By Dr. Silverton Nguyen & Dr. Ja'nae Brown The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body—far more flexible than other “ball-and-socket” joints like the hip. The unique design allows us to perform a wide range of movements, from scratching our backs to throwing a baseball, while still being strong enough for lifting weights or carrying groceries. That mobility is a strength—but it also comes with a high risk of injury. In this blog post, we are going to discuss sho

By Dr. Ja’nae Brown, PT, DPT | Owner, Physical Therapy San Pedro What does it really take to compete at the Olympic level? Most people see the performance—the race, the result, the moment. But what they don’t see is everything that leads up to it. The early mornings. The setbacks. The injuries. The discipline it takes to keep showing up, even when things aren’t going your way. I sat down with Joshua Hartman, a USA Cycling athlete currently training as part of a select group a

More physical therapists are stepping onto sidelines than ever before. From high school football games and club soccer tournaments to dance competitions and showcases, clinicians are increasingly present where sport happens in real time. It’s exciting. It’s visible. It feels impactful. But sideline work is not simply an extension of clinic-based care. It is a different environment with different expectations, risks, and legal implications. Below are the key areas every sports

January often leaves people feeling stiff, sluggish, and disconnected from their bodies — and the instinct to “start over” with extreme workouts usually does more harm than good. In Episode 64 of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja’nae Brown sits down with Lawrence Alcera, owner of Port Town Fitness, to talk about what it really means to reset your body in a sustainable way. Together, they explore why consistency matters more than intensity, how to overcome the ove