by Penelope Hsu | Oct 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Happy Physical Therapy Month-part 3My last few thoughts on the impact of Physical TherapyI went on to need a total of 4 surgeries in 6 years to finally correct and repair my Osteochondral Defect. (Thanks HSS for nothing!). Each time, recovery was different. Each time,...
by Penelope Hsu | Oct 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Physician burnout often creeps in unnoticed until it reshapes your career and wellbeing. Many doctors, especially Asian American physicians, miss subtle signals that warn of danger ahead. Recognizing these early signs can protect your passion for medicine and restore...
by Penelope Hsu | Oct 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
My ankle injury-part 2I had my first surgery in October 2018. I was casted and immobilized for 6 weeks. By the time they took the cast off, my left leg had literally shrunk in size!Time for Rehab!I was terrified of starting to weight bear, afraid something would pop...
by Penelope Hsu | Oct 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Happy National Physical Therapy Month My ankle injury journey-Part 1 I’ve had loose ankles since high school. My high school track coach made everyone run all 3 seasons, indoor, outdoor, and cross-country, no matter what your discipline was. As a sprinter,...
by Penelope Hsu | Sep 26, 2026 | Physician Burnout
A Penny for Your Thoughts-Suicide Prevention Strategies How do you save a life in crisis? I did series of vlogs a few years back on Physician Suicide with my colleagues at The Happy MD. In part 1, We talked about our own personal stories of suicidal ideation and the...
