Dr. Paul Kochoa has been in the PT field for over 25 years. He helps active adults get back to doing the things they love to do without pain meds, injections, or surgery; even if they've tried PT before. He's a movement pathologist, whole-body mechanic, and problem-solving ninja.Getting Golfers Back in the Swing: Physical Therapy for Golf InjuriesIn this episode, physical therapist Paul Kochoa from Par 5 physical therapy (https://www.par5pt.com/) discusses common golf injuries and how to treat them. He shares the two main groups of injured golfers he sees - those with back pain on their trail side and those with issues on their lead side like the knee, hip, or shoulder. Paul outlines his approach to assessment and treatment, which focuses on understanding the patient's goals, doing a full-body movement screening, and then developing customized exercise and swing progressions. He provides tips for preventing injuries, using equipment like kettlebells, and gives examples of organizations like TPI that provide helpful golf rehab content. Paul stresses the importance of continually improving as a therapist to best serve your clients.

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