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Category Archives: Paul Kochoa

14 Tue

Physical Therapy Specializations

Physical Therapy Specializations Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   You wouldn’t go to an OB/GYN for treatment of your glaucoma. Medical doctors go through specialization.  An orthopedic surgeon is better equipped to treat an arthritic knee than an internal medicine specialist. The same is for physiotherapists, you...
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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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06 Mon

Avoid Thought Viruses

Avoid Thought Viruses Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI   I recently came across a fellow physiotherapist blog post about “thought viruses”. A thought virus is a statement, idea, or belief that is most commonly given to you from someone in a position of authority, and can affect...
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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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