Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS is a licensed doctor of physical therapy, as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, writer, and editor. In over five years of orthopedic practice, she has helped hundreds of patients recover from pain and injury.
A graduate of Cornell and Columbia universities, Jasmine has worked with people of all ages, from three-year-olds to nonagenarians, treating people of all abilities, including Olympic athletes.
As a writer, she has been published in The New York Times, Runner’s World, and several physical therapy publications. She serves as an active resource on orthopedic injury, recovery, and exercise for publications such as Self, Shape, and U.S. News & World Report.
Jasmine, a former journalist, lives in Ithaca, New York, with her husband and infant daughter.
Podcasts:
- To Health and Back – Ep. 8: “PT in 2030” – December 2021.
- The Art of Healthcare – Ep. 12: Improving Your Communication with Journalist Turned Physical Therapist, Jasmine Marcus – October 2021.
- Broke & Stressed Podcast – Ep. 29: Tips for writing an Awesome PT Application Essay – on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor or Youtube – June 11, 2021.
- GRADitude – Ep. 163: Leveraging Your Skills – July 29, 2020.
- The PT Student Compass – Ep. 14: Stand Out in Your Physiotherapy Applications – May 11, 2020.
- Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast – Season 4, Ep. 32: Dr. Jasmine Marcus – Effective Written Strategies for Students, Clinicians, & Educators – August 28, 2019. On Itunes, Spotify, YouTube.
- Fresh PT – Ep. 23: Jasmine Marcus: A Practical Guide to Mentorship, Social Media, and Life as a New Grad. – June 20, 2018.
- The Movement Docs – Ep.15: When You Come to a Fork in the Road, ft. Jasmine Marcus – January 29, 2018.
Vlogcasts:
- Professors of Profit Vlogcast – Ep. 5: Ghostwriting – February 5, 2020.
Interviews:
- Pursue the Passion – Why Are You Passionate About Physical Therapy? November 2023.
- Degree Choices – How to Become a Physical Therapist – 2022.
- OwlGuru.com – Physical Therapist Aide – Jasmine Marcus – June 2021.
- BestColleges.com – Interview with a Physical Therapist: Jasmine Marcus – September 23, 2020.
- American Physical Therapist Association’s Perspectives Magazine – Making a Course Correction (page 6) – Spring 2018.
- The Curly Clinician – Life as a PT: Dr. Jasmine Marcus – January 7, 2018.
- Creating a Physical Therapist – Experiences by Jasmine Marcus – June 15, 2015.
- NAIOMT – PT Profile: Jasmine Marcus – December 19, 2014.
Expert Quotes:
- New York Times: The Ultimate Workout for Pickleball Lovers – February 7, 2024.
- Spy: The Best Self-Massage Tools, According to Physical Therapists – October 29, 2023.
- Wall Street Journal: The Best Office Chairs for a Comfortable Workday Without Back Pain – September 20, 2023.
- Martha Stewart: 10 Best Low-Impact Activities to Try at Any Age – September 5, 2023.
- What’s Good: 6 Possible Reasons Why Your Knees Are Killing You – September 12, 2023.
- Fortune: Staying Fit As You Age isn’t Just About Exercise. Experts Say to Prioritize These 4 Habits – July 23, 2023.
- Livestrong: Waking Up with Low Back Pain? Here’s Why – and 5 Stretches to Get You Out of Bed – July 15, 2023.
- People: The 9 Best Slippers of 2023 – March 14, 2023.
- Forbes: Four Experts Share Tips On Creating Your Best Work From Home Space – August 16, 2022.
- Well + Good: Hate To Break It to You, but Your Compression Socks Probably Aren’t Helping Your Muscle Recovery – May 30, 2022.
- Health Web Magazine: International Women’s Day Roundup: Expert’s Tips for Women’s Health – March 4, 2022.
- AARP:
- Surprising Parts of the Body You Need to Exercise Regularly – January 11, 2022.
- Joe Biden’s Foot Fracture Highlights Fragility of Those Bones – December 2, 2020.
- Woman & Home: Struggling with Back Pain at Night? Here’s What Could Be Causing It, Plus How to Treat It – November 1, 2021.
- Washington Post: How Weighted Vests and Ankle or Wrist Weights Can – And Can’t – Improve Your Workout – October 28, 2021.
- Mashable: ‘Lose Fat in 5 Days’ Exercise Videos are Harmful for Fitness Beginners – October 23, 2021.
- Bustle:
- Physical Therapists Say These Are The Cheapest, Most Comfortable Walking Shoes On Amazon – August 19, 2023.
- 7 Pro Tips for Sleeping with Back Pain – September 30, 2021.
- 11 Early Signs You May Have Health Issues When You Get Older – October 2017.
- USA Today Reviewed: Jump Into a New Fitness Routine with a Mini Trampoline – September 3, 2021.
- Tonal: Remote Training Offers the Biggest Fitness and Mental Health Boosts, Study Suggests – September 2, 2021.
- U.S. News & World Report:
- Hula Hoop: Is it Good Exercise? August 27, 2021.
- How to Get into Physical Therapy Schools – January 30, 2020.
- APTA Magazine: Making the Connection: A Guide to Social Media, Blogging, and Other Online Tools – August 1, 2021.
- Yahoo: If This Body Part Hurts You at Night, See Your Doctor – March 14, 2021.
- The Healthy: 20 Worst Pieces of Health Advice on the Internet – February 19, 2021.
- Real Simple: The Surprising Benefits of Working from Bed – It Might Not be as Bad as You Think – February 11, 2021.
- Health Digest: The Best Workouts You Can Do Without Going to the Gym – February 9, 2021.
- Parade: Dead Butt Syndrome is an Uncomfortable Pandemic Side Effect – Here’s How to Know if You Have it, and what to do – January 29, 2021.
- Trusty Spotter: Expert Tips for Your First Time Using the Elliptical Machine – January 18, 2021.
- Insider:
- 9 Signs Your Workout is Actually Hurting You, According to Experts – January 11, 2021.
- 15 Different Ways You Can Modify Push-Ups – April 2, 2019.
- Working Out with Lower Back Problems Can Be Painful – Here’s How to Make it as Easy as Possible – July 24, 2018.
- 17 Exercise Habits That Are Actually Hurting You – May 9, 2018.
- 9 Signs You’re in Good Shape, Even if You Never go to the Gym – October 19, 2017.
- Human Window: Causes of Tight Hamstrings and How to Fix Them – October 5, 2020.
- Livestrong:
- 4 Glute Exercises That Are a Waste of Time – And What to Do Instead – September 27, 2020.
- How to Sneak More Physical Activity Into Your Day and Burn More Calories – January 6, 2020.
- Popsugar:
- Buying an Indoor Cycling Bike Was Expensive, but My Knees Are Forever Grateful – September 11, 2020.
- I Didn’t Realize How Crucial Knee Stability Was Until I Started Working From My Couch – August 17, 2020.
- Your Guide to Getting Up and Moving Around While Working from Home – March 31, 2020.
- WebMD: Work Out with Your Dog – May 2020. (page 24)
- Self Magazine:
- The 21 Best Butt Exercises – February 23, 2022.
- 3 Jump Rope Workouts That Will Make You Love At-Home Cardio – April 21, 2020.
- Best Company: More than Willpower: What’s Holding Americans Back in Fitness – January 29, 2020.
- Club Staffing: 7 Common Myths Your Physical Therapist Patients May Believe – January 24, 2020.
- Openfit:
- Got Arm Muscle Pain? Here are Some Common Causes and Countermeasures – November 12, 2019.
- How to Treat a Pulled Hamstring – October 1, 2019.
- The 4 Best Hip Extension Exercises – September 27, 2019.
- How to Do Standing Calf Raises – September 16, 2019.
- Aaptiv:
- Can You Have Chronically Tight Muscles? – September 2019.
- How to Run Fast Without Getting Injured – May 13, 2018.
- 5 Key Strength Training Tips for Older Adults – January 20, 2018.
- Should I Work Out When I’m Sick? – November 5, 2017.
- Considerable: 9 Reasons People Regret Their Knee Replacements – August 16, 2019.
- Reader’s Digest:
- This is the Best Time to Workout, According to Science – June 2019.
- 15 Health Myths that Make Doctors Cringe – February 2018.
- Next Avenue:
- What is Plantar Fasciitis and What Can You Do About It? May 24, 2022.
- Ways to Stay Fit After an Orthopedic Injury or Surgery – March 13, 2019.
- Creaky Joints: Occupational Therapists’ 22 Tips for Making Life with Arthritis a Little Easier – January 1, 2019.
- A-List Magazine: Get Ready for the Holidays Fitness Plan (page 44) – October 2018.
- Women’s Health: 7 Things You Should Never Wear to the Gym – August 2018.
- Elite Daily: What Does Sleeping on Your Side Mean? – August 28, 2018.
- SheKnows: Why We Should All ‘Sit Like a Man’ – August 28, 2018.
- Washington Informer: Living Longer and Better Through Nutrition, Exercise and Rest – May 9, 2018.
- Best Life: 30 Smart Ways to Avoid Getting Sick When You Travel – May 9, 2018.
- Tribune Online Content – In Good Health: Pack Attack: How Introverts Can Enjoy Fitness Classes – February 2018. (Article available by request)
- Healthy Way: Is It Time to Ditch Your Ear Bud? The Benefits and Drawbacks of Music During Exercise -– January 31, 2018.
- SheKnows/Your Tango:
- 5 Worst Health Mistakes You Make, According To Experts – October 16, 2023.
- 5 Bad Health Habits & How to Fix Them – January 22, 2018.
- Caring.com: 7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents – December 15, 2017.
- Lifehacker: Burning Question: Let’s Talk About Why Toes Are So Weird – December 1, 2017.
- Mother Nature Network: Is Squatting the New Standing? – November 25, 2017.
- Men’s Journal: 9 Workout Habits You Need to Ditch Now – March 2017.
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