Michael Ko, DPT, CFMT/Movement IQ Physical Therapy

03/11/2018

athlete has been coming to me to prepare for pan ams. I didn’t know I helped him be a champion? JK y’all. It’s his hard work and dedication. Congrats Cole! You deserve to be called Pan Am

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It’s not over till it’s over. Pan American Champion
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for all the support. Thank you to my parents for everything they have done for me. .

03/06/2018

This is a myth. I’d argue life sets us up for injury. Just because you don’t have any pain doesn’t mean you aren’t set up to get injured. Or, you might be at a position where you aren’t improving towards your PR or goals. If you got questions, I got answers. Contact me for a optimization screen.


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Wrong! 🔸Anyone can benefit from physical therapy. In fact, seeing a physical therapist for a musculoskeletal screening and movement analysis can help prevent injury and chronic pain. 📣I believe that you should be able to see a Physical Therapist the same way you visit your dentist, physician or optometrist for an annual checkup. 🔹Similar to how a dentist provides tips on flossing, brushing and oral hygiene, physical therapists can provide mobility/exercise recommendations, and pain education. .
📝 Preventative based treatment is the future of medicine and with preventative physical therapy, the U.S. can help save billions in healthcare. “An Ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure.” - Ben Franklin

03/04/2018

Whenever people ask me “What’s the best position to sleep in?” I always say the one where you get the best sleep. I say that because you can’t recover if you don’t sleep.


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Part of being healthy is getting sufficient rest! Sleep isn’t just for resting the eyes.

02/28/2018

We help people with all types of ailments. If you can’t live life because of your issues, comment below and let’s talk.

I was suffering from very painful sciatica that caused a great deal of pain in my right leg. There were days when I could barely walk. I had been getting...

02/27/2018

Do all feet require external support to be healthy? I don’t agree with the common suggestion that all feet need supportive shoes. If your feet feel better with supportive shoes, then by all means enjoy your dependency on foot technology. I have been having more patients notice their feet feel better when they are barefoot. If that’s you, go get some minimalist shoes or go full caveman. Your feet might like you better.


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Re-think using cushioned running shoes
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The first cushioned running shoe was made by Nike in 1972 and it was the most harmful technological development in footwear for all human runners. Cushioning the heel allows you to adopt a running technique that is completely unnatural for humans
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It lets you overstride and heel strike (something never done when barefoot) because it no longer hurts your heel bone to do so. The cushioning does’t eliminate the impact force, it simply passes it on to joints upstream like your ankle, knee, hip and spine
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Optimal running technique using a midfoot strike cushions the impacts of running using the tendons and muscles of the lower leg. Not only to they absorb the energy and protect your joints, they store it and re-release it to spring you forward to your next step
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Begin your transition to minimal footwear and see both a reduction in injuries and increases in performance that come from using efficient running technique
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02/09/2018

Get your body ready to do what you love. Time to live life. ⛷🎿🛷🥌⛸🏂🏂🏂🏂
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02/06/2018

Nothing makes me feel better when Buzzfeed is supporting your profession.

"I lift heavy weights in the summer — weights my doctor said my back would never be able to support."

02/02/2018

Here’s a great visual to explain how bone spurs or osteophytes can increase pain in the low back.
Before considering surgery, think about physical therapy to treat your low back pain. Comment if you have questions about your back issues.

01/26/2018

I had the honor of picking up the kid before it got dark. That means it’s time to get in a jog. I tend to use the darkness as an excuse to not to go running but I ran out of excuses today. Even if I don’t do it for myself, do it for someone else. My kid got to feel some wind in her face and say hello to a few strangers. No excuses! Do something to improve yourself today!

01/21/2018

Never underestimate the healing power of the body. Not all meniscus tears and knee OA require surgical intervention. Message me if you have questions about this process.
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Arthritis and meniscus tears are two of the main reasons people end up having a knee scope. Working with a physical therapist can help you avoid this surgery in many cases.

01/09/2018

Giving back to community today. Movement IQ Physical Therapy went to visit Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. today to help their veterinarians avoid overuse injuries to their hands.
They do great work at the shelter providing medical care and finding homes for animals. If you want to get a 🐕 or a 🐱, consider adopting.