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Knee Pain When You Start Working Out Again: What to Do in January 2026

Knee Pain When You Start Working Out Again: What to Do in January 2026

Don’t try and work through knee pain, here are some tips to help.

exercise, treatment, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaJanuary 28, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapyknee, knee pain

Should You Work Out Through Shoulder Pain? Here’s When It’s Safe—and When It’s Not

Should You Work Out Through Shoulder Pain? Here’s When It’s Safe—and When It’s Not

Should you work through shoulder pain? Read more to find out…

exercise, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaJanuary 21, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapyshoulder pain, shoulder

The Role of Manual Therapy in Faster Recovery

The Role of Manual Therapy in Faster Recovery

Why manual therapy is so important…. Photo by Anna Keibalo on Unsplash

health, physical therapy, treatmentPAR 5 PTJanuary 7, 2026PAR 5 Physical Therapyphysical therapy, manual therapy

Holiday Travel Survival Guide: Keep Your Back and Joints Happy

Holiday Travel Survival Guide: Keep Your Back and Joints Happy

How to survive holiday travel without back pain. Photo by Eva Darron on Unsplash‍ ‍

fitness, health, posturePAR 5 PTDecember 24, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapytravel, travelling, back pain, back

Avoiding Holiday Injuries: Stay Safe While Decorating, Cooking, and Traveling

Avoiding Holiday Injuries: Stay Safe While Decorating, Cooking, and Traveling

How to Avoid Holiday Aches and Pains. Photo by S&B Vonlanthen on Unsplash‍ ‍

health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTDecember 17, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyinjury prevention, injury

Consistency During the Holidays: How to Keep Moving When Life Gets Busy

Consistency During the Holidays: How to Keep Moving When Life Gets Busy

Consistency is key for the holidays. Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTDecember 10, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyholidays, exercise, fitness

End the Year Strong: Why December Is the Best Time to Start PT

End the Year Strong: Why December Is the Best Time to Start PT

Don’t wait until January to start the “new year, new you”. Photo by Frede Langlois on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, healthPAR 5 PTDecember 3, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyfitness, end of year, health, physical therapy

Pickleball Boom: How Physical Therapy Keeps You in the Game

Pickleball Boom: How Physical Therapy Keeps You in the Game

PT can help Pickleballers.

fitness, physical therapy, treatmentPAR 5 PTOctober 29, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapypickleball, injury prevention

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for a Movement Check-Up

Why Fall Is the Perfect Time for a Movement Check-Up

Get your check up today. Photo by Agence Olloweb on Unsplash

assessment, physical therapyPAR 5 PTOctober 22, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyassessment, health

How Golfers Can Use the Off-Season to Rebuild, Recover, and Reset

How Golfers Can Use the Off-Season to Rebuild, Recover, and Reset

Make next season your best one yet with an off-season plan. Photo by Mike Cox on Unsplash

fitness, golf, sportsPAR 5 PTOctober 1, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapygolf fitness, golf, training