How to pick the right physiotherapist Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI First, with the Direct Access law, you can go see a physiotherapist without having to see a physician. And you have your choice of who to see, you don’t have to see the physiotherapist that the doctor told you to see. You’re …
Loading your shoulders the safe way
Loading your shoulders the safe way Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Performing any movement or exercise with the arm can cause injury or pain if the shoulder is not in a good position. The other day, a patient came to see me for treatment of shoulder pain after lifting a heavy trash bag …
The truth behind running injuries
The truth behind running injuries Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The biggest mistake people make about running is that they are running to get in shape. But the truth is that you should get in shape to run. The repetitive and excessive impact (3-5x body weight) over 55,000 steps (in a marathon) can …
Leaves are Falling: Things to consider when raking them up.
Leaves are Falling: Things to consider when raking them up. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS It’s October and the fall colors are at their peak. It won’t be long before the leaves fall and clean up must begin. Raking leaves is hard work, but unfortunately it’s work most of us don’t spend time preparing our …
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We now offer running video analysis
We now offer running video analysis. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Marathon runners take on average 50,000 steps in one race. Add in all the training miles and you can end with a recipe for some disaster. Little injuries and poor running form can add up, especially when running a race. Running is …
Best Free Fitness Apps
Best Free Fitness Apps When you want to get more fit or improve your health and have a smartphone, there’s no shortage of apps that promise results. A recent study out of the University of Florida actually looked at their claims and how effective these fitness apps were. The American College of Sports Medicine has …
Still jumping and running at 100 years old
Still jumping and running at 100 years old Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The New York Times recently had an article about a 100-year-old senior track and field athlete who broke 5 records in one day. Don Pellmann was able to run 100m in under 27 seconds, high jump almost 3 feet, long jump almost …
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Power Versus Strength
Power Versus Strength Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS Muscle Power and Muscle Strength are not the same thing. Muscle power is defined as the product of dynamic muscular force and muscle contraction velocity. To measure power, you multiply the speed at which the muscle contracts with the force it exerts. Muscle strength is defined …
Does exercise change your brain?
Does exercise change your brain? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The New York Times had a recent article about exercise in the elderly. They outlined a study on a 95-year-old senior Olympic athlete who had not started serious athletic training till she was 77. Her name was Olga Kotelko, and she had travelled …
Sleeping properly to repair your body
Sleeping properly to repair your body Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI You spend ⅓ of your life sleeping. Sleep is an integral part of your life, doing it properly is so important. When you’re awake, your brain works all the time, learning new things and building neural connections. When you sleep, it can …
