How to Manage Golfer’s Elbow: A Complete Guide

How to Manage Golfer’s Elbow: A Complete Guide

Struggling with inner elbow pain during your golf swing or daily activities? At Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, we specialize in treating golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) with evidence-based physical therapy techniques that target pain and muscle imbalances. Learn how to modify activity and learn exercises that can help you recover faster and return to peak performance.

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Running Shoes Explained

Running Shoes Explained

Looking to better understand running shoes in order to prevent injury and optimize performance? In this guide, Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam breaks down the essential features of running shoes—like toe box width, toe spring, cushioning, and heel-to-toe drop—and how they impact your comfort, gait mechanics, and injury risk. Whether you're a beginner or marathoner, learn how to choose the right running shoe for your body, training style, and goals. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping runners overcome pain and return to the roads or trails stronger than ever.

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Top 5 Running Injuries: Causes, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Solutions

Top 5 Running Injuries: Causes, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Solutions

Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam explains how targeted physical therapy can treat common running injuries—such as runner’s knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and shin splints—so you can recover faster and run stronger. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping runners overcome pain and return to the roads or trails stronger than ever.

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