Bert Mandelbaum, M.D.

08/07/2026

Your mindset is more powerful than you think 🧠💪

Psychological resilience doesn’t just help you “cope”—it actually acts as a physical buffer for your body.

Research consistently shows that individuals with higher levels of optimism and goal-directed focus have:
✔️ Lower levels of systemic inflammation
✔️ Better heart rate variability (HRV)
✔️ Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
✔️ Lower likelihood of cognitive decline

In other words, optimism isn’t just a feeling—it creates a biochemical environment that supports cellular repair, recovery, and long-term health.

Training your mind is just as important as training your body.

Stay focused. Stay resilient. Stay strong.

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08/06/2026

🚶‍♂️🌲 Walking. With a performance upgrade. 🏃‍♀️💪

I was honored to be interviewed and quoted in this recent Outside Magazine article exploring the benefits of Nordic walking — a simple training tool that is gaining attention among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a smarter way to move.

Nordic walking is much more than walking with poles. 🏔️ By engaging the upper body along with the legs, it can provide a full-body workout that helps improve endurance, build strength, increase cardiovascular fitness, and reduce stress on the joints.

For athletes, it can be a valuable cross-training option because it allows you to stay active while minimizing impact. 🔄💯 Whether you’re recovering from an injury, building fitness, or looking for a new way to challenge yourself, sometimes the most effective tools are also the simplest.

Movement is medicine. 🩺✨

Read the full article here:
🔗 https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/nordic-walking-benefits-athletes/

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Doctors and sports physiologists say that this European walking style can relieve chronic pain, improve balance and heart health—all while keeping stress off the joints.

08/04/2026

🎙️ Honored to join Weekend Warrior on ESPN Los Angeles with my friend and colleague Dr. Robert Klapper

We had a fantastic conversation about sports medicine, injury prevention, and what it truly takes to stay healthy and perform at your best—whether you’re an elite athlete or just striving to stay active.

Programs like Weekend Warrior do an incredible job connecting the worlds of sports, medicine, and everyday health, helping people better understand their bodies and how to care for them.

Grateful for the opportunity to share insights and be part of such a meaningful discussion.

🎧 Listen to the full interview here: https://www.espn.com.mx/radio/play/_/id/48388716

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Dr. Mandelbaum is among the world's foremost experts in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions, especially those related to the knee. He practices at and serves as Co-Chair of Medical Affairs for Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Mandelbaum is the Chief Medical Officer....

07/31/2026

🧠💡 NEW BLOG POST: The Longevity Illusion — Why We Can’t Outsource Health

Excited to share my latest article on the Win Within blog:

👉 https://www.win-within.com/blog/2026/june/the-longevity-illusion-why-we-can-t-outsource-he/

In today’s world of AI-driven health insights, wearable data, and personalized “longevity protocols,” it’s easy to believe we can outsource our healthspan to technology.

But here’s the truth: we can’t.

While AI can help us interpret data, identify risk patterns, and guide better decisions, it cannot do the work for us. Longevity is not automated — it is earned through daily action.

🏃‍♂️ Movement
🥗 Nutrition
😴 Sleep
🧘‍♂️ Stress management
🤝 Human connection

These remain the real foundations of health and longevity — and no algorithm can replace them.

Technology is a powerful tool, but it is a copilot, not the driver.

Ultimately, the message is simple:
The algorithm can give you information — but only you can live the life.

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Advances in health tech are creating unprecedented optimism. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can now analyze your DNA in minutes, track continuous glucose levels in real-time, and assess your sleep architecture down to the millisecond. Generative AI models can instantly create a longevity protocol tail...

07/30/2026

Our health isn’t built in a day—it’s built in the choices you make every day. 💪

On my Win Within Health Tips page, I share practical, real-world strategies to help you stay active, prevent injury, and live with purpose—no matter your age or fitness level.

From optimizing performance to supporting long-term wellness, these tips are designed to help you:
✔️ Move better and stay injury-free
✔️ Build strength and resilience over time
✔️ Improve both physical and mental well-being
✔️ Embrace a lifestyle rooted in consistency and purpose

Because true success in health—and in life—comes from unlocking your “win within.” 🧠🔥

Small changes. Daily commitment. Long-term results.

👉 Explore more and start building your healthiest self today:
https://www.win-within.com/health-tips/

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Health Tips. The Win Within: Capturing Your Victorious Spirit is Dr. Bert R. Mandelbaum's masterpiece. Learn how to capture and satisfy your motivational needs as an athlete, coach, administrator, or executive!

07/28/2026

Excited to share insights from Cedars-Sinai's latest article on PRP therapy — a topic I’m often asked about by patients and athletes alike.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine that uses your body’s own biology to support healing. By concentrating platelets from your blood and re-injecting them into injured tissue, we can help stimulate repair, improve blood flow, and potentially accelerate recovery.

That said, it’s important to understand that PRP is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution. While many patients experience meaningful improvement, outcomes can vary depending on the condition being treated and individual biology—and research is still evolving.

My approach is always grounded in evidence-based medicine: using innovative treatments like PRP thoughtfully, safely, and in the right clinical context.

If you’re considering PRP or exploring non-surgical options for injury or joint pain, I encourage you to stay informed and speak with a qualified specialist.

🔗Read article here: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/stories-and-insights/expert-advice/prp-therapy-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-what-the-research-actually-shows

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Platelet-rich plasma therapy is growing in popularity, but what does the science actually say? Cedars-Sinai experts break down how PRP works, what it treats, and what to watch out for.

07/24/2026

🏥 Where Innovation Meets Experience in Orthopedic Care

As a surgeon, my mission has always been simple: help people move better, heal stronger, and get back to doing what they love.

At my clinical practice with Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics, we focus on advanced, patient-centered care—especially when it comes to knee injuries and performance. From ACL reconstruction to cartilage restoration and regenerative therapies like PRP and stem cell treatments, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in recovery.

What drives me every day isn’t just treating injuries—it’s helping patients reclaim their strength, confidence, and quality of life.

We’re also proud to be part of a world-class institute that has led the way in sports medicine innovation, research, and education for decades, serving athletes and active individuals of all levels.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply want to stay active and pain-free, the goal is the same:
➡️ Restore movement
➡️ Optimize performance
➡️ Empower long-term health

🔗 Learn more about my clinical practice here:
https://www.win-within.com/clinical-practice/

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Clinical Practice. Learn how to become victorious in the sports arena and everywhere else! Read Dr. Bert R. Mandelbaum's The Win Within: Capturing Your Victorious Spirit.

07/23/2026

Proud to contribute expert insight to Healthline on the evolving landscape of compounded peptides.

While innovation in medicine is exciting, we must stay grounded in science.

Peptides are gaining popularity, but without FDA approval and long-term data, there are still critical questions about safety and effectiveness.

As physicians, our responsibility is clear:
➡️ Ask the right questions
➡️ Demand the right data
➡️ Protect patient health

🔗Read the full article: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/compounded-peptides-eased-restrictions-fda

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An FDA advisory panel is expected to vote on whether seven types of peptides should be sold as compounded medications. Proponents describe wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth,” while doctors say their safety and effectiveness have not verified.

07/21/2026

⚽️ The World Cup inspires millions—but you don’t need a global stage to live like an athlete.

Inside all of us is the drive, resilience, and passion to perform at our best—every single day.

💭 Are you tapping into your inner athlete?

🔗Read my latest blog: https://www.win-within.com/blog/2026/july/find-your-inner-athlete-can-the-fifa-world-cup-c/

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The next time you watch a stunning goal or an incredible defensive save, don't let that inspiration fade away. Channel it. Lace up your sneakers, step out the door, and realize that you are the manager, the star player, and the captain of your own health. Go out there and win your own trophy.

07/17/2026

🌟 Hi Everyone — Dr. Mandelbaum here! 🌟

I wanted to take a moment to share a bit more about who I am and what drives me — not just as a surgeon, but as someone passionate about helping others live their best, most victorious life. 💪🌱

For more than three decades, I’ve devoted my career to orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, focusing on helping people recover from injury and regain their strength. Along the way, I’ve had the honor of working with world-class athletes and teams, contributing to major organizations and global sporting events.

But there’s more to my journey than medicine. I’m also an Author, Speaker, Husband, Father, and lifelong learner — continually inspired by the resilience and inner strength I see in the people I meet every day. That’s why I wrote The Win Within: to encourage everyone to tap into their own inner drive and live a life defined by purpose and victory.

Family, service, and discovering the win within — those are the values that guide me every day. Thank you for being part of this amazing community.

👉 Learn more about my journey here: https://www.win-within.com/about-dr-mandelbaum/
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Meet Santa Monica's breakthrough sports medicine doctor, Bert R. Mandelbaum, M.D. Learn about his work and his book here.