Can You Roll? MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Six pack abs. The ability to do a 1 minute plank. The ability to perform a heavy lift. Most people think of these as signs of a strong core. But what if I told you all of those things could hide underlying spinal stability issues. Some …
A great exercise for shoulder stability
A great exercise for shoulder stability Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Shoulders generally have good range of motion, but tend to be a little unstable when lifting weights overhead. Here’s an exercise that will work on your shoulder and scapular stability and reveal just how stable your shoulder is in overhead positions. I’ve …
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Exercises for those deep abdominal muscles
Exercises for those deep abdominal muscles Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Recently, I’ve seen a couple of young athletes with low back pain. Their range of motion wasn’t an issue, it was their ability to stabilize their spine and active their core. The core muscles, especially the deep abdominal group, the transverse abdominus, …
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How to shovel snow safely
How to shovel snow safely Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI It’s a blizzard! Our area is under a couple feet of snow and now we have to dig out. If you use a snow shovel, watch out, be safe, and keep your back intact. Here’s how to save your back when you’re shoveling snow… …
Proper core bracing sequence
Proper core bracing sequence Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI So I finally bought this book that I’ve been meaning to read for over a year now. It’s called “Becoming a Supple Leopard: The ultimate guide to resolving pain, preventing injury, and optimizing athletic performance”, written by Dr. Kelly Starrett. He’s a physiotherapist …
Core exercises with the ball
Core exercises with the ball Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI An article in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy covered several exercises for the core utilizing the swiss ball. I’ve used several of these exercises for my patients with good success. The key is knowing which exercise is …
The forgotten core of the neck
The forgotten core of the neck WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Core. We hear that word a lot in the rehab and fitness industry. It’s usually associated with abdominal exercises, crunches, push ups, the list goes on. But did you know that your neck has a core also? Earlier last year, I …
Rotation exercise and sports performance
Rotation exercise and sports performance Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Want to crank up your sports performance to a “10”? Try some rotational training. Sports and peak performance require strength and coordination. You can go hit the gym and perform your regular training on circuit training machines, but you’ll be …
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More on stability and mobility
More on stability and mobility Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Allow me to go on a tangent here, talking more about stability and mobility. You’ve probably read about the core and stability/mobility thoughts here before. Today, I’m going to take it back to something that I learned way back when …
Predictors of low back pain in golfers
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 …
