Red Sky Ortho Wellness Pathway
One of the goals of all the Red Sky pathways is to help your body, your cells, your mitochondria do the job they were made to do to heal you.
“The goal is to keep the athlete out of the operating room, not talk them into it”
John Bergeld, MD | World Renowned Orthopedic Sports Surgeon
Your cells want to create “good energy,” the essential fuel that impacts every aspect of our physical and mental wellbeing. We want to help you identify issues in your body and environment that may be hindering this process.
The ideal candidate for the Ortho Wellness Pathway is someone with an orthopedic condition who is trying to avoid surgery. Alternatively, we may be able to help you if your surgery failed and you have been assessed to not be a candidate for further surgery.
Depending on your diagnosis, the program may include:
Ortho eval
Baseline DEXA scan and follow-up scan at 3 and 6 months to monitor your progress
Ortho Laser treatments
Injections – platelet rich plasm, gel shots, (Hyaluronic Acid and cortisone) if indicated
Pilates based fitness focus
Weight loss programs
Power Plate
How this program works
1. Sports Medicine Trained Orthopedic Surgeon Evaluation
We start your program off with an evaluation from Dr. Paul. Dr. Paul is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in non surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. He was named Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine for Orthopedic Surgery the last 4 years.
Your orthopedic evaluation by Dr. Paul and his team may be billed to your insurance.
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2. Fitness based approach/Pilates focused
Our unique Ortho Wellness program takes a fitness-first approach to healing, empowering you to regain strength, mobility, and confidence. We integrate the principles of Pilates with specialized orthopaedic care to create a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals. Learn more about our approach to pilates here.
3. Ortho Laser Treatments
We are excited to be the first orthopedic clinic in Charlotte to use red light and infrared laser in the treatment of orthopedic conditions.
Light therapy is not new. In 1903, Niels Ryberg Finsen won the Nobel Prize for his invention of light therapy for lupus ("skin tuberculosis").
In their new guidelines, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) now recommends the use of FDA-approved laser therapy for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The AAOS’s released this recommendation in their most recent evidence-based clinical guidelines, which are made to help physicians decide on clinical treatments for their patients. After reviewing available scientific and clinical information, the AAOS concluded that laser therapy has been proven to improve pain and functions in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. "Patients should expect to experience improvements in pain and function with the treatment,” stated the AAOS. They also reflected on laser therapy’s lack of serious side effects.
Go to our Ortho Laser page to learn more.
4. Red Sky LED Light Treatments
Harness the healing power of light with Red Sky LED Light Therapy, a cutting-edge addition to our Ortho Wellness program. This innovative technology uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote pain relief. This leads to a cascade of benefits, including:
Reduced pain and inflammation: LED therapy helps to calm inflammation and reduce pain signals, providing natural relief.
Enhanced tissue repair: Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, essential for healing damaged tissues like muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Improved circulation: Increases blood flow to the treated area, delivering oxygen and nutrients necessary for optimal healing.
Faster recovery: Accelerate your recovery from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions.
Power plate
The Power Plate machine use whole-body vibration (WBV) to stimulate muscles and offer a range of fitness and health benefits including:
Weight Reduction
Body Contouring
Cellulite Elimination
Skin Tightening
Bone Health
DEXA SCANNER
Body composition analysis using our DEXA scanner provides detailed and accurate information about overall health and athletic performance.:
Bone Density
Limb Comparison for Muscle Imbalance
Visceral Fat Assessment
Early Detection of Osteoporosis
About Dr. Jonathan Paul, MD
Dr. Paul is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. After his orthopedic training, Dr. Paul completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic where he served as Team Physician for the 1997 NBA All-Star game and was part of the medical team for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland State University. After his fellowship, Dr. Paul established his practice in Charlotte, NC, focusing on shoulder and knee injuries. As he has become established in the Charlotte region, Dr. Paul has gained a reputation for expertise, becoming the first doctor to appear on the local sports talk show Fox Got Game as well being consulted on various sports medicine articles in the Charlotte Observer. In Charlotte, he served as Team Physician for the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team and the Carolina Speed Professional Indoor Football Team. Himself an avid athlete, Dr. Paul played college soccer at Syracuse University and continues to push the limits of an aging athlete as a “weekend warrior.”
