What’s a Movement Screen? Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI According to the Titleist Performance Institute, a movement screen is a gross assessment used to identify faulty stability patterns and altered mobility.1 A movement screen is better than isolated musculoskeletal exams because it takes the whole body into account to find the problem …
Cutting-edge solutions for back pain?
Cutting-edge solutions for back pain? Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Recently, I watched a Dr. Oz show that featured a segment about “Cutting-edge solutions for back pain.” It peaked my interest, I respect Dr. Oz and all his work, but when I saw what constituted “cutting-edge”, I was surprised and disappointed. Dr. …
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS It is a common and false notion that only elder women may experience urinary incontinence, while women between 20 and 50 years old can suffer from urinary incontinence as well. Stress Urinary Incontinence is the most common type for this population. They can have leakage …
The NHL is back.. Are YOU Ready to Play?
The NHL is back.. Are YOU Ready to Play? Written by: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS Ahhh…THE NHL IS BACK!!! So, if you want to show off your hockey skills to be like Crosby, Parise (sorry Devil’s fans) or Stamkos, you’re going to need some help. Here are some physical therapy exercises to take your game …
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My Favorite Exercise
My Favorite Exercise Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Let me tell you about one of my favorite exercises. First of all, a good exercise should accomplish what it’s supposed to do, get a part of you stronger. Second, it should ideally include multiple joints at one time, thus creating even strengthening throughout …
Staying Injury-Free on the Pond
Staying Injury-Free on the Pond Written by: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS As the weather cools off in New Jersey, it’s almost time to lace up the skates and head out to the pond to play some hockey! In planning ahead (while we wait for the freeze), there are a few things to keep in mind …
Tips To Keeping Those New Years Fitness Resolutions
Tips To Keeping Those New Years Fitness Resolutions By: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT Its decided. 2013 will be the year you “join a gym”, “lose weight”, and “get in shape”. Those are exciting and healthy new years resolutions. The problem is that by mid to late January 88% of people begin to give up on …
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Injuries in Disguise: How Injuries Can Be Connected to Another Part of the Body
Injuries in Disguise: How Injuries Can Be Connected to Another Part of the Body By: Dr. Michelle Millner PT, DPT Injuries to our muscles, tendons and ligaments come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but did you know that sometimes an injury in one part of you body can lead to pain somewhere else? A …
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Pelvic Floor Strengthening
Pelvic Floor Strengthening written by: Dr. Yuchin Chang PT, DPT, OCS Kegel exercises are well known as strengthening exercises for the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder, rectum, and uterus, as well as maintain continence. Several factors such as aging, childbirth (tear, episiotomy), and surgery can weaken the pelvic floor muscles. The importance of …
Gifts for people with back pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30% of American adults currently suffer from back pain, and 80% of adults will experience back pain at some time in their lives. This holiday season, get a gift for that special someone – that “someone” with back pain. Feeling stiff? Got tight hamstrings? Tight …
