2013 December Archive | Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC

30 Mon

I sprained my ankle, what do I do now?

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I sprained my ankle, what do I do now? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Whether you’re an elite long-distance runner or a weekend warrior, you’re probably one of the many people who’ve had an ankle sprain. It can happen at any time, when...

26 Thu

Safe lifting techniques

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Safe lifting techniques Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Low back pain is common, but some cases such as a sprain or strain can be prevented by following some simple rules when lifting and moving objects: 1. Check the weight. Always check the weight...

Tags: back, lift, lifting, low back pain, pain, Paul Kochoa

23 Mon

Exercise and the intervertebral disc

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Exercise and the intervertebral disc Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I’ve written about discs issues and back pain before, and by now, you’ve probably realized that I’m a big proponent of movement and exercise, so this next post should be no surprise. Out of...

19 Thu

Kinesiotape versus Non-elastic tape for ankles

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Kinesiotape versus Non-elastic tape for ankles Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the Journal of Orthopeadic and Sports Physical Therapy, there was a study comparing the effects of kinesiotape with regular non-elastic athletic tape on ankles during an inversion perturbation. The results may...

Tags: ankle, athletic tape, balance, kinesiotape, Paul Kochoa, physiotherapy, sprain, tape, taping

17 Tue

Which type of yoga is right for you?

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Which type of yoga is right for you? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Some patients ask me if they should try yoga. I say that as long as you don’t have any medical contraindications, yoga should be fine. But which type of yoga is...

Tags: body, exercise, mind, Paul Kochoa, relaxation, stress, yoga

12 Thu

The Talk Test

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The Talk Test Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Recently, I had a conversation with a patient about how hard she should be working out, what intensity should she shoot for? We talked about her target heart rate and how she should be able to...

Tags: aerobic, exercise, fitness, heart rate, lactate, lactic acid, Paul Kochoa, threshold

11 Wed

Holiday gifts for people with back pain

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Holiday gifts for people with back pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30% of American adults currently suffer from back pain, and 80% of adults will experience back pain at some time in...

Tags: back, back pain, exercise, foam roller, gifts, mat, pain, Paul Kochoa, roller, stretch out strap

10 Tue

Guidelines on how to treat low back pain

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Guidelines on how to treat low back pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Low back pain affects up to 80% of Americans. Chances are pretty high that you have had back pain or you know of someone who has had back pain. What...

05 Thu

More on stability and mobility

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More on stability and mobility Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Allow me to go on a tangent here, talking more about stability and mobility. You’ve probably read about the core and stability/mobility thoughts here before. Today, I’m going to take it back to...

03 Tue

Why your back hurts in the morning

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Why your low back hurts in the morning Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Lower back pain is a common condition that can affect most people. It can start as a dull ache, a sharp pain, numbness or tingling, tightness, soreness, or can even include...

Tags: back, back pain, discs, low back, morning, pain, Paul Koch, spine, vertebrae

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