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Lose Weight
Gain Strength

Prevent Injury

A Revolutionary Approach to Preventative Orthopedic Care

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The Orthopedic Optimization program combines breakthrough weight loss GLP-1 medication with targeted physical therapy to help you get in shape and avoid injury.

 

Our physician-supervised program delivers lasting results through medical expertise you can trust.

Dr. Seth Neubardt

About the Program

Our Approach

Traditional orthopedic care often leads to surgery. We're changing that. By addressing what is often the root cause—excess weight—we help patients avoid injury and surgical procedures by building strength and improving mobility.

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Personalized Medication Plans Utilizing 
Wegovy / Ozempic 

Schedule a consultation with Dr Neubardt and make a plan for success.  Even for patients looking to lose 20 lbs, we can prescribe a GLP-1 medication and make recommendations for improving your general physical condition.  

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Our physical therapy program is designed to counter the biggest concern with the GLP-1 medications-- loss of muscle mass. With insurance-covered physical therapy you can maintain muscle mass, enhance strength, and promote overall orthopedic well-being. We will provide the PT prescription. 

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Nutritional Guidance

We provide nutritional guidance to support weight management and optimize the benefits of GLP-1 medications. Your journey towards better health is certainly aided by Wegovy, but education about better eating will sustain your progress. We provide a prescription for a licensed nutritional consultation which insurance may cover. 

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DEXA Body Composition Scans

DEXA scans provide a precise window into your weight loss journey, measuring exactly how much fat you're losing—and more importantly, how much muscle you're maintaining. By tracking your body composition every six months, we can fine-tune your physical therapy program to protect your muscle mass. A prescription for the full-body DEXA is provided. Insurance may cover the scan.

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Insurance May Cover Your GLP-1 Medication

We submit your Wegovy prescription to your pharmacy and they determine if insurance will cover the cost.  We are not involved with selling, supplying or profiting from medications. If insurance denies coverage, check out our updated information on where to obtain generic Wegovy from trusted compounding pharmacies. You will be able to buy direct at the lowest prices available. 

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We Take It Slow:
6-Month Program

We believe in sustainable, lasting results—not quick fixes.

Our 6-month program takes a measured approach to weight loss and strength building, allowing your body to adapt and change naturally. After 6 months, reduce Wegovy usage or come off of the medication completely.

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Meet Seth Neubardt, MD

As a board certified orthopedic surgeon, I am dedicated to optimizing orthopedic health through a comprehensive approach that integrates cutting-edge GLP-1 medications and personalized physical therapy programs. My mission is to help individuals gain strength and mobility while achieving sustainable weight loss.

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Here's How Ortho Opti Works:

Doctor Consultation Meeting

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Online Assessment

  • Start your journey with a simple online questionnaire about your orthopedic symptoms, health history, and weight loss goals.

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Telehealth Medical Consultation With

Dr. Neubardt

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  • Discuss your personalized weight management and PT strategy

  • Get answers to your questions about the program

  • Dr Neubardt will prescribe Wegovy, Physical Therapy and testing, as indicated.

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Receive Your Prescribed GLP-1 Medication 

  • Monthly Wegovy prescriptions

  • Regular physical therapy sessions

  • Ongoing medical support including access to your healthcare team with messaging, medication management, progress monitoring, prescription refills 

A careful balance of medication and physical therapy creates lasting habits and permanent lifestyle changes, setting you up for long-term success.

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