The Talk Test

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 talk and have a normal conversation while …

Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party!

Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party.  Written by: Matthew Riordian, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS   There is much information out eating healthy on Thanksgiving, but little is discussed about Thanksgiving Day injuries.  Although this is a day set aside to take a breath from the day to day busy routine and relax …

What is Pronation?

What is Pronation? Written by:  Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS   People often assume that pronation means you have flat feet. It’s true that most people with flat feet are also overpronators.  But individuals with normal feet can also be overpronators. So what is pronation?  Pronation is actually a motion.  The foot is made up …

Make your nerves work better. Strength Train!

Make your nerves work better. Strength Train! Written by:  Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS “Strength training is boring.” “I don’t want to look like Arnold.” “How is this going to help me with my running (or golf, or tennis)?”  Those are some of the hesitations I often hear about strength training. But recent evidence is …