RIO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

01/23/2026

Fuel your recovery. Protein-rich snacks like peanut butter help build muscle and keep you moving.

01/20/2026

Knowing When To Take A Break
For athletes, persistent pain or swelling isn't just uncomfortable, it can be the body's way of saying it's time to seek help from a sports medicine doctor.

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Knowing When To Take A Break Athletes often push past their comfort zones, sometimes ignoring pain as just part of the game. However, knowing when pain signals something serious can help athletes stay healthy and maintain a thriving sports career. Pain that lingers or gets worse should not be shrugg...

01/13/2026

Worried About Runner’s Knee?
Runner’s knee disrupts training for the athlete, or the weekend run for the everyday individual. Learn how to get relief without giving up on running.

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Worried About Runner’s Knee? Running is going through a renaissance period. From running clubs and cool running brands to apps that spark fierce competition, everyone is eager to clock weekly miles and record personal bests. Running long distances is a prerequisite for athletes, especially in socc...

01/06/2026

New Hope For Knee Surgery Patients
ACL tears can disrupt the career of an athlete, but regenerative medicine provides quicker healing solutions and a smoother return to action.

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New Hope For Knee Surgery Patients An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a pivotal moment that can define the career of an athlete. The traditional recovery process, marked by slow progress and persistent discomfort, often casts a long shadow on athletic performance and mental fortitude. Regen...

01/02/2026

Shout out to the trainers who keep athletes strong, safe, and performing at their best.

12/26/2025

Gaining Advantages Even With Injuries
Discover how regenerative medicine can accelerate healing, reduce downtime, and optimize performance for athletes.

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Gaining Advantages Even With Injuries Injuries are often an inevitable part of sports, especially contact sports like football, basketball, and soccer. An athlete can get a simple muscle strain or a joint sprain. Some can get more severe ligament tears or bone fractures. Most injuries involve major....

12/19/2025

A New Frontier In Healing
In recent years, regenerative medicine has been growing in popularity. Learn how this therapy works by leveraging natural healing abilities.

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A New Frontier In Healing Regenerative medicine focuses on naturally healing, repairing, or even regenerating tissue for healing purposes. Injuries, chronic pain, and some illnesses require treatment to relieve symptoms and restore function. Doctors and other medical professionals may use pain medic...

12/12/2025

Everyone deserves access to quality care, including injury recovery and prevention.

12/12/2025

Thinking About Total Joint Replacement?
Robotic-assisted surgery is changing the game. Learn how this procedure enhances precision, improves outcomes, and optimizes recovery for total joint replacement.

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Thinking About Total Joint Replacement? There comes a time when a doctor or orthopedic surgeon may recommend a total joint replacement (TJR) of the knee, hip, or other major joint. TJR is a surgical procedure that supports a severely damaged or diseased joint. With TJR, an orthopedic surgeon complet...

12/05/2025

Return To Action Quicker With PRP Injections
PRP has quickly become a go-to solution for many sports injuries that previously sidelined athletes. Here's what you should know.

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Return To Action Quicker With PRP Injections For athletes, the goal is to spend as much time as possible performing sports. Sometimes though, the very activities people enjoy can also lead to injury. Regardless of activity levels, sometimes individuals can experience injuries that won't heal properl...

12/04/2025

Celebrate your favorite socks—and remember, good footwear can help prevent sports injuries.

11/26/2025

Surgery First, Physical Therapy Second
After surgery, especially orthopedic procedures, physical therapy is a necessary step toward recovery. Learn the many benefits of investing in physical therapy.

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Surgery First, Physical Therapy Second From ligament and bone fracture repairs to joint replacements, surgery is sometimes necessary to address a long-standing problem. Surgery is especially vital when pain medication and other alternatives fail to resolve the issue. By making incisions and accessin...