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Runner’s Knee: Causes, Symptoms, and How To Get Back on Track

Runner’s Knee: Causes, Symptoms, and How To Get Back on Track

Fix your knee issues and run pain free. Photo by Mārtiņš Zemlickis on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, body mechanicsPAR 5 PTNovember 27, 2024PAR 5 Physical Therapyrunning, knee, knee pain, patellofemoral pain

Step-Ups and Knee Pain: How to Strengthen Your Legs Without Hurting Your Knees

Step-Ups and Knee Pain: How to Strengthen Your Legs Without Hurting Your Knees

Step ups don't have to hurt. Learn strategies to help make this simple exercise pain-free here.

body mechanics, exercise, fitnessPAR 5 PTOctober 9, 2024PAR 5 Physical Therapyexercise, step, knee, step up

The Importance of Maintenance Programs for Marathon Runners

The Importance of Maintenance Programs for Marathon Runners

Marathon runners need programs to keep them on the road. We can help. Read more here. (Photo by Capstone Events on Unsplash)

body mechanics, exercise, fitnessPAR 5 PTSeptember 18, 2024PAR 5 Physical Therapyrunning, injury, prevention, sports

Deadlift for Back Pain Relief

Deadlift for Back Pain Relief

If you’ve got back pain, you should try the deadlift. Photo by Susan Q Yin on Unsplash

body mechanics, exercise, fitness, treatmentPAR 5 PTAugust 14, 2024PAR 5 Physical Therapyfitness, back pain

Back Pain: Key Strategies for Active Adults

Back Pain: Key Strategies for Active Adults

Back Pain: Key strategies for active adults.

exercise, body mechanics, health, pain, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 31, 2024PAR 5 Physical Therapyback pain, back pain relief, back pain treatment

Hips Don't Lie 🕺🏽

Hips Don't Lie 🕺🏽

Hips Don’t Lie. Learn how the hips affect your posture and what to do about it.

body mechanics, posture, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 20, 2022PAR 5 Physical Therapyhip, hips, tightness, video

Get Rid of Knee Pain When You Squat

Get Rid of Knee Pain When You Squat

Image by Sam Moqadam @sammoqadam

body mechanics, exerciseDr. Paul KochoaDecember 1, 2021PAR 5 Physical Therapyknee pain, ankle, knee, exercise

Exercises for Low Back Pain

Exercises for Low Back Pain

Exercises for Low Back Pain Relief.

exercise, body mechanics, health, pain, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaNovember 24, 2021PAR 5 Physical Therapyback pain, lower back, back pain treatment, exercise, physical therapy

Shoulder Pain Relief

Shoulder Pain Relief

Shoulder Pain Relief.

physical therapy, treatment, assessment, body mechanicsDr. Paul KochoaNovember 10, 2021PAR 5 Physical Therapyshoulder pain, shoulder, physical therapy, pain

Are you throwing off your golf game with your work out?

Are you throwing off your golf game with your work out?

Make sure your workout isn’t hurting your game. Photo by Kaka Sandhu on Unsplash

golf swing, body mechanics, fitness, kinematicsDr. Paul KochoaNovember 3, 2021PAR 5 Physical Therapytraining, fitness, core, abdominal, exercise