News from UC Davis Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Children's HealthSeptember 25, 2024
Telehealth visits can expand access to pediatric physiatry care

A new study finds hybrid appointments are viable alternatives to in-person physiatry exams for children.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSeptember 25, 2024
‘It’s hard work, but worth it’: Marcia Faustin on life as a family, sports medicine doctor

Marcia Faustin, the co-head physician of the U.S. Gymnastics women’s team and UC Davis Division I intercollegiate athletics, reflects on her journey as a Black female physician delivering care to patients of all ages.
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AgingAugust 19, 2024
Innovative research looks at walking and healthy aging

UC Davis Health researcher tests technology which leverages computer vision to perform 3D analysis, in a local retirement community.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJuly 24, 2024
Protecting athletes’ mental health from social media risks

Marcia Faustin, co-head physician for the U.S. Gymnastics Team at the Paris Olympics, shares her take on the impact of social media on athletes’ mental health.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJune 28, 2024
Protecting athletes’ mental health from social media risks

Sports medicine physician Marcia Faustin, who cares for the U.S. Gymnastics Team, is heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a Q&A, she talks about the impacts of social media on athletes’ mental health.
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ResearchFebruary 15, 2024
UC Davis medical school ranked among the nation’s best for NIH research funding

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranked UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools in terms of NIH grants. The school had a record of $209 million in NIH funding.
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJanuary 31, 2024
What you need to know about spina bifida and spinal cord injuries

In a Q&A, UC Davis Health physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Maya Evans shares how clinicians and parents can provide comprehensive care for children with spinal cord injuries and spina bifida.
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