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 and 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
• Joint Replacement
• 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

Douglas County Hospital Receives High Ranks

A recent Consumer Reports study placed Heartland Orthopedic Specialists’ Alexandria location, Douglas County Hospital, within the top 10 hospitals in Minnesota, based primarily on safety. Read more for details.

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Tommy John Surgery Can Restore Stability for Elbow Patients

Tommy John was a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team when, in the summer of 1974, an elbow injury made it impossible for him to continue pitching. It was an injury that had ended the careers of many other baseball pitchers. Find out how recent advancements changed the odds.

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Stress Fractures: What the Athlete Needs to Know

A stress fracture is a common sports related injury, caused by unusual or repeated stress and continuous weight bearing on the ankle or leg. Read more to find out what you should be sharing with your athlete about stress fractures.

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Catastrophic Brain Injuries Hit All-Time High in High School Football

A report from the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research shows the number of catastrophic brain injuries associated with full-contact football is on the rise. Click here for more.

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Strategies For Avoiding a Pulled Muscle

A muscle pull can sideline an athlete for weeks. But the experts at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists say muscle pulls are an injury that can be easily avoided, find out how.

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Keeping Athletes In the Game

Athletic trainers are dedicated to keeping athletes in the game. In addition to continually offering prevention measures, injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, the sports medicine program at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists offers a full team of experienced athletic trainers to area college and high school athletes. Meet them here.

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