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Latest articles by Dr. Fred Bagares, DO

Board-certified sports medicine physician and physiatrist specializing in direct-pay musculoskeletal care in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Bagares completed his PM&R residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University) and a fellowship in sports and spine medicine. He is board certified through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
09 January 2026

Navigating High-Deductible Health Plans: Making Informed Choices in Musculoskeletal Care

High-deductible health plans increase out-of-pocket costs, impacting musculoskeletal care decisions. MSK Direct offers transp...

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29 December 2025

Uncovering the Hidden Reasons Behind Persistent Joint Pain—and How Innovative Therapies Can Help

Persistent joint pain often stems from hidden factors like inflammation, stress, and old injuries. MSK Direct offers innovati...

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22 December 2025

Unlocking the Future of Musculoskeletal Health: Innovative Regenerative Therapies at MSK Direct

MSK Direct in Virginia Beach offers personalized, non-surgical regenerative therapies like PRP and ESWT to reduce musculoskel...

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22 December 2025

Breaking Free from Traditional Care: Solutions for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

MSK Direct offers direct-pay, personalized, non-surgical treatments for chronic musculoskeletal pain, providing transparent c...

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22 December 2025

Understanding Persistent Pain: How Innovative Therapies Retrain Your Nervous System

Persistent pain persists due to nervous system sensitization. MSK Direct Virginia Beach offers innovative, non-invasive thera...

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22 September 2025

Bilateral Knee Replacement: Simultaneous vs. Staged Surgery Outcomes, Risks, and Recovery

Learn the pros and cons of simultaneous vs. staged bilateral knee replacement (double knee replacement). Compare risks, recov...

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11 September 2025

Breaking Through Chronic Pain: How Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (mPNS) Is Changing the Game

A New Option for Chronic Pain: Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (mPNS) If you’ve been living with nerve-related pain t...

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06 March 2025

FAQ for Shockwave Therapy

What is Acoustic  Pressure Wave Therapy? A non-invasive treatment solution using high-peak sound waves (acoustic pulses) tha...

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26 February 2025

FAQ for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

What is Platelet Rich Plasma therapy? Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment that...

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