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22 Thu

Will a golf movement screen change my swing?

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Will a golf movement screen change my swing? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Many times, patients have asked me with fear in their eyes, “Will the golf screen affect my swing?” My answer is, “YES, it will.” But the main problem in some golfers...

Tags: golf, golf screen, mobility, movement, pain, Paul Kochoa, stability

20 Tue

Do you need an X-ray or MRI of your back?

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Do you need an X-ray or MRI of your back? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let’s talk about high-value, cost-conscious health care. I don’t want to get mired in controversy so we’ll keep it simple. Let’s narrow it down to radiological tests and back...

Tags: back, back pain, diagnostic tests, MRI, pain, Paul Kochoa, x-ray

15 Thu

The benefits of stretching

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The benefits of stretching Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Most people engaged in their own fitness programs at the gym generally aren’t fond of stretching. They view it as either boring or time consuming. Big mistake. Lack of flexibility can result in an increased...

Tags: exercise, mobility, Paul Kochoa, stability, stretching

13 Tue

TENS and back pain

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TENS and back pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The other day a patient with back pain came in to see me. She had been under my care for about a month now and her symptoms and pain intensity were decreasing. Previously, she had...

Tags: back, e-stim, electrical stimulation, pain, Paul Kochoa, TENS

07 Wed

Predictors of low back pain in golfers

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Predictors of low back pain in golfers Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The number one body part that usually gets injured or hurt in golfers is the lower back (runner up is the wrist). If you’re a golfer, you’re probably no stranger to back...

Tags: core, golf, hip, low back pain, pain, Paul Kochoa

05 Mon

The changing face of Physical Therapy

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The changing face of physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Most people think that physical therapy is just for the injured or the disabled. This is true, but physiotherapists do more than you think. Physiotherapists are the medical specialists that doctors usually refer...

01 Thu

The ankle and the step down test

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The ankle and the step down test Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Previously in my post, Stairs and knee problems, I spoke about the relationship between the hip and the knee. With movement screen testing, a physiotherapist can evaluate the movement dysfunctions that can...

Tags: ankle, flexibility, hip, knee, movement, Paul Kochoa, strength

25 Thu

What’s a frozen shoulder?

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What’s a frozen shoulder? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’ve ever had shoulder pain and searched on the internet for some answers, you’ve probably come across the term, “frozen shoulder”. It’s a term that’s been used to describe shoulder pain with limited...

23 Tue

What’s the best running style?

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What’s the best running style? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the New York Times, there was an article I read about barefoot running. It was similar to an older article back in March about barefoot running. They both covered the trend of running style...

Tags: barefoot, feet, foot, heel strike, injury, Paul Kochoa, running

12 Fri

Heat or Ice?

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Heat or Ice? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI My patients will often times ask me, “My [insert body part here] hurts. What should I put on it? Heat or ice?” Well, my answer is that it depends on the type of injury. First, let’s...

Tags: acute, chronic, heat, ice, injuries, injury, pain, Paul Kochoa

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