Tag Archive for "mobility" | Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC

10 Tue

Do the T-Spine Smash

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

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...

13 Tue

Re-thinking foam rolling

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

Re-thinking foam rolling Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Two years ago, I wrote about how the foam roller is your friend. They’re ubiquitous at fitness centers, gyms, and physiotherapy clinics. I’ve advised my patients to use them as well. But I’ve come across some new...

05 Thu

More on stability and mobility

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

More on stability and mobility Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Allow me to go on a tangent here, talking more about stability and mobility. You’ve probably read about the core and stability/mobility thoughts here before. Today, I’m going to take it back to...

31 Thu

Revisit the squat: correct foot position

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

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...

24 Thu

Hip Impingement Syndrome

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

Hip Impingement Syndrome Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you about hip impingement syndrome, also known as FAI: Femoral Acetabular Syndrome. It’s a disorder of the hip that results in pain and a decrease in range of motion of the hip...

22 Tue

The first rib and the shoulder

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

The first rib and the shoulder Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Let me tell you a story. I had this patient come see me the other day, complaining of shoulder pain when he was reaching overhead. He went to the gym regularly, lifted...

Tags: ball, first rib, mobility, mobilization, Paul Kochoa, shoulder, stretching

17 Thu

The roller is your friend

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

The roller is your friend Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Stretching is important. I’ve written about it before. The other thing that works really well with stretching is the roller. You’ve probably seen them in gyms, they’re usually black or white and made...

03 Tue

Show me your squat

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

Show me your squat Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI The other day, a patient came in to see me, she played tennis and golf and was having some knee pain. I said, “Let me see you squat.” She proceeded to show me her...

Tags: ankle, exercise, hip, knee, leg, mobility, movement screen, Paul Kochoa, squat, stability

22 Thu

Will a golf movement screen change my swing?

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

Will a golf movement screen change my swing? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Many times, patients have asked me with fear in their eyes, “Will the golf screen affect my swing?” My answer is, “YES, it will.” But the main problem in some golfers...

Tags: golf, golf screen, mobility, movement, pain, Paul Kochoa, stability

15 Thu

The benefits of stretching

Posted by Professional Physical Therapy & Training

Comments are closed

The benefits of stretching Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Most people engaged in their own fitness programs at the gym generally aren’t fond of stretching. They view it as either boring or time consuming. Big mistake. Lack of flexibility can result in an increased...

Tags: exercise, mobility, Paul Kochoa, stability, stretching

Tag Archives: mobility