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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

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

Fall Sports Preparation: Staying Injury-Free for Soccer, Football, and Cross Country

Fall Sports Preparation: Staying Injury-Free for Soccer, Football, and Cross Country

Pain-free Prep for Fall Sports. Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash

assessment, body mechanics, fitness, exercise, posture, sportsPAR 5 PTSeptember 24, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyfall sports, sports, injury, injury prevention

Fall Gardening and Yard Work: Preventing Common Injuries

Fall Gardening and Yard Work: Preventing Common Injuries

Fall yard work without pain or injury. Photo by https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt

body mechanics, fitness, healthDr. Paul KochoaSeptember 17, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyfall, injury, yard work, injury prevention

Transitioning from Summer Heat to Cooler Workouts: Tips to Avoid Injury

Transitioning from Summer Heat to Cooler Workouts: Tips to Avoid Injury

Here’s how to safely transition from summer to fall workouts. Photo by Ekaterina Novitskaya on Unsplash

fitness, exercisePAR 5 PTAugust 27, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyfitness, exercise, fall, summer, injury prevention

Mobility vs. Flexibility: Why You Need to Know the Difference

Mobility vs. Flexibility: Why You Need to Know the Difference

When stretching doesn’t help anymore… Read this to find out why. Photo by Oksana Taran on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTAugust 6, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystretching, flexibility, mobility

Active Aging: Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Ever in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond

Active Aging: Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Ever in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond

Don’t settle for stiff. Be proactive and feel young again. Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 30, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyage, fitness, exercise

Recovery Isn’t Lazy — It’s Smart: Why Rest Days and PT Matter More Than You Think

Recovery Isn’t Lazy — It’s Smart: Why Rest Days and PT Matter More Than You Think

Most people neglect this one key tool. Photo by LittPro Inc on Unsplash

fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 16, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystretch, recovery, athlete, fitness

Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: Are You on Track with Your Health Goals in 2025?

Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: Are You on Track with Your Health Goals in 2025?

Mid Year Check In: Where Are You At? Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

fitness, health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJune 25, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyhealth, goals, fitness, physical therapy

Why Golfers Should Treat Their Bodies Like Athletes—Not Just Weekend Warriors

Why Golfers Should Treat Their Bodies Like Athletes—Not Just Weekend Warriors

Golfers Are Athletes—Not Just Weekend Warriors

golf, fitness, exercisePAR 5 PTJune 18, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapygolf fitness, physical therapy