The butt wink

The butt wink Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   The butt wink. What is it? It’s not as lascivious as you might think. It really is a mark of poor squatting form. I’ve written about squatting before. It’s a functional movement that is important in everyday life. Getting up out of a chair …

The first rule of Crossfit is that you never stop talking about Crossfit

The first rule of Crossfit is that you never stop talking about Crossfit Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I’ve belonged to a “Box” before.  That’s what Crossfit enthusiasts call their gym.  It’s basically a big warehouse room with large weights, big tires, bars, gymnastic rings, and other stuff to jump on …

The peanut butter and jelly of the hip joint

The peanut butter and jelly of the hip joint Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Two great tastes that taste great together.  Peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, peanut butter and chocolate, Captain and Tennille…  Two things that work great together.  In the past couple weeks, I’ve spoken to my patients …

Are you overestimating your exercise intensity?

Are you overestimating your exercise intensity? Written by Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   In a recent article in the New York Times, a study found that a majority of adults overestimate how effective their exercise routines were for their health.  Based on government guidelines, in order to garner any health benefits, an …

Eccentric muscle rehabilitation for athletes

Eccentric muscle rehabilitation for athletes Written by:  Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, CKTP, CGFI   Stability and mobility are key components to athletic movement.  Joints need to move through the proper range of motion, but still be able to accept and control the amount of force that is placed on them.  Look at a football running …

Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players

Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   Tennis elbow, known as lateral epicondylitis, can cause pain and soreness on the outside of the elbow.  However, it doesn’t just happen in tennis players.  It’s actually more common in golfers and golfer’s elbow is more common in …