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 Injuries

In 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.

In this episode of PT Pintcast, hosts Jimmy McKay and Tony Maritato dive into the latest report from Peterson Health Technology Institute, exploring the future of virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) solutions in physical therapy. They discuss the three key categories evaluated in the report: app-based exercise therapy, physical therapist-guided solutions, and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM).

Key Points Discussed:

• The role of physical therapists in virtual MSK solutions and the impact of app-based exercises on patient outcomes.
• Insights into the economic impact of virtual PT solutions and the potential cost savings compared to traditional in-person therapy.
• The importance of maintaining physical therapist involvement in virtual care to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Special Guests:

• Jimmy McKay: Host of PT Pintcast, DPT, former rock radio DJ.
• Tony Maritato: Physical therapist, expert in virtual PT solutions.

Target Audience:

• Physical therapists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the future of virtual healthcare solutions.

Relevant Keywords:

• Virtual physical therapy, Peterson Health report, MSK solutions, app-based exercise therapy, PT-guided solutions, remote therapeutic monitoring, physical therapist, healthcare technology, virtual care, PT Pintcast.

Lance Mabry is a board certified and fellowship-trained physical therapist specializing in Primary Care and Diagnostic Imaging. He has authored over 30 publications focusing on integrating diagnostic imaging into physical therapy practice. Lance also leads continuing education courses in diagnostic imaging at Redefine Health Education.

Today's Theme: Mythbusters – Breaking the Myths Around Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic imaging is often misunderstood. Today, Lance Mabry debunks common myths and shares insights on how physical therapists can utilize imaging effectively.

The 6-Pack Topics:

1. Overutilization – Understanding the real issue behind the frequency of imaging.
2. Asymptomatics – Discussing why everyone might have something like bulges but it doesn't always matter.
3. Clinical Correlation – Exploring why imaging results often don't correlate directly with clinical symptoms.