Fitness and sports health are evolving — and smarter training is being paired with advanced recovery tools and biologic therapies.

In this episode of Bad to the Bones, host Debbie Rody sits down with Dr. Adam Zucconi, Sports Medicine specialist and Occupational Medicine Medical Director, to discuss the fitness trends shaping 2026 and the growing role of biologic treatments in injury recovery and joint care.

Learn about: • Modern fitness and recovery trends • Wearable health technology • Functional and longevity-based training • PRP therapy and current indications • Stem cell treatments — what’s supported today • Peptides and safety considerations • CBD in pain and recovery support • How biologics complement — not replace — rehab and training

A practical, evidence-grounded conversation for athletes and active adults who want to train smarter and recover better.

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Bad to the Bones — expert conversations on movement, joints, and recovery.

Hand and wrist pain can stop life in its tracks — from typing and gripping to cooking and sleeping. In this episode of Bad to the Bones, orthopedic hand specialist Dr. Bruce Monaghan joins host Debbie Rody to explain two of the most common causes: trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome.

You’ll learn:

• What causes trigger finger & how it’s diagnosed
• The signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
• What separates nerve pain from tendon problems
• The professions most affected (office workers, mechanics, stylists, musicians & more)
• When conservative care works — and when minimally invasive surgery is the best option
• Inspiring patient success stories

If you’ve been dealing with numbness, tingling, finger locking, or hand weakness, this episode offers clarity — and hope.

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Bad to the Bones — conversations that help you move, live, and feel better.

On this episode of Bad to the Bones, host Debbie Rody sits down with Dr. Chiara Mariani, licensed acupuncture specialist at Premier Orthopaedic Associates, to demystify the ancient (yet scientifically backed) world of acupuncture and auriculotherapy. They explore how these holistic therapies work, the conditions they treat, and why they’re a game-changing part of integrated care. From back pain and migraines to anxiety and fatigue, discover how tiny needles and ear-based therapy can bring big relief — without medications or surgery. 🎯 Topics include:

• What is acupuncture? What is auriculotherapy?
• How does it relieve pain and restore balance?
• Common myths and misconceptions
• How acupuncture fits into POA’s collaborative patient care model
• Real patient results and success stories

💡 Whether you're curious, skeptical, or ready to try something new—this episode offers insight, inspiration, and next steps for your healing journey. 📍 Learn more or schedule an appointment at www.poasnj.com 📞 Call or Text: 856.690.1616