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Michael Fredericson, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Palo Alto, CA

MichaelFredericsonMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Palo Alto, CA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Professor, PM&R/Orthopaedic Surgery; Co-Director, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University

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  • Office

    900 Blake Wilbur Dr
    # 1
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-725-7139
    Fax+1 650-498-7546

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)/Mount Zion
    University of California (San Francisco)/Mount ZionInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1988
  • University of Redlands
    University of RedlandsBA, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 7th Degree Black Belt and Shihan (Master Instructor) Karatedo Doshinkan International, 2018
  • Mid-Career Research Award PM&R Foundation, 2015
  • Nadler Research Award Foundation for PM&R, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of lateral epicondylitis - a systematic review and meta-analysis  
    Saltychev M, Laimi K, Dragoo J, Virolainen P, Fredericson M., PRM+, Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1/1/2018
  • The association of the female athlete triad risk score stratification in collegiate athletes to development of bone stress injuries  
    Tenforde A, Carlson J, Dutton R, Chang A, Kim JH, Golden, N, Fredericson M, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2017
  • A genetic marker associated with shoulder dislocation  
    Kim SK, Avins A, Ahmed M, Kleimeyer J, Fredericson M, Dragoo JL. Ioannidis JP., International Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Does Baseline Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Score Predict Risk of Bone Stress Injury in NCAA Division I Distance Runners? A Prospective Study.
    Kim B, Kraus E, Tenforde A, Kussman A, Singh S, Barrack M, Fredericson M, Nattiv A., AMSSM Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Serum Vitamin D Levels are Inversely Associated with Time Lost to Bone Stress Injury in a Cohort of NCAA Division I Distance Runners.
    Kim B, Kraus E, Tenforde A,Barrack M, Kussman A, Fredericson M, Nattiv A., American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Females with patellofemoral pain display greater cartilage stress compared to males with patellofemoral pain
    Besier T, Pal S, Draper C, Fredericson M, Gold, G, Delp S, Beaupre, G, Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Emerging techniques for treating athletic hip injuries. 
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2010
  • Research in sports medicine 
    Marseille, France - 1/1/2010
  • Exercise and pregnancy 
    San Diego, CA - 1/10/1994
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Other

  • Nutritional needs in endurance athletes 
    Peak Performance (UK based newsletter for endurance athletes and coaches)
    1/1/2018
  • The Big Chill: Is whole body cryotherapy just a fad? 
    Men�s Health Magazine
    1/1/2018
  • Can we measure core strength and stability? 
    Lower Extremity Review
    1/1/2018
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Authored Content

  • Acute Changes in Foot Strike Pattern and Cadence Affect Running Parameters Associated with Tibial Stress FracturesMay 2018
  • Acute Changes in Foot Strike Pattern and Cadence Affect Running Parameters Associated with Tibial Stress FracturesMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • How to Play Pickleball Safely | 90 Seconds W/ Lisa Kim
    How to Play Pickleball Safely | 90 Seconds W/ Lisa KimSeptember 11th, 2024
  • ‘Weekend Warriors’ Get the Same Brain Health Benefits as Regular Exercisers
    ‘Weekend Warriors’ Get the Same Brain Health Benefits as Regular ExercisersAugust 31st, 2024
  • Is Walking Actually Good Exercise? Experts Weigh in on the Benefits
    Is Walking Actually Good Exercise? Experts Weigh in on the BenefitsMarch 20th, 2023
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