The sports medicine experts at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists have a wealth of training and experience in virtually every area of the body. With the ultimate goal of returning athletes to the top of their game, our sports medicine experts utilize the latest proven treatment techniques as well as give patients the dedicated care they deserve. Learn more about our Sports Medicine services »

Our Sports Medicine Specialists

• Jefferson C. Brand, M.D.
  Fellowship-Trained, Sports Medicine
  Board-Certified, Sports Medicine
• Eric W. Nelson, M.D.
  Board-Certified, Sports Medicine
• Dennis P. Weigel, M.D.
• Patrick E. Hurley, D.O.
• Thomas E. Dudley, M.D., Ph.D.
• Russell S. Sticha, D.P.M.
  Foot & Ankle

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Our Services

• Shoulder & Elbow
• Hand & Wrist
• Hip
• Knee
• Foot & Ankle
• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Return to Play
• S.W.E.A.T.
• STOP Sports Injuries

Our Locations

• Alexandria – A Department of Douglas County Hospital
• Willmar
• Glenwood
• Morris
• Appleton

Contact Us

• For Appointments: (800) 762-1177
• Talk to an Athletic Trainer:
  (320) 335-6078
• Fax: (320) 762-1935
• Info@HeartlandOrthopedics.com

S.W.E.A.T. It Out!

If finding a solid conditioning program that promotes power, speed, and endurance in your athletes is a top priority for you and your coaching staff for the upcoming season, learn how Heartland Orthopedic Specialists’ Speed, Weights, Endurance, Agility, and Technique (S.W.E.A.T.) program can help.

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Year-Round Sports Increase Risk of Teen Injuries

Injuries in young athletes are on the rise and can be attributed to year-round activity in sports. Learn about prevention tips for overuse injuries and how to keep your athletes active and healthy for the long haul.

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Youth Arm Injuries: A Growing Concern in Sports

Many youth are forced from the playing field each year due to throwing too many pitches or throwing breaking balls at too young of an age. As a result, pitch-count limits and proper rest are being enforced from dugout to dugout.

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Fuel Winning Edge with Nutrition

If your athletes want to excel on the playing field, they need to consume the right nutrition. Providing nutrition advice for your athletes can help them make the most of their athletic talents.

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Who Is Helping Athletes Behind the Scenes?

Athletic trainers are on the frontlines of the battlefield in the fight to keep athletes in the game. In addition to continually offering prevention measures, injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, the sports medicine program at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists helps in this fight by offering a full team of experienced athletic trainers to area college and high school athletes.

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