Cupping makes an Olympic debut, but we’ve been doing it for years.

Cupping makes an Olympic debut Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   The New York Times and other media outlets have picked up on the purple marks on Olympic athletes’ bodies and it seems that cupping is the new craze.  Just like Kinesiotaping and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in the past Olympics, this year, …

A great exercise for shoulder stability

A great exercise for shoulder stability Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   Shoulders generally have good range of motion, but tend to be a little unstable when lifting weights overhead. Here’s an exercise that will work on your shoulder and scapular stability and reveal just how stable your shoulder is in overhead positions. I’ve …

GETTING TO THE POINT Seminar

GETTING TO THE POINT SEMINAR: PRACTICAL AND INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS FOR MUSCLE PAIN REGISTRATION Pre-registration is required by June 1. Visit the Professional Physical Therapy and Training office, email info@professionalptandtraining.com or call 973-270-7417 to register.

Make an Impact: Match in March

Make An Impact: We Will “Match in March” Your Donation to the Madison Area YMCA’s 2016 Annual Campaign Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC, will “Match in March” your donation made through its office to the 2017 Madison Area YMCA Annual Campaign. The earlier in March you donate, the bigger the impact! If you donate during March 1-15, Professional Physical Therapy …

The best exercise to improve balance

The best exercise to improve balance Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   The New York Times ran an article regarding the “best exercise to improve your balance” last week.  They cited studies comparing the effectiveness of Tai Chi and ballroom dancing (They found that both groups improved their balance, but the Tai Chi group had …

Running injuries and landing force

Running injuries and landing force MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   On Feb 10, 2016 the NYTimes published an article written by Gretchen Reynolds called Why We Get Running Injuries (And How To Prevent Them). The article reported on a recent study published by Harvard University, which followed over 200 experienced female runners for a period …