In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
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In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part X)
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The 30 Minute Workout That Will Change Your Life (part X)
Welcome to the tenth installment of our at-home resistance training series with Master Personal Trainer Kelley Workman.
Today we’re taking things up a notch with a full-body weighted vest circuit designed to build strength, endurance, and confidence.
Today’s format: • 4 exercises • 1 minute of work, rest varies • 4+ rounds total Circuit breakdown:
1️⃣ Weighted Step-Ups → 1 min work / 30 sec rest
2️⃣ Vest Bird Dogs → 1 min each side / 1 min rest
3️⃣ Single-Leg Vest Squats (using step) → 1 min per leg / 1 min rest
4️⃣ Weighted Vest Burpees → 1 min work / 30 sec rest
✨ This session is intense but adaptable—perfect for challenging your limits while staying safe and mindful. Remember, progress looks different for everyone. Go at your own pace, honor your body, and celebrate every rep you complete. Keep showing up. Keep moving forward. Your midlife strength journey continues here.
💪 🎓 Train with Kelley: Explore custom training and support at www.kelleymoves.com
👨⚕️ Paul Shupe, MD – Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Sees patients at: UT Physicians Orthopedics – Memorial Villages
📍 950 Corbindale Rd, Ste 300, Houston, TX 77024-2849
📞 (713) 486-1700 UT Physicians Orthopedics at Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute – Sugar Land
📍 17520 W Grand Pkwy S, Ste 200, Sugar Land, TX 77479-4759
📞 (713) 486-1600
▶️ New here? Start from the beginning and catch up on all past sessions in the full YouTube playlist: Resistance Training For Midlife - http://bit.ly/4fRdWYM
Empowering Midlife Wellness with Dr. Susan
In this video, I share my personal experience with low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis and inflammatory knee pain — a treatment with a long history in Europe that’s now being re-examined in the U.S. as a safe, evidence-based option for chronic orthopedic pain.
Low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) involves the use of very small, precisely targeted doses of radiation — typically one-tenth or less of what’s used in cancer treatment — to reduce inflammation and modulate immune response in joints, tendons, and soft tissues.
Research has shown that these low doses can help relieve pain and improve mobility, often providing durable results without the side effects of steroids or long-term medications. I’m joined by Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center in Houston, to discuss the science behind this therapy, its mechanisms of action, and the clinical outcomes we’re seeing today for conditions such as:
• Osteoarthritis
• inflammatory knee pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tennis elbow
• Shoulder and joint pain You’ll also see a glimpse of my own treatment session, as we explore how this “old yet new” approach is helping patients regain comfort, function, and quality of life — without medications or surgery.
Resources: Dr. Sanjay Mehta, Radiation Oncologist St. Joseph Cancer Center https://drsanjaymehta.com/
