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 …
Walking doesn’t strengthen your legs
Walking doesn’t strengthen your legs Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The other day, a patient came in to see me wondering why her legs weren’t getting any stronger even though she was walking 2-3 miles everyday. She had arthritis, weak hips and legs,and wanted to get stronger, but was puzzled …
Don’t depend on massage
Don’t depend on massage Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Massage may not be the answer to your pain problem. I had a patient come in the other day asking for a massage to alleviate her pain. She had a muscular strain that limited her ability to workout. I proceeded to tell …
What is Kinesiophobia
What is Kinesiophobia? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Movement, it’s how we get around and interact with our world. But what happens when we become afraid of moving? That’s kinesiophobia. It’s the fear of moving. In the world of physiotherapy, it is a well documented disorder where a person believes …
Snow, Ice, Falls… and a FOOSH?
What’s a FOOSH? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Snow, ice, slips, falls… These terms go hand in hand. With cold, foul weather, there’s inevitably a rise in a thing called FOOSH. What’s a FOOSH? It’s medical shorthand for a Fall On OutStretched Hand. It’s a common mechanism of injury when someone …
When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder
When your shoulder problem might not be coming from your shoulder Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI This week I’ve had at least 2 patients come in with shoulder problems, specifically having pain with overhead reaching at their end range. They were both active and fairly strong, but had nagging pain …
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What is the Graston Technique?
What is the Graston Technique? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I’ve heard it called many things: the knife, the scraper, “the really painful thing that I don’t enjoy”… Usually it’s goes like, “Hey, what’s that metal thingy that you scrape on my leg?” It’s been called many things and cursed by …
Core exercises with the ball
Core exercises with the ball Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI An article in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy covered several exercises for the core utilizing the swiss ball. I’ve used several of these exercises for my patients with good success. The key is knowing which exercise is …