Your squat is not my squat Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The squat is a basic, functional movement pattern that I teach to most of my patients. The other day in the fitness center, I saw a member squatting with some good range of motion. His hips were going well below his knee …
Do you have full shoulder range of motion?
Do you have full shoulder range of motion? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The other day, I had a young athlete come in complaining of shoulder pain. She had pain with overhead movements at her end range of motion. Her sport requires that she have pretty strong and flexible shoulders that can stand …
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Do the T-Spine Smash
Do the T-Spine Smash Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you’re a desk jockey, then chances are that this self mobilization technique is for you. This is a standard tool in my treatment arsenal when addressing shoulder range of motion or postural issues, especially for people who spend most of their day …
Re-thinking foam rolling
Re-thinking foam rolling Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Two years ago, I wrote about how the foam roller is your friend. They’re ubiquitous at fitness centers, gyms, and physiotherapy clinics. I’ve advised my patients to use them as well. But I’ve come across some new information that may make you rethink the …
I sprained my ankle, what do I do now?
I sprained my ankle, what do I do now? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Whether you’re an elite long-distance runner or a weekend warrior, you’re probably one of the many people who’ve had an ankle sprain. It can happen at any time, when you’re playing sports or doing any daily …
What’s a frozen shoulder?
What’s a frozen shoulder? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’ve ever had shoulder pain and searched on the internet for some answers, you’ve probably come across the term, “frozen shoulder”. It’s a term that’s been used to describe shoulder pain with limited motion. Actually, the proper name for this …