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John M Vasudevan, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Team Physician, University of Pennsylvania
Co-Director, Penn Sports Medicine Journal Club, University of Pennsylvania
Director, Penn Running and Endurance Sports Medicine Program, Penn Sports Medicine
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Contact information
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1800 Lombard Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Office: 215-893-2668
Fax: 215-893-2686
Education:
BS (Biochemistry, Comprehensive Honors)
University of Wisconsin, 2002.
MD (Medicine)
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2007.
Post-Graduate Training
Transitional Residency, Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program, 2007-2008.
Resident, Rehabilitation Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 2008-2011.
Fellow, PM&R Sports Medicine, Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics, 2011-2012.
Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Board-Certified in Sports Medicine (CAQ), 2012.
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012.
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Description of Clinical Expertise

-Evaluation and treatment of endurance athletes (e.g., running, cycling, swimming)
-Medical direction of mass participation events (e.g., half-marathon, triathlon)
-Clinical and therapeutic use of musculoskeletal ultrasound

Description of Other Expertise

-Medical Advocacy Leadership and efforts at local, state, and national levels

Description of Research Expertise

-Study of clinical outcomes of platelet-rich plasma for musculoskeletal conditions

Selected Publications

Blanchard E, Harvi J, Vasudevan J, et al.: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review. Cureus 15(10): e46580, October 2023.

Tom Avril: The Broad Street Run is coming. The race’s medical director has tips to stay injury-free, both before and during the race. Philadelphia Inquirer April 2023.

Abraham Gutman: Jalen Hurts’ shoulder injury seems more aggravating than dangerous, sports medicine physician says. Philadelphia Inquirer December 2022 Notes: https://www.inquirer.com/health/jalen-hurts-shoulder-sprain-eagles-injury-report-20221220.html?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_email_traffic&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=

Abraham Gutman: Will U.S. star Christian Pulisic play in Saturday’s World Cup game? How team doctors will evaluate his injury. Philadelphia Inquirer December 2022 Notes: https://www.inquirer.com/health/christian-pulisic-pelvic-contusion-world-cup-usa-vs-netherlands-20221201.html?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=edit_social_share_email_traffic&utm_medium=email&utm_content=&utm_term=&int_promo=

Maura Hohman: USA soccer's Christian Pulisic will play with a pelvic contusion. Here's what that means. Today.com November 2022 Notes: https://www.today.com/health/christian-pulisic-pelvic-contusion-injury-rcna59483.

Walker C, Belisario JC, Vasudevan, J.: Suprascapular Neuropathy in Collegiate Tennis Player: A Case Report. Cureus 13(12), December 2021.

Geoff Nudelman: 5 Helpful Ways to Think About Hydration. Ask Men: https://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/hydration-tips.html October 2021 Notes: I was interviewed for this article.

Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Christa Sgobba: 5 Running Injuries Every New Runner Should Know About. SELF Magazine: self.com/story/beginner-runner-injuries-that-are-normal-how-to-fix-them August 2020.

Christa Sgobba: I Finally Found Running Socks That Fit, and I Haven’t Had a Blister Since. SELF Magazine: https://www.self.com/story/running-socks-kane11 February 2020 Notes: I was the medical expert interviewed for this article.

Pan J, Vasudevan JM: Piriformis Syndrome: A Review of the Evidence and Proposed New Criteria for Diagnosis. Challenging Neuropathic Pain Syndromes: Evaluation and Evidence-Based Treatment. Freedman M, Gehret J, Young G, Kamen L (eds.). Elsevier, 2018.

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Last updated: 11/15/2023
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