Lincoln University 2023-24 Men’s Bball Team. This season I am working with Lincoln University Men’s Basketball program under head coach and NBA hall of famer Gary Payton. As an Oakland Native, Coach Payton founded this program and brought me on as the trainer. However my work involves everything from the sports medicine, strength and conditioning … Read more
Shoulder injuries account for a large number of injuries in sports especially ones that involve repetitive arm movements. Whether it’s Football, Rugby, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we need to keep our bodies ready and prepare for the event of injuries. Here is a sneak peak at what rehab … Read more
On August 27th, 2022, Dr. Rob Lin, PT, DPT, CSCS was invited to present “Shoulder Injury Prevention for Gymnasts” for USA Gymnastics Regional Congress in San Jose, CA. He spoke in front a large room full of coaches in a 3 day event featuring the top coaches and wellness experts in gymnastics. Shoulder injury is … Read more
Dwight Hicks Bottom Left. We recently had a special guest visit from 2x Super Bowl Champion, 4 x Pro bowler, and All Pro NFL player, Dwight Hicks of the SF 49ers. He played a crucial role as the defensive captain who led the secondary known as “Hicks and the Hot Licks” to the 2 Super … Read more
The reason many people hire me to “improve the flexibility” for their kicks is my background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy / 3x Amateur Champion Muay Thai fighter in NYC under the revered Arjan Phil Nurse. Read more here. “Tight hips” could be due to a variety of reasons. Here are some things I … Read more
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1048888775 Our breath is our life force. In Yogic terms it is referred to as Prana. It is part of our Autonomic Nervous System and helps with the 3 aspects of our lives that I always stress we need to take care of: Our Body, Mind, and Spirit. Body: Breathing brings oxygen to our essential … Read more
As if this modern sedentary life wasn’t bad enough but alas, the quarantine has confined us to a small space likely in one position for extended periods of time. Whether it’s WFH all week or Netflix #AllDay, I think we can use a friendly reminder to stand and get active. Let’s examine which areas of … Read more
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1048959725 Foot pain is THE WORST especially since we stand on them all day. I spend a lot of time barefoot because of my Asian upbringing and also because of martial arts so I have had a chance to develop iron feet. However, it is important to consider footwear which is a part of the … Read more
Although massage guns are not a replacement for a skilled Physical Therapy treatment, they do have their place and can help with muscle recovery. Here are some PRO TIPS on how to use it! Choose the right tip: Round for most general surfaces, flat for sensitive large muscle groups, pointed for smaller and more focused … Read more
Posture is SO Important. You don’t need me to tell you that. Whether it’s for standing, sitting, walking, or running, punching, or kicking. Good posture decreases your risk of injury while optimizing your performance! Most of us spend copious amounts of time at a desk hammering away on a computer especially now while we are … Read more
