What is Fibromyalgia? Written by: YUCHIN CHANG, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome (FPS) is described as having pain in the muscles and fibrous connective tissue in certain spots of the body. Primary FPS occurs independently of any disorders, while Secondary FPS often followed by trauma, repetitive motion, joint disorder, and viruses. …
Conversations in an elevator
Conversations in an elevator Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Recently, I was in an elevator with two women. One woman, dressed in business attire, was speaking with another woman. The first woman was rubbing her neck and was recounting her days at her physiotherapist’s office. She stated that her neck …
What is direct access?
What is direct access? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Did you know that you can see a physiotherapist without going to a physician first? It’s called “direct access” and it’s a law in 46 states (.pdf link) that allows a healthcare consumer, that’s you, to see a physiotherapist without a …
What is tendonitis?
What is tendonitis? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon. The tendon is a connective structure that connects the muscle to the bone. Tendonitis is an overuse injury that can cause pain and limited function. Treatment usually focuses on finding out the cause of the …
Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players
Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Tennis elbow, known as lateral epicondylitis, can cause pain and soreness on the outside of the elbow. However, it doesn’t just happen in tennis players. It’s actually more common in golfers and golfer’s elbow is more common in …
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How your warm up can save your knees
How your warm up can save your knees Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, CKTP, CGFI To continue with a previous post, how you warm up can really help protect your knees from injury. An article in the New York Times outlines how a specific warm up program can protect athletes, especially female athletes, from …
What is Sciatica?
Do you have sciatica? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’ve ever had back pain or been to the doctor, you’ve probably come across the term “sciatica”. You may think that it’s a pinched nerve. Pain that starts in the hip or back of the leg and extends down the …
Two best exercises for runners
Two best exercises for runners Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI It seems like everyone is running nowadays. One thing seems to be common with all these athletes: they all have weak hips. I’ve covered the hips before in relation to knee problems, but now let’s talk about two great exercises …
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 …
What is Kinesiophobia
What is Kinesiophobia? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Movement, it’s how we get around and interact with our world. But what happens when we become afraid of moving? That’s kinesiophobia. It’s the fear of moving. In the world of physiotherapy, it is a well documented disorder where a person believes …
