Patient education

Download plain-language guides for procedures, common conditions, exercises, surgery, and recovery.

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Infographics

Full-color, plain-language visual education. Multi-page infographics are included together in one download.

First page of Fitness After 40
Healthy movement2 pages

Fitness After 40

Strength, cardio, mobility, recovery, nutrition, and habits that support lifelong movement.

First page of Why Controlling Inflammation Matters
Surgery and recovery1 page

Why Controlling Inflammation Matters

A visual overview of inflammation, healing, and health factors around surgery and orthobiologic procedures.

Orthobiologics and nonsurgical care

Preview of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

How PRP is prepared, when it may be considered, and what recovery can involve.

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First page of Orthobiologics: An Overview

Orthobiologics: An Overview

PRP, microfat, BMAC, and shockwave explained in plain language.

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First page of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

What BMAC is, where it may fit, and what to expect.

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First page of Microfat and Adipose Therapy

Microfat and Adipose Therapy

A guide to this same-day, joint-preserving treatment option.

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First page of Focused Shockwave Therapy

Focused Shockwave Therapy

How focused acoustic energy may support selected tendon and bone conditions.

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Conditions and exercise

First page of Understanding Shoulder Pain

Understanding Shoulder Pain

Common sources of shoulder pain and the usual order of care.

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First page of Understanding Knee Pain

Understanding Knee Pain

Meniscus, ligament, kneecap, and arthritis concerns explained clearly.

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First page of Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder Arthritis

Care options from therapy and injections through joint replacement.

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First page of Shoulder Exercises

Shoulder Exercises

A printable starting program for shoulder mobility and strength.

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First page of Knee Exercises

Knee Exercises

A printable starting program for knee motion and strength.

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Surgery and aftercare

First page of Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy

The basics of minimally invasive joint surgery and recovery.

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First page of Shoulder Reconstruction

Shoulder Reconstruction

Repair and reconstruction options for the rotator cuff, labrum, and instability.

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First page of Considering Surgery

Considering Surgery

Questions to ask and what to know before an orthopaedic procedure.

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Preview of Postoperative Instructions

Postoperative Instructions

General guidance for pain control, wound care, activity, and warning signs.

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Healthy activity and recovery

First page of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition for Recovery

Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition for Recovery

Practical whole-food nutrition and hydration guidance during recovery.

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Preview of Preparing Your Body for Healing

Preparing Your Body for Healing

1 page

Practical steps that may support recovery before surgery or an orthobiologic procedure.

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First page of Fit After 40: Patient Guide

Fit After 40: Patient Guide

Practical guidance for building strength, mobility, conditioning, and recovery habits after 40.

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These guides provide general education and do not replace an examination, diagnosis, or instructions specific to your care.

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