UP Clinic News
Q&A: Kennis (Physical Therapist)
Kennis recently returned back to the UP Clinic team after spending the past year to pursue her masters at the Chinese University in Hong Kong. Between doing clinical work as well as studying and spending time with family, she had quite a busy year, but has returned to Shanghai full of fresh energy and new […]
阅读UP Medical wins the People’s Choice Award!
On September 11th the That’s Shanghai Lifestyle Awards were held at Fotografiska alongside the tranquil Suzhou Creek. It was an evening to celebrate and recognize individuals and groups within Shanghai’s health, wellness and lifestyle communities. And it was a wonderful evening to do just that. UP Medical The first award of the night, UP Medical was […]
阅读Great news! UP Medical CEO wins Women in Entrepreneurship Award
On the evening of August 29th, Ms.Elaine Sun, CEO of UP Medical, received the ‘Women in Entrepreneurship Excellence Award’ from the AustCham Shanghai. This award is one of 11 awards presented by the AustCham Shanghai during a celebration of the chamber’s 30th anniversary. The award aims to recognize outstanding contributions in female leadership, innovation and the […]
阅读Q&A: Dr. Sonam Gandhi (Physical Therapist)
Meet one of our newest Physical Therapists, Dr. Sonam. Her and her family moved to Lake Orion, Michigan from the United States where she lived for over 10 years, and where she holds a state licensure for physical therapy. She did her Doctor of PT at the University of Montana and also her Bachelors of […]
阅读The workout that is safe for all ages!
The sun is blazing, the heat is unbearable, and we are constantly drenched in sweat. Exercising in this climate might not be the safe choice, but you also don’t want to stop exercising altogether. So, what is a suitable way to keep moving in the heat? Swimming is certainly a great way to exercise, as […]
阅读Q&A: Avoiding surgery after six weeks of physio
Sara is a fitness coach in Shanghai. From heavy lifting to functional training to women’s football, she does it all. But with her high volume of coaching and training, she isn’t immune to injury. Recently, she dislocated a shoulder and had a SLAP tear, meaning she tore the cartilage in her shoulder joint, which is […]
阅读Q&A: Thomas (Physical Therapist)
Thomas Ma 物理治疗师 EDUCATION Rehabilitation Science & Physiotherapy MSc University of Antwerp Certified by the International Federation of Physical Therapists (WFPT) Sports Rehabilitation BSc Beijing Sport University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist | Ocean Power Poly Clinic Internal Physiotherapist | UZA hospital Physiotherapist Public & Private Practices in Belgium Sports Physiotherapist Chinese National teams & Olympic Committee Administered […]
阅读Q&A: The obvious choice between surgery and PT
Rowland is, in his words, ‘a big fan’ of UP Clinic, and more specifically his physical therapist Amari, and team. He came into UP after getting a rotator cuff tear in his left shoulder. The thing is, he had already had one in his right shoulder, and gotten surgery on that side. He was adamant […]
阅读Q&A: Dr. Tian (Chiropractor)
Meet Dr. Tian, a chiropractor who recently joined the UP Clinic team. Originally from Nanjing, he studied at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida Campus. An avid fan of basketball, his love of sport allows him to better understand many of his patients, especially for those who love movement and performance. Read on to learn more […]
阅读Don't Let Achilles Tendinopathy Affect Your Athletic Performance
Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition affecting both active and sedentary individuals. The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, connecting the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the calcaneus. The Achilles tendon plays a crucial role in plantar flexion of the ankle, a movement that is essential for walking and […]
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