
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 ZionInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1988
University of RedlandsBA, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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
- Can a Clinician Accurately Diagnose Iliopsoas Tendinitis on a Physical Examination?Thomas Johnstone, Kinsley Pierre, Eugene Roh, Michael Fredericson, Marc R Safran
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-06-01 - Proposed Modified Bone Stress Injury Classification Score.Anne Kuwabara, Aurelia Nattiv, Megan Deakins Roche, Michael Fredericson
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-03-01 - 1 citations2025 Update to the Female Athlete Triad Coalition Consensus Statement Part 2: Clinical Guidelines for Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Return to Play for Adolescen...Nancy I Williams, Mary Jane De Souza, Madhusmita Misra, Aurelia Nattiv, Elizabeth Joy
Sports Medicine. 2026-02-01
Journal Articles
- Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in treatment of lateral epicondylitis - a systematic review and meta-analysisSaltychev 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 injuriesTenforde 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 dislocationKim 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 painBesier T, Pal S, Draper C, Fredericson M, Gold, G, Delp S, Beaupre, G, Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2013
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?May 19th, 2026
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?June 15th, 2025
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