Category Archive for "Ankle" | Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC

30 Mon

I sprained my ankle, what do I do now?

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I sprained my ankle, what do I do now? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Whether you’re an elite long-distance runner or a weekend warrior, you’re probably one of the many people who’ve had an ankle sprain. It can happen at any time, when...

19 Thu

Kinesiotape versus Non-elastic tape for ankles

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Kinesiotape versus Non-elastic tape for ankles Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the Journal of Orthopeadic and Sports Physical Therapy, there was a study comparing the effects of kinesiotape with regular non-elastic athletic tape on ankles during an inversion perturbation. The results may...

Tags: ankle, athletic tape, balance, kinesiotape, Paul Kochoa, physiotherapy, sprain, tape, taping

27 Wed

Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party!

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Thanksgiving is here! Don’t let pain crash the party. Written by: Matthew Riordian, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS There is much information out eating healthy on Thanksgiving, but little is discussed about Thanksgiving Day injuries. Although this is a day set aside to take a breath from the...

Tags: ankle, back, elbow, injuries, knee, neck, shoulder, thanksgiving

26 Tue

What is Pronation?

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What is Pronation? Written by: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS People often assume that pronation means you have flat feet. It’s true that most people with flat feet are also overpronators. But individuals with normal feet can also be overpronators. So what is pronation? Pronation is actually...

31 Thu

Revisit the squat: correct foot position

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Revisit the squat: correct foot position Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In a previous post, I talked about the squat and how it’s a functional exercise and important for the whole body. Today, I’m going to zero in on where your feet should be...

15 Tue

No Flip Flops

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No Flip Flops Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI I had a patient come in this past week complaining of foot pain. She had worn flip flops for most of the summer, but didn’t have any issues until a couple weeks ago. Flip flops are...

Tags: arch, flip flop, foot, Paul Kochoa, plantar fascia, walking, windlass mechanism

01 Thu

The ankle and the step down test

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The ankle and the step down test Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Previously in my post, Stairs and knee problems, I spoke about the relationship between the hip and the knee. With movement screen testing, a physiotherapist can evaluate the movement dysfunctions that can...

Tags: ankle, flexibility, hip, knee, movement, Paul Kochoa, strength

23 Tue

What’s the best running style?

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What’s the best running style? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the New York Times, there was an article I read about barefoot running. It was similar to an older article back in March about barefoot running. They both covered the trend of running style...

Tags: barefoot, feet, foot, heel strike, injury, Paul Kochoa, running

15 Mon

Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear

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Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS In the last few weeks, I’ve had several patient’s go on vacation. As a seasoned traveler and a physical therapist I know the toll traveling can take on your body. So let’s...

Tags: feet, footwear, hiking, Michelle Millner, pain, shoes, travel, walking

17 Mon

Barefoot Running Part 2: Feet of steel

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Barefoot running Part 2: Feet of steel Written by: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT In my previous post, I talked about making sure you had good strength and mechanics before transitioning to barefoot running. Good strength and mechanics is important even if you are running in shoes. So...

Tags: feet, foot, Michelle Millner, running, strength, strengthening

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