Episode 045: Interview with Dr. Janice Ying
This month we are joined by physical therapist Dr. Janice Ying. She shared with us how she has fit nine lives worth of achievements into just one life, her work with musicians in physical rehabilitation and injury prevention, and her work with collegiate and graduate-level musicians. We pepper her with controversial questions, and she shoots back with a stellar answer every time. For example, are musicians small muscle athletes? Should we care about our joint range of motion? Listen to find out.
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Dr. Janice Ying is the owner and founder of Opus Physical Therapy and Performance Inc. She is an ABPTS board certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy serving the Greater Los Angeles area and is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of Performing Arts Medicine. Most recently, she has been awarded the 2021 Emerging Leader award by the American Physical Therapy Association - Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. She is currently the head physical therapist at The Colburn School - working with elite collegiate and graduate level musicians on injury prevention techniques and addressing playing-related injuries.
Originally from Kansas City, MO, Dr. Ying attended Pepperdine University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Piano Performance while on multiple scholarships for her achievements as both a pianist and violinist. She worked professionally as a pianist for several years, performing throughout the country before returning to school to complete her graduate studies in physical therapy.
Dr. Ying received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the top-ranked physical therapy program, University of Southern California. She completed her orthopedic residency training at Glendale Adventist Medical Center. She currently serves as Adjunct Clinical Instructor for the University of Southern California in the department of Physical Therapy and Biokinesiology. In the past, she has served as a mentor, lecturer and member of the clinical faculty for the Glendale Adventist Medical Center - Orthopedic Residency as well as taught courses on clinical management of the elbow, wrist and hand, and functional ergonomics. Additionally, she has obtained advanced certifications in ergonomics, Kinesiotaping, Graston Technique and manual physical therapy techniques.
Dr. Ying is internationally recognized for her work with treating performing artists. She is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer at national and international conferences/events. Dr. Ying’s professional interests include clinical research and the application of injury prevention techniques and rehabilitation of instrumental musicians and dancers. She frequently provides courses and educational sessions for medical professionals on topics relating to the management and treatment of health conditions found in performing artists.
Dr. Ying is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, where she has held several positions as both an elected and appointed officer for the Orthopedic Academy, and Performing Arts Special Interest Group of the American Physical Therapy Association. Additional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists and the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
Website- https://www.opuspt.com
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