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31 Mon

Sleeping properly to repair your body

Sleeping properly to repair your body Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   You spend ⅓ of your life sleeping.  Sleep is an integral part of your life, doing it properly is so important. When you’re awake, your brain works all the time, learning new things and building...
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09 Thu

Physical Therapy is just as good as surgery for a common back problem

Physical Therapy is just as good as surgery for a common back problem Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   In a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in April 2015, physical therapy can be just as good as surgery for spinal stenosis.  So you can...
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12 Thu

The most effective and functional weight-lifting exercise

The most effective and functional weight-lifting exercise Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   If you wanted the most bang-for-your-buck exercise, one that worked multiple large muscle groups and could help you lose weight and move better, what would it be?  It would have to be a large...
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10 Tue

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...
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25 Tue

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Don’t let pain crash the party. Matthew Riordian, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS There’s a lot of information out eating healthy on Thanksgiving, but not much is about Thanksgiving Day injuries.  Although this is a day set aside to take a break from the day to day busy routine to relax and give...
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