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Sherif graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree and a concentration in Kinesiology. He then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from…
Sherif graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree and a concentration in Kinesiology. He then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree from DeSales University, graduating with honors of the professional excellence award and research excellence award. After his graduate studies, he served as Chief Resident of the St. Luke’s Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program. Sherif is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Sherif focuses on understanding how movement impairments are affecting function while also promoting lifestyle changes in order to prevent recurrences of injury. His early treatment interests include running related injuries, adolescent sports rehab, and ACL rehab in lower extremity athletes. He also has been involved in performance training for youth soccer players. Outside of working as a physical therapist, he enjoys traveling, running and cycling, following Philadelphia sports teams, and spending time with his family.
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When beginning the transition to plyometrics, you always want to make sure that athletes can first control regressed movements and positions of instability, and demonstrate good deceleration control in all three planes in a slow and controlled manner. This is an absolute…
Osteochondral allograft transplantation in the knee is an alternative to knee joint replacement that may be used to treat a young and healthy population with symptomatic cartilage defects. The defect may be identified by MRI and/or arthroscopy. When conservative management has…
The pallof press is a staple core and back strengthening exercise that you'll find in many different settings. Whether it's [P]rehab, personal training sessions, group exercise classes, you name it, the pallof press is a common exercise for good reason. In this article, you will…
When it comes to mid back and scapular pain, nothing beats a mid back prehab program with tons of thoracic spine mobility and stability work. Mid back pain can be caused by a variety of structures in the mid back itself like the thoracic spine, ribs, or trigger points in the…
The hip thrust has been increasing in popularity within the last decade. It is arguably the most effective movement to target the glutes. This article will demonstrate how to appropriately perform a hip thrust in addition to showing you many variations to improve the size and…
It seems as if the fitness industry not too long ago was engulfed in the newest and latest machine. However, the recent pendulum of this industry has been going back to the minimalist end of the spectrum giving attention to calisthenic exercises. This has led to the popularity of…
Can't feel your hip flexor stretch? Are you sure you're doing the hip flexor stretch correctly? You're not alone. The majority of people "stretching" their hip flexors actually aren't performing the stretch correctly and instead are just merely stretching their lower back. This…
Do you have knee surgery scheduled? Are you wondering if there is anything you can do now to make your recovery easier? Whether it is a new or old injury you've been dealing with that made you schedule surgery, you can still benefit from preparing your body now with exercise!…
Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists work hand in hand to deliver the best possible care to their patients. Working in the field of orthopedic and sports, one of the most prevalent injuries we see are injuries to the meniscus. For that reason, we teamed up with a…
Looking for exercises to fix flat feet? We got you! But before we get into the exercises that can help address this "problem", we first want to address that flat feet in and of itself is NOT a diagnosis and NOT the sole cause of your pain! Pain is multi-factorial and while having…
Hamstring exercises should be a staple in every person's training program. They are a crucial muscle group that is imperative for daily function. They play an important role in a wide spectrum from simple activities to more powerful exercises! To warm up your hamstrings, a…
Tweak your calf after some physical activity? Maybe you have pain behind your knee or right in the muscle belly of your calf. No worries, we're here to help get you back on track by teaching you how to rehab calf strains! Our calf musculature which is situated on the back of our…
Have you ever experienced pain in or around your jaw from chewing, yawning, or even with simple mouth-opening movements? Do you experience a clicking sensation when you open and close your mouth, or that you are unable to open your mouth as far as usual? If you experience any of…
Ankle sprains...let's face it. Most of us have had at least one in our lifetime. When you hear ankle sprain, you envision your foot rolling out when stepping on an uneven surface or missing a step down a flight of stairs. Both of these examples are known as a lateral ankle…
Do you feel that your balance is off? Are you not as sturdy as you want to be when walking on sand for example, or tackling the terrains of a long hike? Similar to other aging phenomenons that inevitably occur throughout the lifespan such as a decrease in muscle mass or bone…
Have you woken up one morning and all of a sudden felt an intense pain that starts in your back and travels down one or both of your legs? As many of us have been culprits to low back pain, a specific cause of this pain is a disc herniation, which is when one of the discs that…
The natural design of the hip allows it to serve as the key to foundational movement! It is a ball and socket joint, similar to the shoulder which allows it to be extremely mobile. However, in addition to its exceptional mobility, the hips are responsible for giving us a base of…
In the fitness and healthcare industry, new pieces of equipment are continually being offered to enhance recovery as well as improve performance. Massage guns, shockwave therapies, and hyperbaric chambers, just to name a few. However, the real question is....do these fancy pieces…
Let's face it, being told you have to have surgery after an acute or long-standing injury is a tough pill to swallow. The thought of being confined to a sling, immobilizer, or cast is a scary one. There are thousands of questions that are immediately racing through your head...…
Rehabbing runners is no easy task. We know that runners love to do one thing: RUN! When that is taken away from them, they become frustrated. Innately, we expect this, right? If you are passionate about something, and can no longer do that specific hobby, you are likely to feel…
Part 2 of this Clinical Pearl series will focus on runner's knee return to running implications. It is during these phases that there will be a larger emphasis on advanced strengthening, single limb loading that simulates running activity, reintegration of running, and…
Have you recently suffered a knee injury and are now asking yourself the question, "what exactly just happened?" Maybe you have been running for a couple of weeks and are beginning to experience some nagging pain around your knee, or you felt a sudden wince of pain when taking a…
If you have suffered an injury to your shoulder that happens to involve your labrum, you have come to the right place. Labrum injuries of the shoulder may occur due to several different reasons, some of which are repetitive throwing, compression injuries, or following a shoulder…
You may have heard of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, which is the most common of all knee ligament injuries, but have you heard of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears? Although much less common, PCL injuries can lead to a host of issues at the knee if left…
Got a pain in the front of your shins that just does not want to go away? Have you been running a lot or playing a lot of sports that involve jumping activity? If so, you may be dealing with what is known as 'shin splints'. This lower leg injury often due to overuse is a…
Have you been dealing with a nagging pain in your buttock that just doesn't want to go away? You've tried everything. Ice, heat, massaging the area, but nothing is working! This annoyance of pain around the backside of your hip may be due to a condition known as 'piriformis…
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries are not super common in isolation; however, they do still occur mostly in sports and can be one of the structures involved in more serious knee injuries. In most cases, the prognosis is good for these injuries with proper treatment. In…
When an individual sustains an injury, one of the first questions asked is, “How long will it take until I am back to normal?” When an unexpected event such as an injury disrupts our quality of life, naturally we want to return to our full functional capacity as soon as possible.…
Running is one of the most efficient, effective, and convenient forms of exercise that can be performed anywhere, at any time! Saving money on a gym membership, taking in the beauty of your surrounding city or neighborhood, there are so many benefits to the activity. The thought…
Side planks are an excellent exercise to strengthen the entire body, from the hips to the core and all the way up to the shoulders. However, not everyone can or should start with the traditional side plank. Also, there are so many variations and side plank progressions to target…
Have you ever had tingling in your hands or feet, or burning, shooting sensation down your arm? If so, you may be dealing with nerve related pain, which can be quite discomforting. When we think of enhancing our mobility, we often think of "tight muscles" or "stiff joints",…
Do your shoulders feel like they are loose? Has your shoulder suddenly popped out of its socket, and back into place? Have you ever been in a position where you raise your arm up and say to yourself, “Wow it felt like my shoulder was going to come out of place!”? If you answered…
If you have dealt with an injury before, or if you are an individual in the profession of healthcare, you have heard the word “tendon” with various endings after the root of this word, whether it be “tendinosis”, “tendinitis”, “paratenonitis”, “tenosynovitis” or “tendinopathy”.…
