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08 Mon

Neck surgery and physical therapy

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Neck surgery and physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI This week, a patient of mine mentioned that her husband recently started having neck pain with numbness and tingling going down his arms. As we talked more, she then stated that when he went...

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26 Wed

ACL and Physical Therapy

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The ACL and physical therapy Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you know an athlete or is someone who’s involved in sports and exercise, then undoubtedly you’ve heard of the these three letters: A.C.L. ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. It’s a key stabilizing...

13 Thu

Stop running to improve your running

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Stop running to improve your running Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI If you’re active, let’s say you enjoy running and competing in races and such, then you’ve probably come across the term “cross-training”. The reason why I say it’s important is because it really...

Tags: cross training, hip, injuries, knee, overuse, Paul Kochoa, running

03 Mon

Calcaneal taping: Part 2

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Calcaneal taping: Part 2 Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In my previous post, I explained the role of the arches and how the calcaneus (the heel bone) plays a role in creating those arches. A physiotherapist can assess the structure of your foot and...

Tags: foot arches, foot pain, heel pain, Paul Kochoa, plantar fasciitis, tape

29 Wed

Calcaneal taping and foot pain

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Calcaneal taping and foot pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Tape and feet, watch any sporting event on television and I’m sure you’ll spot at least one athlete with tape around their ankles. Tape is a common tool used by physiotherapists and athletic trainers...

Tags: foot arches, foot pain, heel pain, Paul Kochoa, plantar fasciitis, tape

17 Fri

Beyond Google and Wikipedia, searching online for health information

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Beyond Google and Wikipedia, searching online for health information Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI So you have a health issue. Your back hurts, or your knee starts hurting after your last run. You want to know what it might be. Or you were responsible and...

10 Fri

Empty Can vs Full Can

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Empty Can vs Full Can Written By: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Before I go into the explanation of what the title of this post means, we have to talk a little about the shoulder itself. The shoulder complex is made up of three bones: the clavicle,...

05 Fri

Got knee pain? Think Twice Before Going for Surgery

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Got knee pain? Think Twice Before Going for Surgery Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Last week, a whole bunch of media outlets were picking up on a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was entitled, Surgery versus physical therapy for...

29 Fri

Running with Music

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Running with Music Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI The other day I came across an article about the psychological effect of working out with music, and it reminded me of another timely topic: the ideal cadence for runners. I think it can be especially...

Tags: ankle, BPM, cadence, Dr. Kochoa, exercise, hip, knee, music, pain, Paul Kochoa, physical therapy, running

26 Tue

Lower Crossed Syndrome

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Lower Crossed Syndrome Written By: Dr. Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Sitting. We all do it. But sitting too long can cause problems. One of them is lower crossed syndrome. It’s analogous to the upper crossed syndrome that I mentioned in my previous post. Basically it’s an...

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