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Posted on Sep 18, 2023
RegenMed is proud to announce that Dr. Bert Mandelbaum has joined its Clinical/Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Mandelbaum is an internationally recognized orthopedics thought leader. He serves on the ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2023
In my book, The Win Within, I discuss the notion that the victorious spirit in each of us is unlocked when we can engage in various life challenges and offerings that bring us a stronger sense of ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2023
As of the writing of this blog, the FIFA Women’s World Cup is well underway. The strength and athleticism of these soccer athletes are matched equally by their hearts – for the game and ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2023
3 Knee Health Preservation Tips to Help Enjoy You the Journey and Destination Summertime is unofficially considered “road trip season” in the United States. And as an avid traveler myself, ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2023
While most of the tips I’ve provided over the years on ways to boost orthopedic health have been interchangeable for men and women, some interesting bone anatomy differences exist between men ...
Continue reading "Spotlight on Men's Orthopedic Health" »
Posted on May 5, 2023
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in America, and knee arthritis is a common condition affecting millions worldwide. Estimates indicate that knee OA affects nearly 20 percent of ...
Continue reading "A Crucial Conversation About Knee Osteoarthritis" »
Posted on Apr 5, 2023
As our days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and the flowers begin to bloom – spring is in the air and when many people emerge from somewhat of a winter hibernation period. Whether from ...
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Posted on Mar 3, 2023
If you’re an elite athlete, weekend warrior, someone in between, or none of the above, if you’ve sustained an orthopedic injury that requires surgical correction, a focus on your nutrition ...
Continue reading "Eat, Drink, and Recover! Why Nutrition is Key to a Successful Orthopedic Surgery" »
Posted on Feb 9, 2023
When we hear of “serious” knee injuries, especially in professional athletics, they’re often easy to spot. A soccer player’s rapid pivoting motion and sudden direction change ...
Continue reading "Knee Injuries - They Don't Always Come in with a BOOM or a BANG!" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2023
Before closing the books on 2022, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) issued a report on an original investigation into the “ Effect of Diet and Exercise on Knee Pain in ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2022
Article Link: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/world-cup-soccer-2022-the-medical-perspective/ Bert Mandelbaum, MD, medical director of the FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Cedars-Sinai ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2022
Christian Pulisic's abdominal contusion after what became his game-winning goal kick in the recent USA vs. Iran World Cup 2022 match was tough to watch (especially on replay from multiple angles). ...
Continue reading "Knee Injuries and the Game of Soccer" »
Posted on Nov 3, 2022
When you’ve been a doctor in the orthopedic field for as long as I have, you hear some incredible things from patients about the pain they’re experiencing in their knees. Mostly, the ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2022
With October serving as the time of year when we place an increased focus on breast cancer awareness, it may surprise you to learn that this is also the month in which the national healthcare ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2022
Your knees are a critical part of your ability to perform everyday living functions. Your ability to stand upright, walk, kneel, or sit comfortably is all thanks to your knees. When they're ...
Continue reading "5 Healthy Knee Needs" »
Posted on Aug 29, 2022
Despite being the largest joint in the human body, the knee can be underappreciated when it comes to daily exercise. After all, if you ask most folks what their workout routines consist of, they will ...
Continue reading "How to Keep Your Knees Strong and Healthy" »
Posted on Aug 1, 2022
Many people who experience knee arthritis or achy knee joints report that the pain and other symptoms tend to flare up in the wintertime. It makes intuitive sense – colder temperatures and more ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2022
"Biologics" involves using growth factors or biological products such as stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), substances naturally made by your body, to help treat and heal various ...
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Posted on Jun 3, 2022
Chronic knee pain can make people who walk a lot think they should stop – they shouldn’t. The recommendation to "do more" of something when that activity seems to be painful can ...
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Posted on May 26, 2022
These 4 structures surrounding the ACL are there to protect and serve. When someone suffers an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, most physicians and physical therapists will have them ...
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Posted on Apr 22, 2022
Exercise can often be the last thing on the mind of someone suffering from a chronic knee pain condition. And as research indicates, many people who have degenerative diseases of the knee, such as ...
Continue reading "Dr. Mandelbaum for U.S. News & World Report: Exercising With Knee Pain: Do's and Don'ts" »
Posted on Mar 2, 2022
Your diet is as important as exercise to help keep the knees healthy and strong. If you're like many Americans, you resolve to eat more healthily and exercise consistently around this time of ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2022
You don’t have to be among the millions who ditch their health resolutions. Depending on which polls you look at, it appears to be standard practice for most people to ditch their New ...
Continue reading "Sticking with Your Resolve" »
Posted on Feb 10, 2022
Want Stronger Knees? Here are 3 Critical Keys for Knee-Joint Strength and Active-Living Protection. As the largest joint in the human body, the knee can be underappreciated when it comes to daily ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2021
The frostier months ahead can be tough on the knees, here are 4 tips for relief. If you live in a climate where seasons are a thing, and the winter brings temps that dip into the single digits or ...
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