UP Clinic News
Piriformis Syndrome vs. Sciatica – What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever experienced lower back and leg pain, you might have heard, or even self-diagnosed yourself, with piriformis syndrome or sciatica. While both are common, they are also distinctly different, stemming from different origins and require different approaches to management. If you are experiencing pain, it’s crucial to understand the differences between piriformis syndrome […]
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Q&A: Physical Therapist Carl
Physical Therapist Carl has been with UP Clinic since the beginning. Originally from Sichuan, he graduated from the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine with a major in Physical Therapy. As one of the earliest members of the team, Carl has been a part of UP’s growth, learning and supporting the newer team members along the […]
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What does having a strong core mean?
Have you ever heard: “Why do I have abs, but no strength in my core? Or why do I have strength in my core, but no abs?” There is a lot of confusion around what ‘having a strong core’ actually means… so let’s explore more about ‘what is the core’. Author / Peter Qiu The […]
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Q&A: Dr. Connie Shen
Meet Dr. Connie Shen, one of the newest physical therapists at UP Clinic, joining the team in March of this year! Originally from Zhejiang, China, she pursued her medical education at Shanghai Medical University and worked in one of the top Shanghai hospitals, prior to moving to Ohio to receive her master’s in physical therapy […]
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Common Injuries in Yoga and How to Avoid Them
An increasing number of us are turning to the physical practice of yoga for exercise and relaxation. Yoga could be considered a low impact activity, offering many health benefits – both mental and physical. However, without proper execution of the various poses (asanas), yoga has the potential to result in injury. UP Clinic Author / […]
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5 Reasons Why Staying Active Could Make This Your Best CNY
Happy Lunar New Year! As we move into the festive season, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday activities; the enjoyment of socializing around food and spending quality time with loved ones. However, it can be hard to stick to your routines and lose habits that have been important to you. Trying to […]
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A Pre-Season Screening with Nicolas Marini
Meet Italian professional racing cyclist, Nicolas Marini, who competed in the Summer Youth Olympics, UCI Junior Road Champs and recently rode for UCI Continental Tianyoude Hotel Cycling Team. An athlete, as well as a coach, Marini recognizes the importance of physiotherapy, not only for post-surgical treatment – he broke is clavicle in 2011 – but […]
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Q&A: Recognizing a herniated disc the hard way
Author | Lauren Photographer | Tyrone Lower back pain is quite common – sometimes it comes from not utilizing other muscle groups correctly, overdoing it in our workouts or even just tweaking something on accident. Oftentimes it can go away after rest or stretching, but sometimes there is more underlying trauma that needs to be addressed. Sophie, […]
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A Fitness Leader Builds Confidence After a Bad Break
You might have seen Allann before. By day he works as an IT Director, but by early mornings and late evenings you will find him in his favorite element: leading workouts for Growth Club Shanghai (GCS). Despite plum rain showers or the summer heat, you’ll find him nearly every day supporting others through these outdoor […]
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MSK Ultrasound vs. MRI: What’s the difference?
When we are suffering from internal pain and injury, many times our initial thought is to go get an MRI to see what’s going on underneath the surface. And while MRIs are effective and incredibly valuable tools, they can also be expensive and make some feel uncomfortable. We speak with Dr. Sun to learn the […]
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