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Category Archives: Exercise

07 Tue

What’s your fitness age?

What’s your fitness age? Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   The New York Times recently had an article about older athletes and their strikingly young fitness ages.  What does that mean?  Researchers in Norway studied thousands of adults and recorded several vital signs and other cardiovascular measures....
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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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12 Thu

Lose weight by lifting weight

Lose weight by lifting weight Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   Have trouble losing weight?  Do you lose weight and then have trouble keeping it off?  Then I’ve got a perfect solution for you.  Lose weight, and keep it off by LIFTING weight. Sounds ridiculous?  The New...
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15 Thu

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...
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