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What is the AlterG?
And what is it used for in Physical Therapy? The AlterG, or anti-gravity treadmill, is one of our favorite machines at UP. Not only is it a very cool piece of equipment, but it also helps our patients to shorten recovery time, reduce energy risk and enhance athletic performance? （CBA player） So what is the […]
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Why a shoulder injury shouldn't mean surgery
A weight lifter and Dragon Boat Racer, when Salvatore injured his shoulder in the gym, he was hopeful that a little rest would solve the pain. But after a month without much resolve, he knew he had to take more measures to get back to his training. He had been to UP once before and […]
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Keeping a Physical Therapy Routine over the holidays
Over the holidays it can be hard to stick to any routine. Between long travel days, family visits, and just wanting to relax and take a break, it’s easy to set aside your regular routine to just focus on the present moment. And that’s okay! But if you’ve been going to physical therapy, there’s good […]
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Q&A: Jingqi Wang (Physical Therapist)
Jingqi Wang joined the UP team in the summer of 2024. Originally from Harbin, she received her degree at the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine followed by obtaining her Master’s at Hohai University. Along with helping other’s to heal, Jingqi enjoys Pilates – she appreciates how the practice helps to enhance body awareness. It also […]
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Skiing and Snowboarding Injury Prevention
Planning to hit the slopes this season? If it’s been a while, or your first time, since you’ve hit the powder, it’s a good idea to prepare your body for the demands of the sport. Injuries to the knees, back and shoulders are common in winter sports like snowboarding and skiing [Skiing this winter? Why […]
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From heart attack to marathon finish
10 years ago, UP orthopedist Ethan Chen was running his first marathon in Taiwan – and collapsed 800 meters from the finish line. He had heat stroke – his body temperature measuring at 43°C and was thus immediately sent to the ICU for emergency treatment due to a resulting cardiac arrest. This past November, he decided to […]
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The Importance of Off-season Training
The end of the ‘season’ – whether that be post-race, sporting event or competition – has finally arrived and you are ready to rest and relax. Good! You should! And while recovery is incredibly important, especially after bigger events, it’s also a good idea to maintain a base level of fitness during your off-season period, […]
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Q&A: Eric Ye (Orthopedics)
Growing up in Taiwan, Eric moved to Shanghai after high school to pursue his career in medicine where he studied Clinical Medicine at Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. After graduation, he went to Jinan University School of Medicine in Guangzhou to pursue a Master’s in orthopedics. Along with completing his orthopedics training and […]
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Q&A: Adrian Xian (Rehabilitation Doctor)
Adrian is a recent addition to the UP team, joining as UP’s Rehabilitation Doctor – combining a skillset of both physical therapy and practicing physician. Originally from Kaohsiung, Taiwan Province, he spent his childhood in Christchurch, New Zealand, before returning back for his studies: Sports Medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University, Clinical Medicine at Peking University […]
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What is Gluteal Tendinopathy and why is it more common in women?
Have you ever heard of ‘yoga butt’ [link to article]? Medically known as gluteal tendinopathy, it can be the cause of lateral [side] hip pain. While hip pain can be caused from many things – arthritis to bursitis – what is interesting specifically for women, is that gluteal tendinopathy has a specific link to women […]
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