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What if you could prevent knee surgery with the right knowledge and approach? In this episode of the Show Up Fitness Podcast, we promise you’ll become an expert on knee health with invaluable insights from our guest, Dr. Arash. We kick off with a thorough exploration of meniscus tears—both traumatic and degenerative—understanding how their nature and location influence treatment options. Dr. Arash demystifies the decision-making process behind surgical interventions versus conservative care, especially for symptoms like catching, locking, or clicking in the knee. You'll gain a crystal-clear perspective on the essential role of the meniscus in maintaining knee stability and hear strategies to manage knee pain effectively without rushing to the operating room.

Do knees wear out with use? we shatter this misconception, revealing how moderate running and balanced exercise can actually fortify your knee's health by strengthening the surrounding muscles and ligaments. The episode also delves into the hazards of overtraining and how to strike the perfect balance to evade overuse injuries. Don’t miss our conversation on cutting-edge advancements like meniscus transplants, which offer promising new solutions for knee injuries. Finally, we spotlight The Prehab Guys and their robust suite of resources, including their app and online exercise library, which are game-changers for both injury prevention and mobility enhancement. Catch all this and more for an episode jam-packed with expert advice on safeguarding your knees!

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