{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"20. Kelly Ward , PA Orthopedic Surgery and Finish Performance Health","description":"If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to take control of your health, this episode is a warm reminder that it's never too late \u2014 and that the right guide can make all the difference. Host Lesley Platek welcomes Kelly Ward, a longtime Athens fixture with over 30 years of expertise in orthopedic sports medicine, who is now channeling that experience into something deeply personal and forward-thinking: a wellness and longevity practice called Finished Performance Health. Kelly shares the unexpected moment \u2014 pushing through a rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike \u2014 that crystallized his vision for bringing elite-athlete-level care to everyday people. He and Lesley dive into what truly proactive healthcare looks like, from advanced biomarker testing to body composition analysis, and why the metrics most of us never get could be the ones that change everything. In this episode:  How a childhood femur fracture set Kelly on the path to orthopedic sports medicine Why Kelly completed a rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike in under 20 hours \u2014 and what he discovered along the way The difference between treating disease and building a foundation for lifelong health Key longevity metrics like VO2 max, grip strength, and DEXA scans \u2014 and why they matter more than your weight or cholesterol alone How Finished Performance Health's membership model gives clients access to a full team: physicians, physical therapists, a dietician, and strength coaches  Whether you're 35 or 75, Kelly's message is the same: your best health may still be ahead of you. To learn more or book a consultation, visit finishperformancehealth.com or call 706-224-9951&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Classic City Rewind with Lesley Platek","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/600495","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40807830\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40807830"}