UP Clinic News
Chief Physical Therapist Carl on Working with Elites
About Carl Carl has been with UP since it opened in 2018. At the early stages of his career he spent one year studying and practicing in rehabilitation departments of top tertiary hospitals, such as Yueyang Hospital and Ruijin Hospital. There he built a solid clinical foundation covering post-orthopedic surgery rehabilitation and all kinds of […]
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Q&A: David Yue (TCM)
Doctor David Yue is a recent edition to the UP team, only just having joined this month! In his early education he studied from the Department of Sports Medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan before pursuing advanced studies at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He has also received his Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Chinese […]
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Q&A: Echo Han (Physical Therapist)
Echo has been with the UP team for nearly one year. Originally from Shanxi Province, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Therapy from Tianjin University of Sport before getting her master’s degree in Chinese Medicine Health Management from Hong Kong Baptist University. Along with her work she is passionate about travel, music and sport. […]
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From hamstring tear to Podium!
We live in an era of highlight reels. Our feeds are flooded with podium finishes, PRs, and the euphoric “race day” glow. But as a physiotherapist, I see the side that never makes the grid. I see the heart-wrenching text messages sent at 10 PM saying, “I think I tore something.” I see the early […]
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Q&A: Ivan Aguilar (Chiropractor)
Ivan Aguilar is new to the UP team, joining us from Mexico. He received his bachelor of Chiropractic care in the Valley of Toluca, before pursuing a masters of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Mexican-American Gulf University. He is also a supporter member of the World Federation of Chiropractic. Along with helping others, Ivan is […]
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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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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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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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