Paige M. Dyrek, DO
- Orthopedic Surgery
About
Dr. Paige Dyrek is a physiatrist who specializes in non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. She takes care of athletes of all ages and activity levels and is passionate about helping individuals meet their fitness goals. She uses an individualized, evidence-based approach to patient care and has clinical and research interests in the female athlete, ultrasound-guided and minimally invasive procedures, and orthobiologics.
Dr. Dyrek completed her undergraduate education at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA where she played Division 1 soccer. She earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and completed her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Stanford where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Following residency, she did her Sports Medicine fellowship at Harvard Spaulding / Mass General Brigham where she was involved in coverage for the Boston Red Sox, New England Revolution, Boston Marathon, and Harvard athletics.
She is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Languages
Education
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degree
Locations
Westwood Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Research
Publications
- Dyrek P., Tsitsilianos N., McInnis K., Tenforde A.S., Borg-Stein J. Staying in the Game: Interventions for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy in the In-Season Athlete. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 23(6): 237-2442024. June 2024. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000001174
- Miller Olsen E., Sainani K., Dyrek P., Bakal D., Miller K., Carlson J., Fredericson M., Tenforde A.S. The Association Between Overuse Musculoskeletal Injuries and the Female Athlete Triad in Division I Collegiate Athletes. PM&R. 2024; 1-7. doi:10.1002/pmrj.13201
- Rhim H.C., Shin J., Kang J., Dyrek P., Crockett Z., Galido P., Wade C., Hollander K., Borg-Stein J., Sampson S., Tenforde A.S. Use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapies for Athletes and Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024; 0: 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107567
- Kaufman M., Dyrek P., Fredericson M., Oppezzo M., Roche M., Frehlich L., Noordsy D. The Role of Physical Exercise in Cognitive Preservation: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Published online September 14, 2023. doi:10.1177/15598276231201555
- Dyrek P., Kuwabara A, Fredericson M. A Rare Case Report of Exertional Leg Pain. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. Published online August 1, 2023. doi:10.1097/JSM.0000000000001182
- Miller Olson E., Dyrek P., Fereydooni A., Harris T., Lee JT., Kussman A., Roh E., Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Division 1 Collegiate Athletes: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2023; Published ahead of print. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001162
- Fereydooni A., Ho VT., Olson EM., Dyrek P., Harris T., Kussman A., Roh EY., Lee JT. Impact of Scalene Muscle Botulinum Toxin Injection With and Without Surgery in Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2023; 33(2): 116-122. doi: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001094
- Subramanyam C, Dyrek P, Yao X, Kay MH. Malignant Pilomatricoma of the Lower Extremity: A Difficult and Rare Diagnosis. Cureus. Published online February 6, 2022. doi:10.7759/cureus.21957
- Kuwabara A, Dyrek P, Olson EM, Kraus E. Evidence-Based Management of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Runners. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep. 2021;9(4):177-185. doi:10.1007/s40141-021-00326-3
- Jasty, N., Dyrek P., Kaur, J., Kathryn E. Ackerman, Kraus, E., Heyworth B. Evidence-Based Treatment and Outcomes of Tibial Bone Stress Injuries. JPOSNA. 2021;3(4). doi:10.55275/JPOSNA-2021-372
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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