Running injuries and landing force MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS On Feb 10, 2016 the NYTimes published an article written by Gretchen Reynolds called Why We Get Running Injuries (And How To Prevent Them). The article reported on a recent study published by Harvard University, which followed over 200 experienced female runners for a period …
The truth behind running injuries
The truth behind running injuries Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The biggest mistake people make about running is that they are running to get in shape. But the truth is that you should get in shape to run. The repetitive and excessive impact (3-5x body weight) over 55,000 steps (in a marathon) can …
We now offer running video analysis
We now offer running video analysis. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Marathon runners take on average 50,000 steps in one race. Add in all the training miles and you can end with a recipe for some disaster. Little injuries and poor running form can add up, especially when running a race. Running is …
Finding music for your workout
Finding music for your workout I’ve spoken to a couple patients in the past about working out with music. Specifically, running or biking with music. What music should you play to get the best out of your workout? Tastes in music aside, studies show that for endurance sports like running and biking, there’s a magic …
Is it bad to heel strike when running?
Is it bad to heel strike when running? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Just a quick note, the other day I had a patient come in and we were discussing her running technique. She had some knee problems and wanted to get back to running with the least amount of knee stress. We …
Does compression clothing work?
Does compression clothing work? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Occasionally, I’ll talk about compression socks with my patients. But these patients generally have poor circulation or swelling in their lower extremities and I suggest a way to augment their venous return with some type of compression stocking, also known as a T.E.D stocking. …
The Anatomy of a Goal
The Anatomy of a Goal Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS I’ve written about Tips to Keeping those New Year Resolutions last year. This year let’s focus on the anatomy of a goal. One of the biggest problems people have with not meeting their new year’s resolutions is that the resolutions are broad and overwhelming. …
Horray! Add years to your life with just 5 minutes a day!
Horray! Add years to your life with just 5 minutes a day! Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI A recent article in the New York Times cited a new study from the Journal of American College of Cardiology claiming that just as little as five minutes of exercise a day can …
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Running with your arms
Running with your arms Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the New York Times, Gretchen Reynolds writes about a study out of the University of Colorado at Boulder that investigated how the use of the arms affects one’s efficiency with running. They studied 13 runners and how much energy they …
Running shoe technology does not reduce your risk of injury
Running shoe technology does not reduce your risk of injury Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI We’ve written about running to this blog many times before. To prevent injury for such a repetitive sport, we touched on the style of running, exercises to hit the specific running muscles, and type of footwear …
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