R. Nelson Mead, MD

03/05/2026

Runners have a special skill: pretending a rolled ankle didn’t just happen.

Shake it off. Walk it out. Keep going.

But when the same ankle keeps rolling, it’s usually a sign the ligaments that stabilize the joint have been stretched one too many times. That’s when the ankle starts feeling unreliable, no matter how good the shoes are.

If that same ankle keeps rolling, let’s talk about it.
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03/05/2026

Incredible. The strength and joint control it takes to land that is WILD.

03/03/2026

Spring baseball is back, and college club pitchers are getting their first real innings of the year this week. Strong arms are built on preparation, not just power.

03/03/2026

Thanks for the kind words, Melody — glad we could take care of your knee and get you moving again. Your feedback means a lot!

If Dr. Mead has helped you too, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a review on Google or drop a comment below.

02/28/2026

Weekend warrior. Weekday soreness.

That backswing looks smooth.
What you don’t see is the strain on the shoulder every time you load and rotate.

Golf shouldn’t leave you icing your arm in the parking lot.

If pain is part of your game, it doesn’t have to be.

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02/26/2026

Spring Training. Even the spectators are athletic.

Impressive hip mobility, by the way.

Down in front! 😅

Who else is excited for games this week? 🦎

02/26/2026

BODYPUMP has taken off. High reps. Lighter weights. Full body strength in under an hour. Add the music and group energy and it’s easy to see why people love it.

And it works. Strength training like this builds muscle, supports bone health, and boosts endurance. But when you’re moving fast and fatigued, form matters more than ever. Small compensations repeated over and over can add up.

Start lighter than you think. Focus on control first. Strong is good. Strong and pain free is better.

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02/23/2026

Myth: “If you can still throw, you’re fine.”
Fact: Most shoulder injuries don’t stop you right away. They show up as lost velocity, arm fatigue, or pain after you’re done.

That’s not just soreness. That’s your warning sign.

The sooner you get it looked at, the better the outcome.

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02/22/2026

🥇G-O-L-D.
That’s not just a win. That’s history.

A team for the history books ✍️🇺🇸

02/21/2026

Love seeing the fields full.
From 18 to 60+, that competitive edge never really leaves us. Good luck to everyone out there!

02/19/2026

Not every surgeon performing MACI® does so arthroscopically. Dr. Mead was the first field-trained surgeon in the U.S. to perform MACI® Arthro, advancing how cartilage restoration is delivered.

He was recently invited back to the Vericel and MACI Speakers Bureau, where technique and outcomes are examined at the highest level.

When expertise matters, it matters where you go.

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02/18/2026

Red. White. Gold. 🇺🇸🥇
Big moments like these are earned.

🎿 BACK ON THE TOP STEP OF THE PODIUM! 🥇

Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in alpine skiing women’s slalom at , her 3rd Olympic gold overall, marking a stunning comeback on the biggest stage. 🇺🇸✨