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Non-invasive Healing for Running Injuries

Non-invasive Healing for Running Injuries

by Dr. Veronica Jow | May 5, 2021 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Treatments

Running is the world’s most popular physical activity. However, it is also associated with a higher risk of overuse injuries than other forms of aerobic exercise such as cycling or swimming. If you’ve been a runner for long enough, chances are you’ve experienced...
Ergonomics 101 + 5 Hacks You Can’t Ignore

Ergonomics 101 + 5 Hacks You Can’t Ignore

by Pooja Manchanda | Jul 30, 2020 | Conditions, Treatments

Working from home, spending time on a chair, or feeling tired or exhausted? Many people can relate to at least one of these given the world’s current situation. By working from home, you are probably spending a large part of your day in front of a screen or sitting on...
4 Ways to Adapt to Your New Home Workspace

4 Ways to Adapt to Your New Home Workspace

by Dr. Veronica Jow | May 15, 2020 | Sports Medicine, Treatments

Co-authored by: Ameera N. Teal MS, CSCS, EP  COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders have required many professionals to create an unconventional new home office. If you are among those now working a 9-5 in the living room, you might find this new setting the cause of...
Understanding Low Back Pain

Understanding Low Back Pain

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Apr 2, 2020 | Conditions, Featured Conditions, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Treatments

What is Low Back Pain   Every year countless individuals arrive at their physician’s office with complaints of low back pain (LBP). LBP can be described as pain felt in the lumbar spine which lies just below the thoracic spine and directly above the sacrum. What...
Building Strong Foundations in the New Year: Reasons your Fitness Resolutions Should Include a Strength Training Program

Building Strong Foundations in the New Year: Reasons your Fitness Resolutions Should Include a Strength Training Program

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Feb 18, 2020 | Sports Medicine, Treatments

Co-authored by: Ameera N. Teal MS, CSCS, EP Running a marathon, going to the gym more often, joining a rec league, and losing weight are common health and fitness goals that top nearly everyone’s list of new year’s resolutions. While many people aren’t focusing...
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) Treatment

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) Treatment

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Oct 30, 2019 | Treatments

What is EPAT? Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) or EPAT treatment is an advanced non-invasive procedure that uses acoustic pressure waves for healing musculoskeletal pain.  EPAT improves the regenerative potential in an area that has degenerated...
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