After rehab ends, the work keeps going Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI After an injury or a surgery, physiotherapy is usually prescribed for athletes or weekend warriors. Exercise and rehabilitation can get you back into the swing of things, but a big part of the work relies on you, the …
Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program?
Why did I launch the Pelvic Wellness Program? Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Ever since becoming a manual therapist in 2006, I have been aware of the underserved population of patients with chronic pelvic pain. Each one of my patients’ stories is unique, yet they all share the same frustration and …
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Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor
Poor Toileting Habits can Have a Negative Effect on Your Pelvic Floor WRITTEN BY: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Pelvic floor muscles are located in the pelvic floor, connecting the pubic bone to the tail bone. These muscles have a very intimate relationship with one’s bowel and bladder function. When one has a bowel …
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Trigger Points and Muscle Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach
Trigger Points and Muscle Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Have you ever had painful spots in your muscles? And they are just so tight and sore that you cannot rub them out? Even when you have been very disciplined with your stretching routines, you still cannot eliminate …
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Constipation: It’s More Than just Inadequate Fiber Intake
Constipation: It’s More Than just Inadequate Fiber Intake Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Constipation is a such common phenomena that it’s almost a cliche to say ‘just have plenty of water and fiber!’ It is actually a little bit more complicated than that. Constipation is defined as having bowel movements less …
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Sexual pain, not all in your head
Sexual Pain: Not All in your Head! Written by: Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT A lot of women suffer from sexual pain, ranging from the clitoral pain, burning vulva, to deep vaginal pain, and they often feel they are to blame. If they finally reach out to seek help from physicians, they were …
What is Sciatica?
Do you have sciatica? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’ve ever had back pain or been to the doctor, you’ve probably come across the term “sciatica”. You may think that it’s a pinched nerve. Pain that starts in the hip or back of the leg and extends down the …
Sitting and “Gasso-Brako”
Sitting and “Gasso-Brako” Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI We all do it, some more than others. We all sit. Sitting can be bad for you health, it can increase your risk of mortality by 40%. It can cause lower back pain. It can make your hips tight. It can even …
Developing strength involves more than just muscles
Developing strength involves more than just muscles Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Muscular development is not just about the muscles, it’s also about movement development. Barring any major physical or neurological problems, we grow up moving the same way. We learn early how to roll, how to stand up from a …
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Two best exercises for runners
Two best exercises for runners Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI It seems like everyone is running nowadays. One thing seems to be common with all these athletes: they all have weak hips. I’ve covered the hips before in relation to knee problems, but now let’s talk about two great exercises …