# Dr Rick Lehman, MD, FACS: Globally recognized orthopedic surgeon \& regenerative sports medicine specialist\.

> Dr\. Richard Lehman combines decades of orthopedic sports medicine expertise with PRP, biologics, gait analysis, and joint preservation for athletes and active adults in Menlo Park and St\. Louis\.

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## Pages
- [Insights From Dr\. Lehman](https://jointandperformance.com/blog/)
- [About Dr Lehman, MD, FACS](https://jointandperformance.com/about-dr-lehman/)
- [Home](https://jointandperformance.com/)
- [Regenerative Orthopedics](https://jointandperformance.com/regenerative-medicine-in-menlo-park/)
- [Dr\. Rick Informs](https://jointandperformance.com/in-the-media/dr-rick-informs/)

## Posts
- [High Cortisol: Can't Sleep? Increased Belly Fat?](https://jointandperformance.com/blog/high-cortisol-cant-sleep-increased-belly-fat/): Cortisol is everywhere in the media right now\. In this edition of Dr\. Rick Informs, Dr\. Rick explains what your body's main stress hormone actually does, the signs that yours may be running high, such as poor sleep and belly fat, and the practical first steps to bring it down\.
- [What You Need to Know About Cyclospora](https://jointandperformance.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-cyclospora/): Cyclospora cases have been reported in 34 states, and the illness is often mistaken for ordinary food poisoning\. In this edition of Dr\. Rick Informs, Dr\. Rick explains how to spot the difference, why treatment matters, and when to see your doctor\.
- [Peptide Therapy: Potential, Promise, and Proven Applications in Sports Medicine \& Orthopedic Health](https://jointandperformance.com/blog/peptide-therapy-potential-promise-and-proven-applications-in-sports-medicine-orthopedic-health/): Peptide therapy is gaining attention in orthopedic and sports medicine, but not all peptides are created equal\. Dr\. Rick Lehman breaks down FDA\-approved options, emerging compounds, and why physician\-guided care is essential for safety and results\.

## Clinics
- [Visit Dr\. Rick in St\. Louis](https://jointandperformance.com/clinic/st-louis-clinic/)
- [Visit Dr\. Rick in Menlo Park](https://jointandperformance.com/clinic/menlo-park-clinic/)

## Procedure
- [PRP Injections for Joint and Tendon Pain in Menlo Park \& St\. Louis](https://jointandperformance.com/procedures/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-injections-in-menlo-park/)
- [Baseball Pitching Analysis with Dr\. Rick Lehman in Menlo Park \& St\. Louis](https://jointandperformance.com/procedures/baseball-pitching-analysis-in-menlo-park/)
- [Running Analysis with Dr\. Rick Lehman in Menlo Park \& St\. Louis](https://jointandperformance.com/procedures/running-analysis-in-menlo-park/)
- [Injury Prevention \& Performance Rehabilitation with Dr Rick Lehman in Menlo Park \& St\. Louis](https://jointandperformance.com/procedures/injury-prevention-performance-rehabilitation-in-menlo-park/)
- [VUE MOTION® Gait Analysis](https://jointandperformance.com/procedures/vue-motion-gait-motion-analysis-in-menlo-park/)

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