Loading your shoulders the safe way Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Performing any movement or exercise with the arm can cause injury or pain if the shoulder is not in a good position. The other day, a patient came to see me for treatment of shoulder pain after lifting a heavy trash bag …
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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Loosen up that tight shoulder
Loosen up that tight shoulder Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Recently, I’ve had a spate of patients with shoulder problems ranging from impingement syndromes to labrum tears. Most of the patients had pain with overhead movements and difficulty with performing exercises and lifting in the gym. When I looked at …
