The Lacrosse Ball is Your Friend: Vacation Self Help Kit Part 2

The Lacrosse Ball is Your Friend:  Vacation Self Help Kit Part 2 MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   Sore and tight muscles can ruin a trip. Untreated muscles can ruin a lot of activities even after the trip.  Massage is just one way to treat sore muscles, but it is often one of the most …

Walking doesn’t strengthen your legs

Walking doesn’t strengthen your legs Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI   The other day, a patient came in to see me wondering why her legs weren’t getting any stronger even though she was walking 2-3 miles everyday.  She had arthritis, weak hips and legs,and wanted to get stronger, but was puzzled …