Strength training through back pain Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Back pain is common. So common that I have a high confidence that inevitably, if you’re reading this, you have, or had, or will experience…. low back pain. Athletes who go through rigorous weight training regimens are just as at risk as a …
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 …
Music makes your workout better
Music makes your workout better Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The New York Times posted an article last week regarding music and your workout. A study out of Canada found that listening to music made strenuous exercise more effective. In particular, this is in relation to a new trend of high intensity …
Eccentric muscle rehabilitation for athletes
Eccentric muscle rehabilitation for athletes Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, CKTP, CGFI Stability and mobility are key components to athletic movement. Joints need to move through the proper range of motion, but still be able to accept and control the amount of force that is placed on them. Look at a football running …
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Rotation exercise and sports performance
Rotation exercise and sports performance Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Want to crank up your sports performance to a “10”? Try some rotational training. Sports and peak performance require strength and coordination. You can go hit the gym and perform your regular training on circuit training machines, but you’ll be …
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From walking to jogging
From walking to jogging Written by: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS How many times have you tried to turn into a runner and failed because of an injury or fatigue? How many times have you gotten so frustrated with running, that you just gave up? While running isn’t for everyone, most people who can …
Golf Season is Coming.
Golf season is coming. Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Unless you’ve traveled to a warmer climate over the winter season, you probably haven’t played much golf in the past couple months. But with warmer weather coming, it’s an opportune time to go over our next subject, golf and the golf swing. As a certified …
The NHL is back.. Are YOU Ready to Play?
The NHL is back.. Are YOU Ready to Play? Written by: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS Ahhh…THE NHL IS BACK!!! So, if you want to show off your hockey skills to be like Crosby, Parise (sorry Devil’s fans) or Stamkos, you’re going to need some help. Here are some physical therapy exercises to take your game …
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