Sports Fixes
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Sports Fixes

Priya DeshmukhPriya Deshmukh · 0 likes
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Sports Fixes

Priya Deshmukh
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Chronically tight hip flexors, occupationally. This is my rotation when I need to move a body (mine) that isn't lying on my treatment table. Half of these are where I send patients post-rehab, half are where I go to undo the damage of sitting at a laptop charting notes. Binging a medical drama lately so forgive any crossover energy in the comments.

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Sports Fixes — 8 items
NameVenueAddressCitySportSkill LevelWhy
1Dogpatch BouldersDogpatch Boulders2573 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107San FranciscoBoulderingBeginner to advancedMy shoulders hate it, my brain loves it. Problem-solving beats a treadmill any day.
2Crissy FieldCrissy Field1199 East Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129San FranciscoRunningAll levelsFlat, scenic, forgiving on the knees. Prescribe this route more than I prescribe actual exercises.
3Kezar StadiumKezar Stadium670 Kezar Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118San FranciscoTrack and fieldIntermediate to advancedRubberized track, zero excuses. Good spot to test if that ankle is actually healed or just quiet.
4Chase CenterChase Center1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158San FranciscoBasketball spectatingSpectatorZero physical demands on me, high demands on my voice. Load management, but for my throat.
5Mission CliffsMission Cliffs2295 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110San FranciscoRock climbingBeginner to advancedWalk-to distance from my clinic, which means post-work sessions actually happen. Grip strength doubles as patient-handling strength.
6Golden Gate Park Tennis CourtsGolden Gate Park Tennis Courts50 Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118San FranciscoTennisAll levelsRotator cuffs take a beating but the courts are cheap and the backdrop is a literal park. Good trade.
7South End Rowing ClubSouth End Rowing Club500 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109San FranciscoOpen water swimmingIntermediate to advancedCold water is basically free cryotherapy. Also a solid excuse to skip leg day without guilt.
8Oracle ParkOracle Park24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107San FranciscoBaseball spectatingSpectatorNine innings of sitting is my cardio rest day. Garlic fries are non-negotiable.