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518 Thrives Healthcast

518 Thrives Healthcast

By: Dr. Disha Spath
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 The 518 Thrives Healthcast with Dr. Disha Spath is a Capital Region health podcast helping Albany, Saratoga, and Upstate New York residents understand their health, prevent illness, and feel confident navigating care. Hosted by a local internal medicine physician, the show breaks down common health concerns—heart disease, weight management, menopause, mental health, preventive screenings, and everyday wellness—into clear, practical information you can actually use in your daily life. Each episode features conversations with trusted local doctors and specialists from across the 518, sharing real insights about symptoms, treatments, and how to stay healthy at every stage of life. No medical jargon. No fear tactics. Just honest, relatable health education designed for you and your family. Whether you're trying to catch problems early, manage a chronic condition, support a loved one, or simply live healthier, The 518 Thrives Healthcast connects you with the knowledge and local resources to take control of your health. If you live in New York's Capital Region and want a trusted, local health podcast focused on prevention, wellness, and real conversations with real physicians, this show is for you.2026
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  • Episode 2: ACL Tear from Skiing? What Active Adults in the Capital Region Need to Know About Knee Injuries & Recovery

    Episode 2: ACL Tear from Skiing? What Active Adults in the Capital Region Need to Know About Knee Injuries & Recovery
    Apr 16 2026

    In this episode of The 518 Thrives Healthcast, Dr. Disha Spath is joined by a leading orthopedic sports medicine specialist to break down ACL tears and meniscus tears — two of the most common knee injuries, especially during skiing and winter sports.

    Learn the key ACL injury symptoms, how to tell the difference between an ACL vs meniscus tear, and what happens inside the knee during injury. The episode also covers when to seek care, whether surgery is necessary, and what to expect from the ACL surgery recovery timeline, including the typical 6–8 month recovery process.

    If you live in Albany or the Capital Region and want to better understand sports knee injury treatment, prevention strategies, and how to safely return to activity after a knee injury from skiing, this episode provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance.

    Resources:

    • Dr. Kyle Flik: Ortho New York Profile
    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
    • Thrive Direct Primary Care
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    30 mins
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