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Anti-Gravity Treadmill: The Smart Way Back to Running

June 26, 2026
anti-gravity treadmill return to running | AlterG treadmill rehab | return to run after stress fracture | unloaded treadmill physical therapy | how to run after ankle surgery

Calcium and Vitamin D Won't Save Your Bones Alone

June 24, 2026
calcium and vitamin D bone health | do calcium and vitamin D supplements work | how to prevent osteoporosis without supplements | exercise for bone density | protein and bone health

Navicular Stress Fracture: The Foot Injury That Ends Seasons

June 22, 2026
navicular stress fracture | midfoot stress fracture in athletes | navicular stress fracture treatment | navicular stress fracture surgery recovery | why X-ray missed my foot fracture

Do Collagen Supplements Work? What the Biggest Study Says

June 19, 2026
collagen supplements | do collagen supplements work | collagen for joints | collagen peptides for tendons | collagen dosage

Turf Toe: The Big-Toe Injury the World Cup Put on Notice

June 18, 2026

Plyometric Progression: The Bridge from Rehab to Sport

June 17, 2026
plyometric progression | plyometric exercises for return to sport | plyometrics after ACL surgery | reactive strength training rehab | when to start plyometrics after injury

Jumper’s Knee: The Rehab That Actually Rebuilds the Tendon

June 12, 2026
patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) | jumper’s knee rehab exercises | isometric exercise for tendon pain | heavy slow resistance patellar tendon | physical therapy for knee tendon pain Monroeville

Your Weight-Loss Shot Is Now an FDA-Approved Liver Treatment

June 11, 2026
GLP-1 for fatty liver disease | semaglutide MASH FDA approval | what is MASH liver disease | medically supervised weight loss Pittsburgh | treat fatty liver and lose weight

Sinus Tarsi Syndrome: The Ankle Sprain That Won’t Heal

June 9, 2026
sinus tarsi syndrome | chronic lateral ankle pain after sprain | subtalar instability treatment | ankle sprain that won’t heal | sinus tarsi injection Pittsburgh

Plantar Plate Tear: Why the Ball of Your Foot Hurts

June 8, 2026
plantar plate tear (primary) | ball of foot pain second toe | plantar plate tear treatment | plantar plate repair recovery time | second toe drifting crossover toe

"I Feel Fine" Is Not a Test: Force Plates and Hop Batteries Decide When You Really Return to Sport

May 25, 2026
return to sport testing | force plate testing physical therapy Pittsburgh | hop test battery ACL | limb symmetry index after ankle surgery | objective return to play criteria | rehab testing Monroeville PA

Don't Lose Muscle on Ozempic: What ECO2026 Just Taught Us About GLP-1 Drugs and Lean Mass

May 22, 2026
preserve muscle on GLP-1. Long-tail | how to avoid muscle loss on Ozempic | protein intake on Wegovy or Zepbound | bimagrumab semaglutide BELIEVE trial | resistance training on GLP-1 | lean mass loss with weight-loss injections

Broken Heels, Broken Big Toes: What the Minnesota Wild's Playoff Foot Fractures Teach Every Athlete

May 19, 2026
calcaneus fracture in athletes | broken heel bone hockey player | great toe phalanx fracture treatment | Sanders classification calcaneal fracture | weight-bearing CT foot fracture Pittsburgh | return to sport after calcaneal fracture

Prehab: The 4-Week Protocol That Cuts Ankle Surgery Recovery Time in Half

April 28, 2026
Ankle Prehab | Pre-Surgery Prep | Orthopedic Care

Total Ankle Replacement vs. Ankle Fusion in 2026: How Pittsburgh Patients Should Choose

April 28, 2026
Total Ankle Replacement | Ankle Fusion | Ankle Arthritis

The Ozempic Off-Ramp: How to Stop GLP-1 Therapy Without Regaining the Weight

April 20, 2026
How to Stop? | Structured Off-Ramp | Resistance Training

Wearable Sensors and Smart Rehab: How AI-Driven Gait Analysis Is Transforming Ankle and Knee Recovery

April 7, 2026
wearable sensor rehabilitation | gait analysis ankle injury | smart rehab technology | AI physical therapy | post-surgical recovery monitoring Pittsburgh

On Testosterone Therapy and Need Joint Replacement? What the Latest AAOS Research Means for Your Surgical Safety

April 7, 2026
testosterone therapy joint replacement risk | TRT knee replacement complications | hormone therapy surgery safety | orthopedic surgery HRT | testosterone replacement therapy Pittsburgh

Lisfranc Injuries: The Most Misdiagnosed Foot Injury in Sports—and Why Early Detection Changes Everything

April 7, 2026
Lisfranc injury foot | Lisfranc fracture athlete | midfoot injury sports | foot surgery Pittsburgh | missed foot fracture diagnosis

The Oral GLP-1 Revolution: Why Orforglipron Could Change Weight Loss Medicine for Athletes and Active Adults

March 30, 2026
oral GLP-1 weight loss | orforglipron FDA approval 2026 | Wegovy pill semaglutide oral | medically assisted weight loss athletes | GLP-1 muscle preservation

Patellar Tendon Ruptures in Pro Athletes: What Moses Moody's Season-Ending Injury Means for the Rest of Us

March 30, 2026
knee injury basketball | Moses Moody injury 2026 | patellar tendon surgery recovery | sports knee surgeon | patellar tendon rupture

The Achilles Comeback: What Jayson Tatum's Return Teaches Every Athlete About Tendon Rupture Recovery

March 25, 2026
Achilles tendon rupture treatment Pittsburgh | foot and ankle surgeon sports medicine | Achilles tendon surgery recovery timeline | SpeedBridge Achilles repair technique | PRP injection Achilles tendon healing

Train Smarter, Recover Faster: Why Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Is Changing Lower Extremity Rehab

March 25, 2026
blood flow restriction training ankle rehab | BFR therapy Achilles tendon recovery | post-surgical lower extremity rehabilitation | chronic ankle instability physical therapy | sports medicine rehabilitation Pittsburgh foot ankle

Ozempic and Your Joints: The Real Story on GLP-1 Drugs, Cartilage, and Bone Health in 2026

March 22, 2026
semaglutide osteoarthritis knee pain treatment | GLP-1 weight loss joint health orthopedic | Ozempic Wegovy bone density side effects | medically supervised weight loss sports medicine | tirzepatide orthopedic surgeon consultation

Fifth Metatarsal Fractures in Basketball: What Duke’s Caleb Foster Injury Teaches Us About Foot Fracture Recovery | Ortho & Wellness

March 14, 2026
fifth metatarsal fracture | Jones fracture | stress fracture foot | metatarsal fracture basketball | foot fracture recovery | bone stimulator fracture | dancer’s fracture | forefoot stress fracture

Freddie Freeman’s Ankle Surgery: Arthroscopy Recovery Explained

February 3, 2026
Ankle arthroscopy recovery | Ankle arthroscopy | loose bodies in ankle | ankle debridement surgery | Freddie Freeman ankle injury | anterior ankle impingement | ankle locking | minimally invasive ankle surgery

Is It Really "Just a Sprain"? High Ankle Injuries and the TightRope Solution

January 15, 2026
Syndesmosis surgery recovery | TightRope ankle surgery Pittsburgh | High ankle sprain vs lateral sprain | Chronic ankle instability surgery | Tibiofibular ligament repair

Chronic Ankle Instability Surgery Monroeville, PA | Modified Broström

December 28, 2025
chronic ankle instability surgery monroeville pa | modified broström-gould monroeville | ankle ligament reconstruction pittsburgh | fast recovery ankle surgery pittsburgh | chronic ankle instability | ankle instability surgery | broström procedure | modified broström-gould | internalbrace complications | internal brace removal | ankle ligament reconstruction | lateral ankle reconstruction | ankle surgery recovery | walking boot after ankle surgery | fast recovery ankle surgery | ankle surgeon monroeville | ankle specialist pittsburgh | ankle instability murrysville | ankle sprain surgery penn hills

Saving the Joint: Advanced Solutions for Ankle Cartilage Injuries

December 3, 2025
Osteochondral Defect (OCD) | One Size Does Not Fit All

Is Menopause Causing Your Joint Pain? The Estrogen-Tendon Connection

November 20, 2025
Wellness | Women’s Health | Orthopedics

Skip the Referral: How Direct Access Physical Therapy in Monroeville Gets You Relief Faster

November 19, 2025
Direct Access Physical Therapy PA | Josh Lombardi DPT | Physical Therapy Monroeville | P.O.W.er Performance Physical Therapy | back pain relief without referral.

Exosomes Are Not Approved Medicine, Buyer Beware

November 12, 2025
What to Ask | What to Do | Our Stance

The Gymnast's Ankle: A Surgeon's Guide to Landing, Recovery, and Returning to the Mat

November 5, 2025
Athlete | Gymnast | Ankle Problem

Get Back on Your Feet Faster: Why Early Weight-Bearing After Ankle Fracture Surgery Matters

October 29, 2025
early weight-bearing | ankle fracture surgery | ankle fracture recovery | ankle ORIF | faster recovery | back on your feet | ankle surgery Monroeville | Prisk Orthopaedics | anatomic fixation | ankle surgeon Pittsburgh

The Peptide Gamble: A Doctor's Warning on BPC-157 and TB-500

October 21, 2025
What Are Peptides? | What's the Hype? | Why Rat Studies Aren't Proof?

Why Your Weight Loss Journey at P.O.W. Won’t Look Like a Gimmick Program

September 27, 2025
Partnership Not a Diet | Not The Enemy | Protect Yourself

The Athlete's Guide to Ankle Injury Prevention and Recovery

September 22, 2025

High Ankle Sprain Surgery | TightRope & Arthroscopy in Pittsburgh

September 16, 2025
high ankle sprain | syndesmotic injury | TightRope fixation | ankle arthroscopy | deltoid ligament | cartilage injury | osteochondral lesion | Monroeville | Pittsburgh | syndesmosis | diastasis | weight‑bearing CT | ankle instability | worker’s compensation ankle injury

Birth-Tissue “Stem Cells” for Joint Pain: Why Wellness Clinics Keep Pitching Them—and Why You Shouldn’t Buy It

August 20, 2025
Vial | Regulatory Reality | Evidence Quality

Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) Tendon Injuries in Ballet Dancers: Causes, Treatment & Getting Back on Pointe in Pittsburgh!

August 5, 2025
Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) | Trigger Toe | Technique Matters

Strengthen an Unstable Ankle, Avoid Surgery with Smart Rehab

July 21, 2025
Strength & Proprioception | Program Outline | Manual Mobilization

From the Hip Down: How Weak Glutes Wreck the Knee and Ankle

July 7, 2025
Weak Glutes | The Foundation | Athletic Implications

The Athlete's Nightmare: A Surgeon's Guide to Preventing and Treating Ankle Instability

July 2, 2025
Surgeon's Guide | Prevention | Proactive Care

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation: How to Keep Control of Your Medical Care—And What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

July 1, 2025
What To Know | How To Keep | 90 Day Rule

Posterior Ankle Impingement in Ballet: The Nutcracker Syndrome

June 18, 2025
Ankle | Ballet | The Nutcracker

Holistic Wellness for Orthopaedic Patients: How Our NP Supports Your Healing Journey

June 2, 2025

Understanding Ankle Fractures: What’s a Sprain, a Break, or Something in Between?

May 12, 2025

BPC-157 UPDATE AND DEEP DIVE – Miracle Healing Peptide or Hidden Danger?

April 8, 2025

Benefits of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Physical Therapy

March 27, 2025

Salivary Hormone Testing: Legitimate Diagnostic Tool or Wellness Scam?

March 26, 2025

"Stem Cell" Therapy for Joint Pain: Myth vs. Reality in Pittsburgh

March 24, 2025
Stem cell therapy Pittsburgh | Bone marrow aspirate concentrates Pittsburgh | BMAC for arthritis | Stem cell therapy arthritis | Stem cell treatment risks | Regenerative medicine Pittsburgh | Arthritis pain relief Monroeville

HEELING HANDS

March 21, 2025

GLP-1 Medications for Weight Loss: How to Use Them the Right Way

March 14, 2025

Dry Needling in Monroeville, PA: The Athlete’s Secret to Faster Recovery and Better Performance

March 14, 2025

Healing Ankle Injuries: The Role of Regenerative Medicine (PRP vs. BPC-157 and more)

March 12, 2025

Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: What's Real, What's Hype, and What Works?

March 12, 2025

High Ankle Sprain vs. Regular Ankle Sprain: What’s the Difference?

March 4, 2025

5 Red Flags of Unethical Wellness Clinics (and How to Spot Them)

March 4, 2025

Why Choose P.O.W. for Non-Surgical Joint Treatments in Pittsburgh?

January 2, 2025

Better Musculoskeletal Health in 2025: A Journey to Weight Loss, Reduced Inflammation, and Improved Mobility

December 27, 2024

Healing Tendons Naturally: Why PRP Outperforms Cortisone in Treating Tendinitis and Chronic Tendon Tears

December 2, 2024

Revolutionizing Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment: The Science Behind Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

December 2, 2024

Top 5 Most Common Ankle Injuries Treated with Surgery Introduction

November 15, 2024

Why Choose a Specialist for Your Ankle Surgery—Key Benefits Introduction

November 12, 2024

Why Choose Prisk Orthopaedics and Wellness Over UPMC and AHN for Ankle Surgery and Orthopedic Care?

November 11, 2024

Recovering from Ankle Surgery—Tips for a Speedy and Safe Recovery Introduction

November 7, 2024

Ankle Surgery Options—From Arthroscopy to Reconstruction Introduction

November 4, 2024

Unveiling the Hidden Dangers: The Risks of Using Unapproved Peptides for Health and Performance Enhancement

October 31, 2024

TB-500 Exposed: The Risks Outweigh the Benefits

October 30, 2024

When to See an Ankle Surgeon—Signs You Need Specialized Care Introduction

October 30, 2024

Achilles Tendon Tears: When to Consider Surgery By Victor R. Prisk, M.D. 

October 25, 2024
Achilles Tendon Tears

Do You Need Foot Surgery for Flat Feet? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore By Victor R. Prisk, M.D. 

October 25, 2024
Foot Surgery | Flat Feet

The Role of Weight-Bearing CT Scanning in Orthopaedics: Advancing Patient Care at Prisk Orthopaedics

August 30, 2024

Boosting Testosterone Without the Needle: The P.O.W. Approach for Men with Low T

August 5, 2024

Understanding Malleolar Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care

August 5, 2024

The Dangers of Using BPC-157 as a “Prescribed” Peptide for Musculoskeletal Injuries

July 16, 2024

Understanding Elbow Biceps Ruptures: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery.

April 16, 2024

The Athelete Triad

April 16, 2024

Shedding Pounds with Science: A Look at Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and Tirazepatide (Muonjaro/Zepbound) for Weight Loss

March 27, 2024

Exploring Emerging Techniques: Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrates (BMAC) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Ankle Cartilage Repair or Relief of Pain.

March 26, 2024

Restoring Mobility: Exploring Arthroscopic Ankle Cartilage Surgery at Prisk Orthopaedics and Wellness, PC

March 26, 2024

Weight Loss Medications: Partnering with Science for a Healthier You at Prisk Orthopaedics and Wellness, PC

March 25, 2024

Revolutionizing Fluoroscopy: The Smart C Mini C-Arm at POW

November 14, 2023

ANKLE ARTHRITIS SOLUTIONS AT P.O.W.

September 6, 2023

Meniscus Tears: Nonoperative and Operative Treatment

September 6, 2023

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

January 24, 2023

Low Testosterone- “Low T”

January 24, 2023

Meniscus Tears

January 24, 2023

Targeted Training, Muscle, Strength, and Power

January 13, 2023

KNOW YOUR LIPIDS

January 11, 2023

Pronation, Supination, Foot Pain, and Running Shoe Types.

January 10, 2023

The Happy Rotator Cuff

January 10, 2023

Achilles Tendinopathy: It’s not just tendinitis.

October 11, 2022

Shin Splints and Shockwave

July 22, 2022

Lapiplasty® and The Lapidus Bunionectomy.

May 2, 2022

CuraMedix Blog: New Study: Running-Related Injuries No Match for Shock Wave

February 5, 2021
Sport Injuries | Orthopaedic Doctor | Running Injury | EPAT | ESWT

About Bunion Treatment: Surgery and Other Options

January 28, 2020
Foot and Ankle Care | Foot Issues | Bunion | Foot Surgery

About Ankle Instability: When To See An Orthopaedic Doctor For Your Sprained Ankle

December 27, 2019
Ankle | Foot and Ankle Care | Ankle Instability | Orthopaedic Doctor

Standing CT Scans of Foot and Ankle Injuries Now Part of Prisk Orthopaedics and Wellness

December 3, 2019
pedCAT | Standing CT | CT Skan | Foot and Ankle Care | Sport Injuries | Dance Injuries

Plantar Fasciitis FAQ: What To Know About Symptoms & Treatment

October 29, 2019
Plantar Fasciitis | Foot Pain | Orthopaedics and Wellness | Foot and Ankle Care | Heel Pain | Foot Issues