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What's your movement hierarchy?

What's your movement hierarchy?

Mastering a sport requires a solid base…

golf, body mechanics, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaOctober 13, 2021PAR 5 Physical Therapygolf, movement, skill, golf swing

Sleeping to repair your body

Sleeping to repair your body

Sleep is more important than you think.

physical therapy, body mechanics, postureDr. Paul KochoaMarch 24, 2021sleep, posture, sleeping position, recovery, rest, brain, nervous system, health

An Efficient Golf Swing is All About Decelerating

An Efficient Golf Swing is All About Decelerating

Deceleration is more important than you think.

golf swing, kinematics, body mechanicsDr. Paul KochoaMarch 10, 2021golf, physical therapy, stabilization, tpi, kinematic sequence

Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players

Tennis elbow isn’t just for tennis players

Tennis elbow is not just for tennis players. Photo by Oliver Sjöström on Unsplash

fitness, body mechanics, physical therapy, postureDr. Paul KochoaMarch 3, 2021tennis elbow, elbow, tennis, golf, golfers elbow, hand, wrist, arm, inflammation, tendon, tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis, pain

Is your workout hurting your golf game?

Is your workout hurting your golf game?

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

golf swing, body mechanics, fitness, kinematicsDr. Paul KochoaJune 17, 2020PAR 5 Physical Therapytraining, fitness, core, abdominal, exercise

Is Telehealth PT just as effective as in-person PT?

Is Telehealth PT just as effective as in-person PT?

Is Telehealth Virtual Physical Therapy right for you? How does it work? Find out here.

assessment, body mechanics, exercise, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 29, 2020telehealth, pain, movement, assessment

Sleeping to repair your body

Sleeping to repair your body

Sleep is more important than you think.

physical therapy, body mechanics, postureDr. Paul KochoaMarch 4, 2020PAR 5 Physical Therapysleep, posture, sleeping position, recovery, rest, brain, nervous system, health

How to vaccinate against ACL injuries

How to vaccinate against ACL injuries

Find out how to vaccinate yourself or an athlete you know against ACL injuries. Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash

body mechanics, exercise, health, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaJanuary 22, 2020PAR 5 Physical TherapyACL, knee, knee pain, knee injury, injury, vaccination

Back pain doesn't mean you are broken

Back pain doesn't mean you are broken

There is a long-term, natural solution to back pain, you’re more resilient than you think.

body mechanics, pain, postureDr. Paul KochoaNovember 27, 2019PAR 5 Physical Therapyback pain, physical therapy, movement

Layers of Movement

Layers of Movement

Without function, you cannot have fitness or skill. Read on to find out why.

assessment, body mechanics, health, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaNovember 13, 2019assessment, fitness, movement, evaluation, physical therapy