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Mathew Kovalchick, PT, DPT

Mathew Kovalchick, PT, DPT, is an orthopedic board-certified physical therapist at UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif. He is also the creator of PhysioSpace exercise cards, which provide guidance on proper exercise form and concepts as well as motivational tips. They are available on Amazon or at PhysioSpace.org.

Pain

Muscle Strain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery

Featured Expert: Mathew Kovalchick, PT, DPT | July 8, 2026

Muscle strains are among the most common soft-tissue injuries, yet they are often misunderstood. People frequently describe them as a pulled muscle, but the underlying...

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Exercise & Fitness

11 Common Fitness Myths That Are Holding You Back

Featured Expert: Mathew Kovalchick, PT, DPT | May 21, 2026

I often work with people who want to be more active but worry they will hurt themselves or feel fitness is no longer meant for...

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Exercise & Fitness

Overcoming Sarcopenia with Heavy Resistance Training

Featured Expert: Mathew Kovalchick, PT, DPT | November 26, 2025

Go inside most gyms these days and you’ll the latest trend: heavy weightlifting. And it’s not just younger men and women who are engaging in...

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