Functional Training for You Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Back in 1992, in the Rutgers University Busch campus gym (The Sonny Werblin Recreation Center), I worked with a exercise physiologist who only did “multi-jointed” exercises. He would educate all the staff on the difference between the traditional exercise routine at …
The benefits of stretching
The benefits of stretching Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Most people engaged in their own fitness programs at the gym generally aren’t fond of stretching. They view it as either boring or time consuming. Big mistake. Lack of flexibility can result in an increased risk of developing tendonitis, bursitis, or even …
Summer Travel Part II: Tips for long plane and car rides
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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What’s the core?
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 …
Empty Can vs Full Can
Empty Can vs Full Can Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Before I go into the explanation of what the title of this post means, we have to talk a little about the shoulder itself. The shoulder complex is made up of three bones: the clavicle, the scapula, and the humerus. The shoulder …
The Center of the Universe
The Center of the Universe Written By: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT When I was in physical therapy school, one of my professors had a mantra “The Pelvis is the Center of The Universe”. She was right. The hip, pelvis, and lumbar area are the foundation for human movement. When there is a muscle imbalance …
How can physical therapy help with pelvic floor dysfunction?
How can physical therapy help with pelvic floor dysfunction? Written By: Dr. Yuchin Chang, PT, DPT, OCS When people think of physical therapy, the image of exercising in the gym often comes into mind. Not many people know that physical therapy can help pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as pain, incontinence, constipation, and so on. What …
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Running with Music
Running with Music The other day I came across an article about the psychological effect of working out with music, and it reminded me of another timely topic: the ideal cadence for runners. I think it can be especially important now that the weather may be getting warmer and new and experienced runners are taking …
Lower Crossed Syndrome
Lower Crossed Syndrome Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Sitting. We all do it. But sitting too long can cause problems. One of them is lower crossed syndrome. It’s analogous to the upper crossed syndrome that I mentioned in my previous post. Basically it’s an imbalance of tight and weak structures around …
Spinning 101
Spinning 101 Written By: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS I took my first spinning class about 10 years ago (yes, I’m old). I remember it vividly: I was the only student in the class and the instructor played music that was just drums for 60 minutes. Although the music wasn’t my favorite, I was addicted. Spinning …
