Institute.

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  • Providence Swedish and Sounders FC team up to help kids score big #healthgoals

    Providence Swedish and Sounders FC team up to help kids score big #healthgoals

    At an August health fair in Renton, athletes and caregivers joined forces to help students start the school year strong. Be sure to watch our highlight reel and learn more.

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  • Keep moving! Maintain mobility as you age.

    Keep moving! Maintain mobility as you age.

    Learn why staying active is essential to your well-being and get practical tips on how to incorporate mobility-saving movement into your daily routine.

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  • Dink, rally and repeat: How to play pickleball without the pain

    Dink, rally and repeat: How to play pickleball without the pain

    A Swedish PT who is an avid pickleballer has tips to help you stay in the game by playing smarter, not harder.

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  • Winterize your body to stay healthy this winter

    Winterize your body to stay healthy this winter

    Stay active and healthy this winter. Discover essential tips to winterize your body, prevent illness and maintain fitness during the colder months.

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  • Early surgical intervention gave one young patient a leg up

    Early surgical intervention gave one young patient a leg up

    At 11 years old, Claire Banasky had corrective orthopedic surgery. Today she’s a Division 1 college athlete.

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  • En Providence Swedish, brindamos la mejor atención para niños de todas las edades

    En Providence Swedish, brindamos la mejor atención para niños de todas las edades

    KING 5 de Seattle recibió a algunos de nuestros especialistas pediátricos, quienes hablaron sobre la atención de clase mundial que brindamos a niños. Vea estos breves videos.

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  • 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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