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Michael Fredericson, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Palo Alto, CA

Michael Fredericson MD

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


Professor, PM&R/Orthopaedic Surgery; Co-Director, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University

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  • 900 Blake Wilbur Dr# 1Palo Alto, CA 94304

  • Phone+1 650-725-7139

  • Fax+1 650-498-7546

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)/Mount Zion
    University of California (San Francisco)/Mount ZionInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1988
  • University of Redlands
    University of RedlandsBA, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Member Award American Academy of PM&R, 2023
  • 8th Degree Black Belt and Shihan (Master Instructor) Karatedo Doshinkan International, 2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of lateral epicondylitis - a systematic review and meta-analysis  
    Saltychev M, Laimi K, Dragoo J, Virolainen P, Fredericson M., PRM+, Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1/1/2018
  • The association of the female athlete triad risk score stratification in collegiate athletes to development of bone stress injuries  
    Tenforde A, Carlson J, Dutton R, Chang A, Kim JH, Golden, N, Fredericson M, American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2017
  • A genetic marker associated with shoulder dislocation  
    Kim SK, Avins A, Ahmed M, Kleimeyer J, Fredericson M, Dragoo JL. Ioannidis JP., International Journal of Sports Medicine, 1/1/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Does Baseline Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Score Predict Risk of Bone Stress Injury in NCAA Division I Distance Runners? A Prospective Study.
    Kim B, Kraus E, Tenforde A, Kussman A, Singh S, Barrack M, Fredericson M, Nattiv A., AMSSM Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Serum Vitamin D Levels are Inversely Associated with Time Lost to Bone Stress Injury in a Cohort of NCAA Division I Distance Runners.
    Kim B, Kraus E, Tenforde A,Barrack M, Kussman A, Fredericson M, Nattiv A., American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Females with patellofemoral pain display greater cartilage stress compared to males with patellofemoral pain
    Besier T, Pal S, Draper C, Fredericson M, Gold, G, Delp S, Beaupre, G, Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2013

Lectures

  • Emerging techniques for treating athletic hip injuries. 
    Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2010
  • Research in sports medicine 
    Marseille, France - 1/1/2010
  • Exercise and pregnancy 
    San Diego, CA - 1/10/1994

Other

  • Nutritional needs in endurance athletes 
    Peak Performance (UK based newsletter for endurance athletes and coaches)
    1/1/2018
  • The Big Chill: Is whole body cryotherapy just a fad? 
    Men�s Health Magazine
    1/1/2018
  • Can we measure core strength and stability? 
    Lower Extremity Review
    1/1/2018

Authored Content

  • Acute Changes in Foot Strike Pattern and Cadence Affect Running Parameters Associated with Tibial Stress FracturesMay 2018
  • Acute Changes in Foot Strike Pattern and Cadence Affect Running Parameters Associated with Tibial Stress FracturesMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Does Sweating More Make for a Better Workout?
    Does Sweating More Make for a Better Workout?May 19th, 2026
  • It Felt like a Pulled Muscle, but the Pain Kept Coming Back
    It Felt like a Pulled Muscle, but the Pain Kept Coming BackMay 1st, 2026
  • Longevity Hacks for Busy People: Which Healthy Behaviours Pack the Biggest Benefits?
    Longevity Hacks for Busy People: Which Healthy Behaviours Pack the Biggest Benefits?June 15th, 2025

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