Welcome to another episode of the Apogee Fitness Podcast.  In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Gao Orthopedic Surgeon with local ortho/neuro medical Private Practice in the Upstate SC area, Carolina Orthopedic Neurosurgical Associates (CONA).  Dr. Gao specializes in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic procedures of shoulders/hips/knees, ACL and Rotator Cuff tears/repairs, shoulder and hip replacements, and orthopedic trauma/fractures.  We had a great time discussing Dr. Gao's personal and professional background, into how major surgical procedures such as ACL and rotator cuff repairs have progressed within the past 10 years.  We talk about injury prevention in sports, rehabilitation after surgery, recovery, and importance of a healthy working relationship between various providers in the surgical and rehabilitative world.  This was such a fun episode to record; Dr. Ian Gao is a natural behind the mic!  We love Dr. Gao and after listening to this episode we know ya'll will too!  Special thank you to Jeff Carter PT, MBA (David's dad) for stepping in and co-hosting this episode!  You can follow CONA on instagram at @cona_sc and at their website www.carolinaona.com