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Q&A: Dr. Donny Zhao (Orthopedics)
Dr. Donny Zhao is originally from Hubei, China, and also studied there, through the Hubei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s seven year orthopedics program. With over ten years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine, what makes Dr. Donny unique is that he can offer multiple perspectives during diagnosis and treatment given his background in […]
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Bye-Bye Scoliosis
More Than Just “Standing Up Straight” Many parents notice their child’s slouched posture but aren’t sure if it’s just a phase or something more. For 17-year-old “Ling” (name changed for privacy), postural concerns from her family led to a diagnosis of both scoliosis (a lateral curvature of the spine) and kyphosis (an exaggerated forward rounding of the back). […]
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Q&A: Nick Sherwood (Sports Therapist)
Nick recently joined the UP team as a Sports Therapist. Originally from Cheshire, UK, Nick earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Therapy from UCLAN University UK. He recently moved back to China, after being away for two years, but first moved to Shanghai in 2014. An avid sports enthusiast, he especially likes football and […]
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Q&A: Jason Liu (Osteopath)
Meet Dr. Jason Liu, originally from Hubei, he joined the UP team nearly two years ago. Like many of our staff he is passionate about sports – he is passionate about bodybuilding – so when he’s not at work you can often find him lifting weights. His personal experience has also helped him to better […]
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UTMB x HOKA x UP Workshop Recap
In August UP went to the new HOKA flagship store in Xintiandi to give a presentation for runners on how to prepare successfully for upcoming competitions, specifically UTMB, a trail running series with several races held annually in China. Physical therapist Amari led the presentation, with the manta, “seek progress, not perfection,” which focused on five key principles: 1. Prevention […]
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UP x Homeslice: Moving better together
UP regularly supports team buildings and workshops, from working with athletic brands to even pizza restaurants! Recently, UP worked with Homeslice to support their mid-year team building focusing on the importance of supplementary exercises everyone can do to build long-term healthy habits. And while it would be simple to do a basic lecture on the […]
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Q&A: Dr. Park (Rehabilitation)
Dr. Park has been with UP since August 2022. A sports-enthusiast himself – after his daily work he often goes swimming or hits the driving range for a swing – his personal hobbies allow him to better understand how his patients feel, or what they’re going through. Oftentimes he’ll meet someone while playing sports, who […]
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Q&A: Yijia (Physical Therapist)
Yijia is originally from Shanghai and studied physical Therapy at Shanghai Tongji University. She also received her masters degree in the US in biomedical engineering and loves learning, especially learning through reading. “I love reading. All kinds of books just to expand my view of the world. I’m the person that it’s easier to get anxious, […]
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Q&A: Meet Jeremy (Physical Therapist)
“ Jeremy, originally from Shanghai, has been with UP since February 2022. He studied at Duquesne University Pittsburgh and decided to pursue a role at UP where he felt he could advance his knowledge and practice of physiotherapy concepts, as well as work in an open educational system with ‘a wealth’ of educational resources. He […]
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Q&A: Meet Sylvia (Physical Therapist)
Originally from Shanghai, Sylvia Sun had been studying at The University of Sydney, Australia prior to joining UP three years ago. She had only just returned to Shanghai after her time in Australia and was looking for internship opportunities. “I had just returned from Australia for summer vacation [in 2022] and was eager to gain experience in […]
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