Summer Travel Part II: Tips for long plane and car rides WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS We love to sit. The problem is we aren’t designed to sit for very long periods of time. Our joints stiffen up, muscles get weaker, our lungs can’t expand as they should, and our blood flow is restricted. To …
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Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS In the last few weeks, I’ve had several patient’s go on vacation. As a seasoned traveler and a physical therapist I know the toll traveling can take on your body. So let’s start a series about staying healthy, fit …
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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 take a look at two different types …
Neck surgery and physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI This week, a patient of mine mentioned that her husband recently started having neck pain with numbness and tingling going down his arms. As we talked more, she then stated that when he went to go see a doctor, the doctor …
What is the “Core”? Written by: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS Did you like to play with blocks when you were a kid? Do you remember how they needed to be balanced just right when you built a tower otherwise it would all come crashing down? Human vertebrae are kind of like those blocks. They …
The ACL and physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you know an athlete or is someone who’s involved in sports and exercise, then undoubtedly you’ve heard of the these three letters: A.C.L. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It’s a key stabilizing structure of the knee. It prevents external …
Barefoot running Part 2: Feet of steel Written by: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT In my previous post, I talked about making sure you had good strength and mechanics before transitioning to barefoot running. Good strength and mechanics is important even if you are running in shoes. So how does one strengthen his/her feet? Our …
Barefoot Running Written by: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT Barefoot running seems to be the newest fad in fitness to which many runners and fitness enthusiasts are flocking. Many claim its the answer to injury free running, stating that it encourages more natural running form, encourages efficiency, increases shock absorption, and decreases energy expenditure. …
Stop running to improve your running Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’re active, let’s say you enjoy running and competing in races and such, then you’ve probably come across the term “cross-training”. The reason why I say it’s important is because it really is the key to preventing injury. You …
Calcaneal taping: Part 2 Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In my previous post, I explained the role of the arches and how the calcaneus (the heel bone) plays a role in creating those arches. A physiotherapist can assess the structure of your foot and determine what the cause of your heel …