Osteoarthritis and Running Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage lining the bone surface wears away. At its worst, OA leads to bone on...
The Utility of a Well Rounded Gluteus Maximus The human gluteus maximus is unique with respect to its substantial size and enlarged cranial portion compared to other primates...
PT in Acute Care Many of my columns have focused on orthopedic issues in physical therapy: the lowdown on running shoes, scary postural deviations...
Change Your Breathing—Now! Recently I attended the Anesthesia Grand Rounds’ “Updates in Pain Management.” (Yes—we physical therapy students are involved!) The event featured...
Is your bike responsible for more than getting you around? Five causes of bike pain As San Francisco continues to be blessed with occasional sun, biking remains one of the most popular ways to commute...
Ringing in the New Year with Neck Pain? Similar to the low back, it’s difficult to determine the definitive cause of neck pain. However, neck pain can present...
Why Walgreens orthotics are just as good as customized orthotics, and other secrets There are a few jewels I’ve come upon at my time here as a physical therapy student. Keep reading for...
6 Things Your Knees Will Thank You For Knee pain is extremely common and annoying! Approximately 25 percent of adults have knee pain, and even scarier, the rate...
How to get the most out of UCSF fitness Fall is a busy time of year! UCSF’s gym certainly seems to be bustling as well, having rolled out several...
