Category Archive for "Injury Prevention" | Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC

12 Thu

The most effective and functional weight-lifting exercise

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The most effective and functional weight-lifting exercise Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you wanted the most bang-for-your-buck exercise, one that worked multiple large muscle groups and could help you lose weight and move better, what would it be? It would have to be a large...

Tags: back, exercise, knee, movement, New York Times, pain, Paul Kochoa, squat

10 Tue

Do the T-Spine Smash

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Do the T-Spine Smash Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you’re a desk jockey, then chances are that this self mobilization technique is for you. This is a standard tool in my treatment arsenal when addressing shoulder range of motion or postural issues, especially for...

06 Fri

Is it bad to heel strike when running?

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Is it bad to heel strike when running? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Just a quick note, the other day I had a patient come in and we were discussing her running technique. She had some knee problems and wanted to get back to running with...

Tags: achilles, ankle, foot strike, heel, hip, knee, Paul Kochoa, run, running

26 Thu

Cookie cutter template PT is not for everyone

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Cookie cutter template PT is not for everyone Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Consider, if you will, what physiotherapists do. We are trained to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions and disorders. And then consider the human body. How many different types of people and...

Tags: Paul Kochoa, physical therapy, treatment

24 Tue

The lacrosse ball is my new friend

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The lacrosse ball is my new friend Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Muscular soreness is common after an intense exercise routine, but it can also happen after a relatively easy exercise, especially if the muscles are particularly weak. Along with the soreness comes immobility and...

Tags: lacrosse ball, mobilization, muscle, Paul Kochoa, soreness, stretch, tissue

19 Thu

Is overweight the new normal?

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Is overweight the new normal? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI There’s an epidemic that’s taking over our nation. Obesity. More and more people are overweight or obese. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, two out of three people are overweight and one out...

Tags: fat, health, normal, obese, obesity, overweight, Paul Kochoa, wellness

17 Tue

How to keep your posture while driving

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How to keep your posture while driving Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI I’ve got a couple patients that I see that have long commutes to work. They drive and then come in to see me complaining of increased neck or back pain. We always go over how...

Tags: cervical, driving, low back, lumbar, lumbar roll, neck, pain, Paul Kochoa, posture, sitting

10 Tue

The little muscle in the back of your knee

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The little muscle in the back of your knee Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Recently I had a patient come in complaining of pain right in the back of his knee. He said it started after doing heavy leg presses and locking his knees out....

Tags: knee, knee pain, leg press, muscle, pain, Paul Kochoa, popliteus muscle, squat

03 Tue

Balance strategy basics

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Balance strategy basics Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI As homo sapiens, we walk upright on two feet. We use complex sensory organs, nerves, and muscles to keep us balanced. It’s all about keeping our center of gravity over our base of support. We have three...

Tags: ankle, balance, balance strategy, fall, fall prevention, falls, hip, Paul Kochoa, step, stepping

27 Tue

How to shovel snow safely

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How to shovel snow safely Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI It’s a blizzard! Our area is under a couple feet of snow and now we have to dig out. If you use a snow shovel, watch out, be safe, and keep your back intact. Here’s how to...

Tags: back, core, hips, injury, injury prevention, Paul Kochoa, shoveling, snow, sprain, strain

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