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Tag Archives: hip

Hip Impingement Syndrome

Published October 24, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

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 …

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The roller is your friend

Published October 17, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

The roller is your friend Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   Stretching is important.  I’ve written about it before. The other thing that works really well with stretching is the roller.  You’ve probably seen them in gyms, they’re usually black or white and made of foam.  Most of the time, people …

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Show me your squat

Published September 3, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

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 …

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Predictors of low back pain in golfers

Published August 7, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

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 …

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The ankle and the step down test

Published August 1, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

The ankle and the step down test Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Previously in my post, Stairs and knee problems, I spoke about the relationship between the hip and the knee. With movement screen testing, a physiotherapist can evaluate the movement dysfunctions that can lead to pain and injury.  The hip …

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Stop running to improve your running

Published June 13, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

Stop running to improve your running Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’re active, let’s say you enjoy running and competing in races and such, then you’ve probably come across the term “cross-training”.  The reason why I say it’s important is because it really is the key to preventing injury.  You …

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Running with Music

Published March 29, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

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 …

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Stairs & Knee Problems

Published March 4, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

Stairs & Knee Problems Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Generally, with patients who have knee problems, I end up asking them about how their knees hold up with stairs. They usually complain of pain with stairs, especially going down stairs. Last year, in the October issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic and …

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My Favorite Exercise

Published January 16, 2013 by Better With Physical Therapy

My Favorite Exercise Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI  Let me tell you about one of my favorite exercises. First of all, a good exercise should accomplish what it’s supposed to do, get a part of you stronger. Second, it should ideally include multiple joints at one time, thus creating even strengthening throughout …

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