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2026-06-12T10:43:00+00:00

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

Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) responds to load, not rest. POW PT explains the isometric and heavy-slow-resistance re…

  tagspatellar 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

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

GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide are now FDA-approved for MASH fatty liver disease. A P.O.W. physician explains what the 2026 ev…

2026-06-11T15:07:00+00:00
tagsGLP-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

Sinus tarsi syndrome causes lingering outer-ankle pain after a sprain. A Pittsburgh foot & ankle surgeon explains the sympto…

2026-06-09T16:06:00+00:00
tagssinus 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

Ball-of-foot pain or a drifting second toe? Dr. Victor Prisk explains plantar plate tear symptoms, the drawer test, recovery…

2026-06-08T13:17:00+00:00
tagsplantar 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

Eriksson Ek could not push off. That is the RTS question. A foot and ankle surgeon and PT team explain force plate testing, …

2026-05-25T02:01:00+00:00
tagsreturn 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

ECO2026 data (May 12-15, 2026) confirms GLP-1 drugs preserve muscle when paired with protein and resistance training. A phys…

2026-05-22T16:46:00+00:00
tagspreserve 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

NHL Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek (calcaneus) and Jonas Brodin (great toe) broke their feet blocking shots. A foot and ankle surge…

2026-05-19T15:12:00+00:00
tagscalcaneus 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

Four weeks of prehab before ankle surgery cuts recovery time dramatically. Pittsburgh pre-op protocol from Prisk Orthopaedic…

2026-04-28T10:22:00+00:00
tagsAnkle Prehab | Pre-Surgery Prep | Orthopedic Care

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

Total ankle replacement or ankle fusion? A Pittsburgh foot and ankle surgeon's 2026 decision guide for end-stage ankle arthr…

2026-04-28T07:42:00+00:00
tagsTotal Ankle Replacement | Ankle Fusion | Ankle Arthritis

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

Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound? Learn the supervised off-ramp protocol that protects your weight loss. By Dr. Victor …

2026-04-20T17:14:00+00:00
tagsHow to Stop? | Structured Off-Ramp | Resistance Training

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