Hey Ilka! My jaw pops and clicks when I open it all the way.  Sometimes it feels a little stuck, and I have to shift it when I eat.  It doesn’t hurt, but what’s the deal?

Basics about the TMJ

As a physical therapy student at UCSF, I am often asked if I see people doing exercises incorrectly at the gym.  My answer:  all the time! 

Gym time is a hot commodity here at UCSF, and often all too scarce.  The following are quick, easy exercises that will help you tone up in class, or at least wake you up!

Dear PT-roomie, my knees touch when I walk, and sometimes I have knee pain after a long hike or spinning class.  What’s the deal?

It’s once again that time of year when motivations for maintaining New Year’s resolutions are disappearing or, depending on your level of dedication, have long been suspended.

Have you ever wondered what’s up with people running around in bare feet?  Or eyed those funky looking “shoes” with five separate toes?

What’s the scoop on minimalist shoe running?