A common cause of groin pain DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Groin pain is something most people don’t want to talk about. However, several structures in that area can cause painful dysfunction. One such structure is the labrum of the hip. The labrum is a thin piece of cartilage that extends the rim …
Are you suffering from AMPS…we can help you!
Are you suffering from AMPS…we can help you! Miriam Hillman PT, DPT, CKTP Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) is a very painful medical condition which affects children. This syndrome can cause pain anywhere in the body. These episodes of pain can be intermittent or constant and can affect the whole body or be localized …
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Your squat is not my squat
Your squat is not my squat Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The squat is a basic, functional movement pattern that I teach to most of my patients. The other day in the fitness center, I saw a member squatting with some good range of motion. His hips were going well below his knee …
Is it bad to heel strike when running?
Is it bad to heel strike when running? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Just a quick note, the other day I had a patient come in and we were discussing her running technique. She had some knee problems and wanted to get back to running with the least amount of knee stress. We …
Balance strategy basics
Balance strategy basics Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI As homo sapiens, we walk upright on two feet. We use complex sensory organs, nerves, and muscles to keep us balanced. It’s all about keeping our center of gravity over our base of support. We have three strategies to maintain our balance. They are …
Fix your pelvis
Fix your pelvis Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI A couple weeks ago, I posted Check your Pelvis. Today, I’m going to talk about how to fix it. To review, the pelvis is a ring made up of three bones. When that ring is disrupted because your bones may be out of alignment, …
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 …
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What does physics have to do with knee pain?
What does physics have to do with knee pain? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The pain in your knee may be due to something called ‘patellofemoral syndrome” (PFS) or “chondromalacia patellae” (CMP), or it could be something else completely. Whatever the case, you should go see a physiotherapist to find …
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How to stretch out your quads the right way
How to stretch out your quads the right way Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Many times I’m at the gym and I see all different types of exercises and stretches. Some are good, and some leave me scratching my head. On the heels of “How to stretch your hamstrings the …
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After rehab ends, the work keeps going
After rehab ends, the work keeps going Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI After an injury or a surgery, physiotherapy is usually prescribed for athletes or weekend warriors. Exercise and rehabilitation can get you back into the swing of things, but a big part of the work relies on you, the …
