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Which low-impact exercise is right for you?

If you are starting a fitness routine, managing a chronic condition, coming back from a post-operative procedure, or just looking for balance in your regular training, you might be considering low-impact exercises.  What are low-impact exercises? Low-impact exercise refers to physical activity that avoids excessive strain on the joints – things like walking, swimming, cycling, […]

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Q&A: Nana (Physical Therapist)

Nana originally joined the UP team as a PTA two-and-a-half years ago, but with a lot hard work, time and training, she worked her way into the position of physical therapist after just 10 months. Now, with close to three years with the team, Nana demonstrates her expertise with passion and care. Originally from Ningxia, […]

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Q&A: Moon Joon Choi (Chiropractor)

Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Choi earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa. Although he is relatively new to the UP team, he has been living and working in Shanghai for a year prior.  Along with being passionate about taking care of people. He’s also a […]

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Marathon Ready? Get a CPET Test. Finish Safely with UP Clinic!

Marathon season is just around the corner, and if you’re planning a fall race, you are probably starting your training soon. For many people, running a marathon is not just about finishing in a certain time, it can quite simply be an opportunity to challenge oneself. That said, running a marathon is not an easy […]

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What is Frozen Shoulder? And what can you do about it?

Are you dealing with stiffness, pain or a limited range of motion in the shoulder? ‘Frozen Shoulder’ or adhesive capsulitis is a condition which affects the shoulder and can be quite painful, as well as hard to detect if you’re not familiar with this syndrome. Affecting at least 5% of the population, Frozen Shoulder happens […]

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7 Exercise Habits That Could Lead to Injury

Getting a quick hit of exercise endorphins, time constraints and many other factors can lead us to getting straight into a workout without focusing on the basics: proper warm ups and cool downs, listening to our body, etc.  While exercise is hugely important for our health, it’s also just as important how we exercise – […]

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Vertigo versus Dizziness: What’s the Difference?

Are you feeling lightheaded or does the room seem to be spinning? Vertigo and dizziness are sometimes used interchangeably, but if you are truly suffering from one or the other, it’s important to differentiate between the two to better understand the underlying causes.  UP Medical Dizziness is a broad term that can describe a range […]

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Have hip pain? Physical Therapy can help!

The hips are a complex musculoskeletal system that require strength and balance to operate properly. At one point in time, we all actively engaged our hips, glutes and core throughout the day, but now, the more we sit, the more under-utilised our hips have become, leading essentially, to a much weaker support system. When we […]

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How to tell if your Physical Therapy is Working

When you’re trying to break through pain barriers, it can not only be physically challenging, but mentally challenging as well. When working with a physical therapist after a couple sessions you might feel like you’ve hit a wall, are exhausted or discouraged with your process. It is easy to give up, or take the ‘easier’ […]

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Best practices for Dragon Boating!

It’s dragon boat season! This traditional sport can be a lot of fun, but it also places physical demands on the body. The strong, repetitive movements used in the sport can cause overuse injuries if you are not careful with your technique, and/or haven’t built up the strength to meet the demand. The most common […]

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