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Category Archives: Paul Kochoa

07 Mon

The best exercise to improve balance

The best exercise to improve balance Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   The New York Times ran an article regarding the “best exercise to improve your balance” last week.  They cited studies comparing the effectiveness of Tai Chi and ballroom dancing (They found that both groups improved their...
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15 Mon

Resistance Training on Vacation: Vacation Self Help Kit Part 3

Resistance Training on Vacation:  Vacation Self Help Kit Part 3 MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS   Resistance training has been shown to have significant benefits for the body. From a purely musculoskeletal aspect, resistance training has been shown to increase bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament strength and toughness. Additionally,...
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22 Tue

Exercises for those deep abdominal muscles

Exercises for those deep abdominal muscles Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   Recently, I’ve seen a couple of young athletes with low back pain.  Their range of motion wasn’t an issue, it was their ability to stabilize their spine and active their core.  The core muscles, especially...
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24 Tue

How to pick the right physiotherapist

How to pick the right physiotherapist Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   First, with the Direct Access law, you can go see a physiotherapist without having to see a physician. And you have your choice of who to see, you don’t have to see the physiotherapist that...
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24 Tue

Loading your shoulders the safe way

Loading your shoulders the safe way Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   Performing any movement or exercise with the arm can cause injury or pain if the shoulder is not in a good position. The other day, a patient came to see me for treatment of shoulder...
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