Exercise as a prescription Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The other day, a patient mentioned this article about the movement towards doctors handing out a new type of prescription. This wasn’t for a new drug or experimental medicine, it was for exercise. The article basically says that we talk a …
Revisit the squat: correct foot position
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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Functional Training for You
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
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 …
The benefits of stretching
The benefits of stretching Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Most people engaged in their own fitness programs at the gym generally aren’t fond of stretching. They view it as either boring or time consuming. Big mistake. Lack of flexibility can result in an increased risk of developing tendonitis, bursitis, or even …
Summer Travel Part II: Tips for long plane and car rides
Summer Travel Part II: Tips for long plane and car rides WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS We love to sit. The problem is we aren’t designed to sit for very long periods of time. Our joints stiffen up, muscles get weaker, our lungs can’t expand as they should, and our blood flow is restricted. To …
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The Center of the Universe
The Center of the Universe Written By: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT When I was in physical therapy school, one of my professors had a mantra “The Pelvis is the Center of The Universe”. She was right. The hip, pelvis, and lumbar area are the foundation for human movement. When there is a muscle imbalance …
Got knee pain? Think Twice Before Going for Surgery
Got knee pain? Think Twice Before Going for Surgery Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Last week, a whole bunch of media outlets were picking up on a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was entitled, Surgery versus physical therapy for a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis. The results …
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Running with Music
Running with Music The other day I came across an article about the psychological effect of working out with music, and it reminded me of another timely topic: the ideal cadence for runners. I think it can be especially important now that the weather may be getting warmer and new and experienced runners are taking …
Spinning 101
Spinning 101 Written By: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS I took my first spinning class about 10 years ago (yes, I’m old). I remember it vividly: I was the only student in the class and the instructor played music that was just drums for 60 minutes. Although the music wasn’t my favorite, I was addicted. Spinning …
