by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jun 18, 2020 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Every year there are greater than 150,000 ACL injuries and many are thought to occur due to excessive frontal plane motion of the knee. Most knee injuries occur when there is excessive frontal plane motion or too much rotational motion. The...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info For crutches that fit properly, the pad should rest against the ribs approximately 2 finger widths below the axillary fold of skin. One leg must be uninjured and able to support most of the patient’s bodyweight to use crutches. A mantra when...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jun 4, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info The benefits of exercise can control and in some instances resolve Type II diabetes. Cardiovascular exercise can improve heart performance and extend your life. Exercise reduces stress and decreases the detrimental effects of the “stress”...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | May 28, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Adolescents need 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Adolescents experience a shift in their circadian rhythm due to hormones and it causes them to fall asleep later and wake up later. Sleep deprivation can cause high anxiety, decreased immunity...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | May 21, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day. Walking faster and longer burns more calories. The heavier you are the more calories you burn when you walk. Pushups exercise and strengthen almost every muscle from the waist up to the head....
