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What happens if I don't complete my physical therapy plan of care?

What happens if I don't complete my physical therapy plan of care?

What happens if you don’t complete your PT? Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 26, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapyplan of care, treatment, treatment plan

Pinched Nerve: What Is It And What Can I Do?

Pinched Nerve: What Is It And What Can I Do?

What is a pinched nerve and how can you treat it? Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash

pain, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaApril 19, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapynerve, pain

Does Becoming Pain Free Mean I'm Fixed?

Does Becoming Pain Free Mean I'm Fixed?

Does becoming pain-free mean you’re fixed? Photo by Mitchell Hollander on Unsplash

exercise, physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaApril 12, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapypain, treatment

How can Physical Therapy help optimize your recovery?

How can Physical Therapy help optimize your recovery?

How can physical therapy get rid of post-workout soreness and speed up your recovery?

physical therapy, treatment, fitnessDr. Paul KochoaApril 5, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapyathlete, sports, recovery

Physical Therapy and Athletic Performance

Physical Therapy and Athletic Performance

Learn how PT is not just for rehab. Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash

physical therapy, treatmentDr. Paul KochoaMarch 22, 2023PAR 5 Physical Therapyphysical therapy, pain, injury

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

What is Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? Find out here.

treatment, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaDecember 21, 2022PAR 5 Physical TherapyIASTM, self soft tissue mobilization, pain

What is Dry Needling?

What is Dry Needling?

What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a powerful tool for pain relief and improved movement. Read more here.

dry needling, treatment, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaDecember 7, 2022PAR 5 Physical Therapydry needling, pain, physical therapy

When is shoulder pain NOT from the shoulder?

When is shoulder pain NOT from the shoulder?

Your body works as a connected system of systems. Do a whole-body check to find out the root cause of shoulder pain.

exercise, fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJune 29, 2022PAR 5 Physical Therapyshoulder, shoulder blade, shoulder pain

Take Charge of Your Low Back Pain and Focus on Recovery: Walk!

Take Charge of Your Low Back Pain and Focus on Recovery: Walk!

Take control of your stiff lower back.

exercise, health, pain, physical therapy, posture, treatmentPAR 5 PTJune 8, 2022PAR 5 Physical Therapyback pain relief, back pain, low back pain, low back, video

Foam Roll First?? 😲

Foam Roll First?? 😲

Foam Roll First?? Learn how to use a foam roller properly. Image by Andrew Valdivia @donovan_valdivia.

fitness, health, physical therapyDr. Paul KochoaMay 11, 2022PAR 5 Physical Therapyfoam roller, stretching, self soft tissue mobilization