UCLA Students Provide Free Musculoskeletal Care
Founded in October 2024, the BareBones club offers mobile health services and screenings to underserved communities in Los Angeles.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Fitness
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UCLA students established the BareBones club in October 2024 to provide accessible musculoskeletal care and education to underserved populations. The group utilizes expertise in sports and calisthenics to offer clinics across Los Angeles.
Why it matters
The club aims to mitigate the inaccessibility of musculoskeletal care and the prohibitive costs associated with surgical medical procedures. By minimizing training equipment, members ensure services remain portable and accessible to those in need.
The club conducts monthly health screenings measuring blood glucose, blood pressure, and BMI at the Health Matters Clinic. Members prioritize mobility and accessibility by limiting equipment use, occasionally utilizing standard tools like 30-pound dumbbells.
The players
UCLA
This major public research university serves as the base of operations for the BareBones club.
The Midnight Mission
This organization operates in Skid Row and serves as a partner for mobility clinics.
Health Matters Clinic
This facility collaborates with club members to conduct monthly health screenings.
The details
BareBones provides services including posture screenings, bone density testing, joint flexibility testing, and stretch clinics. The organization collaborates with The Midnight Mission in Skid Row and hosts sessions for residents in Westwood Village.
Timeline
BareBones club was founded in October 2024.
Members began collaborating with Health Matters Clinic in the summer of 2026.
The Big Picture
The BareBones model follows a pattern set by volunteer-led health initiatives that extend professional medical screening beyond traditional hospital walls. This approach reflects a broader trend of student-led clinical outreach addressing systemic healthcare gaps.
Residents in the Los Angeles area can access free mobility clinics and health screenings through the group's established partnerships. These sessions provide direct health tracking for BMI, blood pressure, and glucose levels without requiring a traditional clinic appointment.
The takeaway
The BareBones club demonstrates how specialized knowledge in sports and calisthenics can be repurposed to provide essential preventative care. Residents looking to improve their physical health can benefit from these free community-focused stretch and mobility sessions.
Further reading
Learn more about local wellness initiatives in Los Angeles Fitness.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Bruin.
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