Crossfit for kids

Crossfit for kids Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   The New York Times came out with an article today about Crossfit for kids.  I’ve written about Crossfit before, and the importance of exercise with kids.  Now, Crossfit for kids is gaining popularity.  Started back in 2001, the program takes young children (as young …

Mobilizations and repeated motion

Mobilizations and repeated motion Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   Here at Professional Physical Therapy and Training, one of our cornerstones of treatment is our hands-on approach, the joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilizations that we perform on the majority of our patients with musculoskeletal issues. Joint mobilizations are done by the physiotherapist. …

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 …

Exercise can increase your tolerance to pain

Exercise can increase your tolerance to pain Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   How about a dose of exercise-induced hypoalgesia?  It’s a fancy term.  Basically it means that during exercise, the body releases opiates, endorphins, and other substances that dull pain.  But did you also know that moderate amounts of exercise can increase …

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 …