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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

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

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

Repetitive Strain Injuries: Why Your Daily Habits Might Be Holding You Back

Repetitive Strain Injuries: Why Your Daily Habits Might Be Holding You Back

Don’t wait for an RSI to stop you in your tracks… Photo by Tom Claes on Unsplash

health, pain, physical therapyPAR 5 PTAugust 20, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystrain, injury, repetitive strain injury

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