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Rytel Sports Medicine
Nov. 17, 2025, 9:38 a.m.
Rotator Cuff Injuries: 6 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
2025-11-17T09:38:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Nov. 3, 2025, 5:21 p.m.
ACL Surgery
When Is ACL Surgery Necessary?
When Is ACL Surgery Necessary? Signs to Watch For in Pittsburgh
2025-11-03T17:21:00+00:00
ACL Surgery
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When Is ACL Surgery Necessary?
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 23, 2025, 11:14 a.m.
ACL Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment
ACL Surgery
ACL Treatment
ACL Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment: Which Is Right for You?
2025-10-23T11:14:00+00:00
ACL Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Treatment
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ACL Surgery
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ACL Treatment
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 16, 2025, 6:30 a.m.
How to Manage Pain and Swelling After ACL Surgery in Pittsburgh
2025-10-16T06:30:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 19, 2025, 8:45 a.m.
elbow surgery
elbow pain
Recovering From Elbow Surgery? 5 Essential Tips for the Best Results
2025-09-19T08:45:00+00:00
elbow surgery
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elbow pain
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 18, 2025, 8:04 a.m.
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics for Athletes
6 Benefits of Orthobiologics for Athletes and Active Adults in Pittsburgh
2025-09-18T08:04:00+00:00
Orthobiologics
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Orthobiologics for Athletes
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 11, 2025, 10:41 a.m.
PRP
Stem Cell Therapy
PRP vs. Stem Cell Therapy in Pittsburgh, PA: Which is Right for You?
2025-09-11T10:41:00+00:00
PRP
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Stem Cell Therapy
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 11, 2025, 7:57 a.m.
restore mobility
chronic pain
How Elbow Surgery Can Restore Mobility and Relieve Chronic Pain
2025-09-11T07:57:00+00:00
restore mobility
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chronic pain
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 4, 2025, 7:19 a.m.
orthobiologics
orthobiology
What Are Orthobiologics? 3 Ways They Could Revolutionize Your Recovery
2025-09-04T07:19:00+00:00
orthobiologics
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orthobiology
Rytel Sports Medicine
Aug. 1, 2025, 1:33 p.m.
Cartilage Recovery
Foods
Healing
What Foods Boost Cartilage Recovery During Healing?
2025-08-01T13:33:00+00:00
Cartilage Recovery
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Foods
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Healing
Rytel Sports Medicine
July 25, 2025, 12:07 p.m.
Microfracture
Cartilage Restoration
Difference
Microfracture vs. Cartilage Restoration Techniques: What’s the Difference?
2025-07-25T12:07:00+00:00
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Cartilage Restoration
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Difference
Rytel Sports Medicine
July 18, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Cartilage Repair
Joint Pain
Pittsburgh PA
Is Your Joint Pain Serious? 5 Signs You Might Need Cartilage Repair in Pittsburgh, PA
2025-07-18T14:19:00+00:00
Cartilage Repair
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Joint Pain
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Pittsburgh PA
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 24, 2025, 9:35 a.m.
Knee Replacement
Partial and Total
Key Differences
Key Differences Between Partial and Total Knee Replacement Surgeries
2025-06-24T09:35:00+00:00
Knee Replacement
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Partial and Total
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Key Differences
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 17, 2025, 10:29 a.m.
Orthopedic Specialist
Knee Arthritis
Arthritis Symptoms
How an Orthopedic Specialist Identifies Knee Arthritis Symptoms That Need Treatment
2025-06-17T10:29:00+00:00
Orthopedic Specialist
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Knee Arthritis
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Arthritis Symptoms
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 10, 2025, 6:56 a.m.
Knee Pain
Surgery
Conservative Treatments
5 Signs Your Knee Pain May Require Surgery Instead of Conservative Treatments
2025-06-10T06:56:00+00:00
Knee Pain
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Surgery
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Conservative Treatments
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 16, 2025, 8:08 a.m.
Shoulder Surgery
Recovery Tips
Brackenridge PA
Top 6 Recovery Tips After Shoulder Surgery in Brackenridge, PA
2025-05-16T08:08:00+00:00
Shoulder Surgery
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Recovery Tips
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Brackenridge PA
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 9, 2025, 8:39 a.m.
Shoulder Injuries
Athletes Injuries
5 Common Shoulder Injuries Athletes Should Never Ignore
2025-05-09T08:39:00+00:00
Shoulder Injuries
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Athletes Injuries
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 2, 2025, 8:06 a.m.
Shoulder Issues
Early Signs
Brackenridge PA
How to Recognize Early Signs of Shoulder Issues and When to Seek Help in Brackenridge, PA
2025-05-02T08:06:00+00:00
Shoulder Issues
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Early Signs
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Brackenridge PA
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 21, 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Protective Gear
Sports Injury
Minimize Risks
How to Choose the Right Protective Gear for Different Sports to Minimize Injury Risks
2025-04-21T09:52:00+00:00
Protective Gear
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Sports Injury
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Minimize Risks
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 14, 2025, 8:42 a.m.
Sports
Joints
Warm-Up
5 Simple Warm-Up Routines to Protect Your Joints and Muscles During Sports Activities
2025-04-14T08:42:00+00:00
Sports
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Joints
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Warm-Up
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 9, 2025, 5:51 a.m.
Warm-Up
Warm-Up Mistakes
Sports Injuries
3 Common Warm-Up Mistakes That Could Lead to Sports Injuries
2025-04-09T05:51:00+00:00
Warm-Up
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Warm-Up Mistakes
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Sports Injuries
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 31, 2025, 1:21 p.m.
Sports
Youth Sports
Sports Dangers
The Hidden Dangers of Overtraining in Youth Sports
2025-03-31T13:21:00+00:00
Sports
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Youth Sports
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Sports Dangers
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 26, 2025, 7:47 a.m.
Nutrition
Youth Sports
Sports Injuries
How Nutrition Plays a Critical Role in Preventing Youth Sports Injuries
2025-03-26T07:47:00+00:00
Nutrition
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Youth Sports
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Sports Injuries
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 21, 2025, 8:41 a.m.
Youth Athlete
Injury Prevention
Parents Tips
Youth Athlete Injury Prevention: Essential Tips for Parents
2025-03-21T08:41:00+00:00
Youth Athlete
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Injury Prevention
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Parents Tips
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 27, 2025, 10:09 a.m.
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics Science
Body’s Natural Healing
The Science Behind Orthobiologics: Unlocking the Body’s Natural Healing Power
2025-02-27T10:09:00+00:00
Orthobiologics
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Orthobiologics Science
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Body’s Natural Healing
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 20, 2025, 5:45 a.m.
Sports
Sports Injuries
Orthobilogic Treatments
Sports Injuries That Benefit Most from Orthobiologic Treatments
2025-02-20T05:45:00+00:00
Sports
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Sports Injuries
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Orthobilogic Treatments
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 13, 2025, 9:58 a.m.
Orthobiologics
Sports Injuries
Naturally Treat Sports Injuries
How Orthobiologics Can Help Treat Sports Injuries Naturally
2025-02-13T09:58:00+00:00
Orthobiologics
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Sports Injuries
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Naturally Treat Sports Injuries
Rytel Sports Medicine
Jan. 31, 2025, 10:59 a.m.
Shoulder Replacement
Athletes Shoulder
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: What Athletes Need to Know
2025-01-31T10:59:00+00:00
Shoulder Replacement
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Athletes Shoulder
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Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Rytel Sports Medicine
Dec. 17, 2024, 1:28 p.m.
Winter Sports
injury prevention
Preparing for Winter Sports: Injury Prevention & Care
2024-12-17T13:28:00+00:00
Winter Sports
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injury prevention
Rytel Sports Medicine
Nov. 11, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Cartilage Repair
Cartilage
The Benefits of Cartilage Repair for Athletes
2024-11-11T14:41:00+00:00
Cartilage Repair
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Cartilage
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 21, 2024, 12:39 p.m.
Dr. Rytel
Expertise
Why Choose Dr. Rytel? Top Reasons Patients Trust His Expertise
2024-10-21T12:39:00+00:00
Dr. Rytel
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Expertise
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 18, 2024, 1:03 p.m.
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement Myths
Shoulder Replacement Myths Debunked: What You Should Know
2024-09-18T13:03:00+00:00
Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Myths
Rytel Sports Medicine
Aug. 12, 2024, 12:50 p.m.
ACL
ACL tears
ACL Tears 101
2024-08-12T12:50:00+00:00
ACL
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ACL tears
Rytel Sports Medicine
July 22, 2024, 2:55 p.m.
conservative treatment
shoulder pain
Managing Shoulder Pain: From Conservative Treatments to Surgery
2024-07-22T14:55:00+00:00
conservative treatment
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shoulder pain
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 7, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
athlete's shoulder
overuse injuries
Why Overuse Spells Disaster for a Throwing Athlete's Shoulder
2024-06-07T14:06:00+00:00
athlete's shoulder
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overuse injuries
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 10, 2024, 12:54 p.m.
ACL injuries
ACL treatment
ACL Injuries A to Z: Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
2024-05-10T12:54:00+00:00
ACL injuries
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ACL treatment
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 9, 2024, 12:23 p.m.
shoulder replacement
6 signs for a shoulder replacement
6 Signs It Might Be Time For a Shoulder Replacement
2024-04-09T12:23:00+00:00
shoulder replacement
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6 signs for a shoulder replacement
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 12, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
Spring sports
body for spring sports
Spring into Action: Preparing Your Body for Spring Sports
2024-03-12T13:53:00+00:00
Spring sports
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body for spring sports
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 15, 2024, 4:21 p.m.
How Joint Surgery Can Impact Your Heart Health
2024-02-15T16:21:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Jan. 10, 2024, 11:47 a.m.
Cartilage Repair: A New Beginning for Your Joints in the New Year
2024-01-10T11:47:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Dec. 20, 2023, 7:18 p.m.
Setting New Year's Resolutions for Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
2023-12-20T19:18:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Nov. 8, 2023, 6:44 p.m.
Common Signs That You Need a Shoulder Replacement
2023-11-08T18:44:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 9, 2023, 4:32 p.m.
Top 4 Pain Relief Tips for Sports Injuries
2023-10-09T16:32:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 19, 2023, 6:38 p.m.
Shoulder Instability in Sports: How Does It Happen?
2023-09-19T18:38:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Aug. 14, 2023, 4:26 p.m.
Do I Have a Rotator Cuff Injury?
2023-08-14T16:26:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
July 21, 2023, 3:51 p.m.
The Most Common Summer Sports Injuries: Staying Safe in the Sun
2023-07-21T15:51:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 8, 2023, 6:46 p.m.
What Does Having a “Board-Certified” Orthopedist Mean for You?
2023-06-08T18:46:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 12, 2023, 12:42 p.m.
Top 5 Sports Injuries for Cheerleaders & Dancers
2023-05-12T12:42:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 12, 2023, 2:06 p.m.
Is It Time For a Shoulder Replacement?
2023-04-12T14:06:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 4, 2023, 12:38 p.m.
Top 5 Injuries In Gymnastics
2023-04-04T12:38:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 9, 2023, 3:25 p.m.
Importance of Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes
2023-03-09T15:25:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 9, 2023, 2:01 p.m.
Wrist Sprain Injury: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
2023-03-09T14:01:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Dec. 6, 2022, 8:32 p.m.
8 Signs You May Need A Knee Replacement
2022-12-06T20:32:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Nov. 30, 2022, 6:06 p.m.
Top 5 Most Common Youth Injuries in Sports
2022-11-30T18:06:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 25, 2022, 3:29 p.m.
Top 8 Tips for Preventing Muscle Strains
2022-10-25T15:29:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 10, 2022, 3:20 p.m.
Top 5 Fall Sports Injuries and Prevention Tips from Dr. Rytel
2022-10-10T15:20:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Aug. 26, 2022, 6:51 p.m.
Is My Shoulder Dislocated? Here Are 7 Signs to Look For
2022-08-26T18:51:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Aug. 11, 2022, 8:07 p.m.
6 Tips for Rotator Cuff Injury Prevention from Your Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Specialist
2022-08-11T20:07:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 23, 2022, 6:50 p.m.
Recovery For Athletes: How Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Works
2022-06-23T18:50:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 23, 2022, 3:16 p.m.
Do I Have Tennis Elbow? Symptoms Of Tennis Elbow
2022-05-23T15:16:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 8, 2022, 3:14 p.m.
Treating Arthritis In Shoulder: Is Surgery Necessary?
2022-04-08T15:14:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 23, 2022, 5:04 p.m.
The Science Behind Platelet-Rich Plasma
2022-03-23T17:04:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 22, 2022, 3:54 p.m.
What is ACI?
2022-02-22T15:54:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Dec. 2, 2021, 4:26 p.m.
Sprains vs. Strains: What’s the Difference?
2021-12-02T16:26:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Dec. 2, 2021, 3:32 p.m.
Why Minimally and Non-Invasive Treatments are Better
2021-12-02T15:32:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 28, 2021, 7:06 p.m.
Why Physical Therapy is Not Optional After a Sports Injury
2021-10-28T19:06:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 6, 2021, 5:13 p.m.
Back to School: 4 Tips for Sport Injury Prevention
2021-10-06T17:13:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Oct. 6, 2021, 12:51 p.m.
Back to School: 4 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel
2021-10-06T12:51:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 9, 2021, 12:43 p.m.
Back to School: 4 Tips for Sport Injury Prevention
2021-09-09T12:43:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
Sept. 1, 2021, 1:16 p.m.
What Are Orthobiologics? Here’s What You Should Know
2021-09-01T13:16:00+00:00
Rytel Sports Medicine
July 13, 2021, 8:31 p.m.
Sports Injury
Shoulder Injury
Most Common Injuries for Swimmers
2021-07-13T20:31:00+00:00
Sports Injury
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Shoulder Injury
Rytel Sports Medicine
June 7, 2021, 1 p.m.
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Pain
When Might You Need A Shoulder Replacement?
2021-06-07T13:00:00+00:00
Shoulder Injury
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Shoulder Replacement Surgery
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Shoulder Pain
Rytel Sports Medicine
May 10, 2021, 3:38 p.m.
OATS
Knee Surgery
OATS Cartilage Restoration 101
2021-05-10T15:38:00+00:00
OATS
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Knee Surgery
Rytel Sports Medicine
April 9, 2021, 8:01 p.m.
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Instability Surgery: FAQs From Your PA Sports Medicine Specialist
2021-04-09T20:01:00+00:00
Shoulder Injury
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Shoulder Instability
Rytel Sports Medicine
March 4, 2021, 9:25 p.m.
ACL Injury
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Injury
ACL Reconstruction FAQ’s From Your Pittsburgh Knee Specialist
2021-03-04T21:25:00+00:00
ACL Injury
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ACL Reconstruction
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Knee Injury
Rytel Sports Medicine
Feb. 24, 2021, 8:28 p.m.
Exercise Tips
Fitness Tips
4 Tips for Your 2021 Home Workout
2021-02-24T20:28:00+00:00
Exercise Tips
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Fitness Tips
Rytel Sports Medicine
Jan. 8, 2021, 5:50 p.m.
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Injury
Cold Shoulder: How to Spot a Rotator Cuff Injury
2021-01-08T17:50:00+00:00
Rotator Cuff
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Shoulder Injury
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