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Adam Tenforde, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Cambridge, MA, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

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Physical Medicine/Rehab • Cambridge, MA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

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Summary

  • Dr. Adam Tenforde is a physiatrist in Cambridge, MA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in sports medicine (non-surgical) and is experienced in sports medicine, foot injuries, ankle injuries, bone health, and shockwave. He has more than 130 publications and over 5000 citations of his work.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2014 - 2015
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2013 - 2014
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2011 - 2014
  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland)
    Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBA, Human Biology, Departmental Honors with Distinction, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationSports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Peter T. Singleton MD Award for exemplified excellence, loyalty, and special dedication to the program Stanford PM&R Residency Program, 2014
  • Outstanding Paper Presentation AAP Annual Meeting, 2013
  • Best Junior Research Award Stanford PM&R Residency Program, 2013-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reply  
    M. Fredericson, A.S. Tenforde, PM&R Journal, 1/1/2013
  • Update on stress fractures in female athletes: epidemiology, treatment, and prevention  
    Y.T. Chen, A.S. Tenforde, M Fredericson, Curr Rev Musculoskel Med, 1/1/2013
  • Identifying sex-specific risk factors for stress fractures in adolescent runners  
    A.S. Tenforde, L.C. Sayres, M.L. McCurdy, K.L. Sainani, M. Fredericson, MSSE, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Piriformis syndrome with variant sciatic nerve anatomy.
    E. Krause, A.S. Tenforde, C.F. Beaulieu, M. Fredericson, Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2014
  • Identifying Predictors of Impaired Bone Health in Male Adolescent Runners.
    A.S. Tenforde, M. Fredericson, L.C. Sayres, K.L. Sainani, MSSE, 1/1/2014
  • Identifying Modifiable Risk Factors For Stress Fracture Injury in Young Runners. (*Awarded Outstanding Paper Presentation at 2013 AAP Annual Meeting)
    A.S. Tenforde, L. Sayres, K. Sainani, M. Fredericson, Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • “Identifying modifiable risk factors for stress fracture injury in adolescent runners”. Grand rounds 
    Children’s Hospital of Oakland, Oakland, CA - 3/18/2014
  • “Prevention of Stress Fracture Injuries.” 
    Stanford University, 2013 - 1/1/2014
  • “Stanford Cross-Country Camp Injury Prevention Clinic.” 
    Stanford, CA, 2012-present - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • “Antigravity Treadmill Use for Stanford Sports Medicine.” 
    A.S. Tenforde, AAPM&R Core MSK Medicine Council Quarterly Information Letter
    4/27/2013
  • “Stanford physician discusses prevalence of overuse injuries among college athletes.” 
    A.S. Tenforde (Contributor), Scopeblog
    4/17/2012
  • Senior Tutorial in Sports Psychology, prepared for Dr. Glenn Brassington for directed research in methods and empirical evidence in the field of Sports Psychology 
    A.S. Tenforde
    3/1/2003

Press Mentions

  • WPI Runs an NIH Study on Stress Factors Leading to Stress Fractures in Female Runners
    WPI Runs an NIH Study on Stress Factors Leading to Stress Fractures in Female RunnersSeptember 28th, 2021
  • How Many Calories You Burn While Running and 4 Tips to Burn More, According to Personal Trainers
    How Many Calories You Burn While Running and 4 Tips to Burn More, According to Personal TrainersFebruary 11th, 2021
  • This Is Why You Should Exercise Outside This Winter
    This Is Why You Should Exercise Outside This WinterDecember 2nd, 2020
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Adam Tenforde, Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD, Dr. A Tenforde, Dr. Adam Sebastian Tenforde