Dr. Michael Fredericson, Sports Medicine Specialist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Michael Fredericson

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine

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450 Broadway St Redwood City CA, 94063
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About

Dr. Michael Fredericson is a physiatrist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Fredericson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fredericson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Fredericson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1988

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Sports Medicine- 2007

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- 1993

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2008-2013 Best Doctors Corporation 
  •  2009-2010 America s Top Physicians, Consumers Research Council of America 
  • Resident Research Award, Stanford PM&R Residency 2013 Faculty Mentor 
  • American Academy of PM&R 2011 Best Musculoskeletal Research Award 
  • Sports & Occupational Rehabiliation (PASSOR) Career Achievement Award 2011 Physiatric Assoc of Spine 
  • Jerome Gersten, MD, Memorial Lectureship, 2010 University of Colorado Department of PM&R 
  •  2010 Who's Who in Medicine in America & Who's Who in America, Marquis 
  • 4th Annual Avalon Cole Lectureship, 2008 University of Virginia, Running Medicine Conference 
  • Kessler Institute and Univ of Med, New Jersey Med School 2007 Excellence in Musculoskeletal Med Award 
  •  2006 Member (1st PM&R Physician), International Patellofemoral Study Group 
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program 2003 Jose C. Montero MD 
  •  2003 Certificate of Meritorious Service, USA Track & Field, Sports Medicin 
  • American College of Sports Medicine 2003 Fellow 
  • Physiatric Association of Spine, Occupational, and Sports Rehabilitat 2002 Research Award 
  • North American Spine Society 2001 Outstanding Paper Award 
  •  1998-2000 President, AAPM&R, Sports Medicine Interest Group 
  • Stanford PM&R Residency Program 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award 
  •  1997 Highest Rated Lecture, The American Back Society Annual Meeting 
  •  1987 Alpha Omega Alpha, National Medical Honor Society 
  •  1982 Phi Beta Kappa, National Collegiate Honor Society 
  • Harvard University Department of PM&R 2009 Visiting Professorship 
  • Humanitarian Award, Stanford PM&R Residency Program 2011 James D. Thompson MD 

Fellowships

  • SOAR CA    1993
  • SOAR, Menlo Park, CA Sports & Spine Medicine    1993

Publications

  • PM&ROn the Horizon: Defining the Future of Sports Medicine and the Role of the Physiatrist2012
  • PM&RInfluence of Sports Participation on Bone Health in the Young Athlete: A Review of the Literature2011
  • CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINEPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome2010
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationPlatelet-rich plasma compared with corticosteroid injection for chronic lateral elbow tendinosis.2009
  • SPORTS MEDICINEEpidemiology and aetiology of marathon running injuries2007
  • Topics in magnetic resonce imagingStress fractures in athletes.2006
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINEEffects of ball sports on future risk of stress fracture in runners2005
  • PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINEHigh hamstring tendinopathy in rummers - Meeting the challenges of diagnosis, treatment2005
  • IAAF New Studies in AthleticsCore Stabilization Training for Middle- and Long-Distance Runners2005
  • SPORTS MEDICINEIliotibial band syndrome in runners - Innovations in treatment2005
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINEHip abductor weakness in distance runners with iliotibial band syndrome2000
  • Critical Reviews in Physical Medicine and RehabilitationA comprehensive review of running injuries.1999
  • Medicine and science in sports and exerciseIdentifying sex-specific risk factors for stress fractures in adolescent runners.2013
  • Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicineUpdate on stress fractures in female athletes: epidemiology, treatment, and prevention.2013
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHPatellar maltracking is prevalent among patellofemoral pain subjects with patella alta2013
  • JOURL OF MAGNETIC RESONCE IMAGINGComparison of MRI and 18F-F PET/CT in patients with patellofemoral pain2012
  • PM&RUse of an Antigravity Treadmill for Rehabilitation of a Pelvic Stress Injury2012
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHPatellar tilt correlates with vastus lateralis2012
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationIt is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability in older persons2012
  • PM&RNeuromuscular Prehabilitation to Prevent Osteoarthritis After a Traumatic Joint Injury2012
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHPatients with patellofemoral pain exhibit elevated bone metabolic activity at the patellofemoral2012
  • CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTSEvaluation of the Athlete With Buttock Pain2012
  • PM&RIliotibial Band Syndrome: Soft Tissue and Biomechanical Factors in Evaluation and Treatment2011
  • PM&RReliability and Accuracy of a Video Alysis Protocol to Assess Core Ability2011
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHDifferences in Patellofemoral Kinematics between Weight-Bearing2011
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SPORTS MEDICINEPatellar Maltracking Correlates With Vastus Medialis Activation Delay2011
  • PM&RComparison of Quadriceps Angle Measurements Using Short-Arm and Long-Arm Goniometers2011
  • PM&ROveruse Injuries in High School Runners: Lifetime Prevalence and Prevention Strategies2011
  • Micheo W. ed. Common Problems in Rehabilitation Medicine: MusculoskeleFemoral Stress Fractures0
  • Open Access Jourl of Sports MedicineNew Developments in Magnetic Resonce Imaging Techniques For Shoulder Instability in Athletes2011
  • Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability, 2nd EditionImaging and Musculoskeletal Modeling to Investigate the Mechanical Aetiology of Patellofemoral Pain0
  • Functiol Training HandbookLower Quarter Injury Prevention in Running Sports0
  • Micheo W. ed. Common problems in Rehabilitation Medicine: MusculoskeleIlliotibial Band Syndrome0
  • O'Connor F, Wilder R, eds. Textbook of Running Medicine 2nd EditionThe Knee0
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationEvaluating the relationship of calcium2010
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGYHigh Hamstring Tendinopathy2010
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationPatellofemoral pain: is there a role for orthoses?2010
  • PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICABasic Appearance of Ultrasound Structures and Pitfalls2010
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPYFemur Rotation and Patellofemoral Joint Kinematics2010
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationElectronic web-based surveys: an effective and emerging tool in research.2010
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationThoracic outlet syndrome.2010
  • PM&RAdhesive Capsulitis: A New Magement Protocol to Improve Passive Range of Motion2009
  • PM&RDymic Ultrasound to Diagnose Subluxating Biceps Femoris Tendon over the Fibular Head: A Case Report2009
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationChanges in posterior lumbar disk contour abnormality with flexion2009
  • JOURL OF BIOMECHANICSKnee muscle forces during walking and running in patellofemoral pain patients and pain2009
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHUsing Real-Time MRI to Quantify Altered Joint Kinematics in Subjects with Patellofemoral Pain2009
  • PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitationMagnetic resonce imaging abnormalities in the shoulder2009
  • The Cochrane Collaboration, JohnWiley & Sons LtdCochrane Review: Theraputic ultrasound for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome0
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCHThe Influence of Femoral Interl2008
  • JOURL OF MAGNETIC RESONCE IMAGINGFeasibility of using real-time MRI to measure joint kinematics in 1.5T and open-bore 0.5T systems2008
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATIONIntroduction to diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound - Part 2: Examition of the lower limb2008
  • American Jourl of Roentgenology.Stress Injury at the Femoral Lesser Trochanter in Distance Runners.2008
  • Physical Therapy.The Effect of a Single Session of Posterior to Anterior Spil Mobilization on Pain Response2008
  • American Jourl of Sports Medicine.Do Capacitively Coupled Electric Fields Accelerate Tibial Stress Fracture Healing? A R2008
  • SPORTS MEDICINERheumatic Diseases Presenting as Sports-Related Injuries2008
  • Physical Therapy.Intertester Reliability and Validity of Manual Spil Segmental Motion Testing.2008
  • BMJ Clinical Evidence for Sports Medicine. London: BMJ Publishing GrouPatellofemoral Pain; In0
  • Muscle: From Embryology to FunctionRheumatic diseases that mimic sports-related injuries.0
  • Frontera W, Silver J, Rizzo T EditionEssentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation0
  • CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTSCore Stability Exercise Principles2008
  • BMJ Clinical Evidence for Sports Medicine. London: BMJ Publishing Grouiliotibial band syndrome; In0
  • Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Disorders. Totowa, NJRotator Cuff Injuries; In0
  • BRITISH JOURL OF SPORTS MEDICINERegiol bone mineral density in male athletes: a comparison of soccer players, runners and controls2007
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SPORTS MEDICINESacral stress fractures2007
  • BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersSegmental Lumbar Mobility in Individuals with Central Low Back Pain2007
  • American Jourl of Physical MedicineCurrent Evidence and Clinical Application of Knee Braces.2007
  • OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGEIs cartilage thickness different in young subjects with and without patellofemoral pain?2006
  • ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATIONSynovial chondromatosis in an elite cyclist: A case report2006
  • Simons, N., Fredericson, M., Besier, T., Beaupre, G., Delp, S., ButlerThe Evaluation of Patellofemoral Pain in the Clinic2006
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINEPractical magement of lliotibial band friction syndrome in runners2006
  • ORTHOPEDICSInjury to the deep motor branch of the ulr nerve during hook of hamate excision2006
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATIONPhysical examition and patellofemoral pain syndrome2006
  • Physician and sportsmedicineAn intervention program to reduce hamstring injuries.2005
  • MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISENormalization of bone density in a previously amenorrheic runner with osteoporosis2005
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGYMRI findings of femoral diaphyseal stress injuries in athletes2005
  • :Sports Medicine: Just the FactsStress Fractures, In0
  • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (Accepted).Normalization of bone density in a previously amenorrheic runner with osteoporosis.2005
  • :Sports Medicine: Board Review and ExamitionLower extremity stress fractures In0
  • Hwang, B. J., Fredericson, M., Chung, C. B., Beaulieu, C., Gold, G.Spectrum of MRI findings in femoral diaphyseal stress injuries2005
  • PM&R Clinics of North AmericaMuscular Balance, Core Stability, and Injury Prevention for Middle- and Long-Distance Runners.2005
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF ROENTGENOLOGYAsymptomatic tibial stress reactions: MRI detection and clinical follow-up in distance runners2004
  • FOOT & ANKLE INTERTIOLDisabling foot cramping in a runner secondary to paramyotonia congenita: A case report2004
  • Jourl of Applied PhysiologyIntermittent normbaric hypoxia does not alter performance or erythropoietic markers2004
  • Physical Therapy &SportFemoral Diaphyseal Stress Fractures0
  • :Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy 2nd EditionSpine pain: Aquatic rehabilitation strategies. In0
  • JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPYPatellofemoral kinematics during weight-bearing2003
  • JOURL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONDifferential diagnosis of leg pain in the athlete2003
  • PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINESacral stress fractures - Tracking down nonspecific pain in distance runners2003
  • PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINESwimming biomechanics and injury prevention - New stroke techniques and medical considerations2003
  • Jourl of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (In Press).The effect of axial loading and spine position on intervertebral disc hydration2003
  • Archives of Physical Medicine RehabilitationAn Unusual Cause of Ischemic Claudication.2003
  • American Academy of PM&R Musculoskeletal On-Line Case No. 12Foot pain in a runner.2003
  • Physician and Sports MedicineSwimming biomechanics and injury prevention.2003
  • Aviation and Space Environment MedicineLumbar spine disc heights and curvature: Upright posture vs. supine compression harness.2003
  • PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINEStronger shoulders for swimmers2003
  • ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATIONQuantitative alysis of the relative effectiveness of 3 iliotibial band stretches2002
  • Physician and Sports MedicineSacroiliac joint pain syndrome in active patients: A look behind the pain.2002
  • Medical AcupunctureUtilization of medical acupuncture at the Stanford Complementary Medicine Clinic2002
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINEPractical magement of patellofemoral pain2002
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINELateral planter nerve entrapment in a competitive gymst2001
  • Medical AcupunctureMedical acupuncture for the treatment of non-radicular low back pain2001
  • :Textbook of Running Medicine. New York: The McGraw Hill CompaniesPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome In0
  • :Textbook of Running Medicine. New York: The McGraw Hill CompaniesPeripatellar Pathologies In0
  • spine jourlChanges in posterior disc bulging2001
  • PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINEQuick solutions for iliotibial band syndrome2000
  • American Academy of PM&R Musculoskeletal On-Line CasesThe differential diagnosis of heel pain in athletes.2000
  • Physician and Sports MedicineQuick solutions for iliotibial band syndrome2000
  • BiomechanicsImaging: MR imaging spots runners' overuse injuries.2000
  • Magnetic resonce imaging clinics of North AmericaMR imaging of stress reactions, muscle injuries, and other overuse injuries in runners.1999
  • SKELETAL RADIOLOGYShoulder MRI after impingement test injection1998
  • ORTHOPADEStress fractures in athletes1997
  • CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINESacral stress fractures in long-distance runners1997
  • Sports MedicineCommon injuries in runners: diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention1996
  • AMERICAN JOURL OF SPORTS MEDICINETIBIAL STRESS REACTION IN RUNNERS1995
  • Jourl of Back & Musculoskeletal RehabilitationPatellofemoral pain in runners.1995
  • West J Med.Diagnosing tibial stress injuries in athletes.1995
  • Biofeedback and self-regulationMediation of skin temperature biofeedback effects in children.1983

Experience & Accolades

  • Director 1994 - 2014 PM&R Sports Medicine Service, Stanford University Medical Center
  • Member2001 - 2014 Scientific Advisory Board, Runner s World magazine
  • Member2007 - 2014 Senior Associate Editor, PM&R - The journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
  • Fellowship Director2010 - 2014 Stanford Sports Medicine

Dr. Michael Fredericson's Practice location

Practice At 900 Blake Wilbur Dr First Floor Mc 5311

900 Blake Wilbur Dr First Floor Mc 5311 -
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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New patients: 650-725-7139
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450 Broadway St -
Redwood City, CA 94063
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