How to stretch your hamstrings the right way Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP If you exercise regularly, there’s probably a good chance that you’ve stretched out your hamstrings. These are the muscles behind your legs that bend your knee, but they also extend your hip. The hamstrings are a group of three …
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Revisit the squat: correct foot position Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In a previous post, I talked about the squat and how it’s a functional exercise and important for the whole body. Today, I’m going to zero in on where your feet should be when you squat. During the squat, where …
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Hip Impingement Syndrome Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you about hip impingement syndrome, also known as FAI: Femoral Acetabular Syndrome. It’s a disorder of the hip that results in pain and a decrease in range of motion of the hip joint. It can be linked to childhood hip …
The first rib and the shoulder Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you a story. I had this patient come see me the other day, complaining of shoulder pain when he was reaching overhead. He went to the gym regularly, lifted weights, did cardio, but when he did overhead …
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 …
Show me your squat Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The other day, a patient came in to see me, she played tennis and golf and was having some knee pain. I said, “Let me see you squat.” She proceeded to show me her squat: back straight, head up, she bends …
Will a golf movement screen change my swing? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Many times, patients have asked me with fear in their eyes, “Will the golf screen affect my swing?” My answer is, “YES, it will.” But the main problem in some golfers is that they become comfortable with their …
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Predictors of low back pain in golfers Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The number one body part that usually gets injured or hurt in golfers is the lower back (runner up is the wrist). If you’re a golfer, you’re probably no stranger to back pain after a long round. A study …
What’s a frozen shoulder? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’ve ever had shoulder pain and searched on the internet for some answers, you’ve probably come across the term, “frozen shoulder”. It’s a term that’s been used to describe shoulder pain with limited motion. Actually, the proper name for this …
The ACL and physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you know an athlete or is someone who’s involved in sports and exercise, then undoubtedly you’ve heard of the these three letters: A.C.L. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It’s a key stabilizing structure of the knee. It prevents external …