by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 21, 2019 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Over 20% of all soccer injuries are concussions. More than 265 million people play soccer yearly. Greater than 1/3 of all concussions are caused by “heading” the ball by a soccer player. A professional soccer player (not a goalie) can “head”...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 14, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info The Pectoralis Minor (PMi) stabilizes the scapula and assists in breathing. “Rounded shoulder” posture can lead to a chronically “shortened” PMi. PMi originates from the 3-5 ribs. Treatment for an injury to the PMi is conservative and usually...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 7, 2019 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Running shoes should be “switched out” every 350 – 400 miles of running. Wearing a shoe that is 1/2 to 1 size larger than the normal size helps to accommodate for the swelling that occurs in the feet during a run. Torsional support...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 31, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Muscles are most adversely effected by immobility of all body parts. Muscle strength is adversely effected at least 3x faster than muscle size loss. Diet can play a major role is muscle atrophy. Re-developing the loss of strength that occurs...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 24, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Long distance runners have routinely been found to have low blood pressure. A runner can strike the ground with a force that measures up to 7x their body weight. Most runners take between 1-2000 strides per mile. Running “burns” approximately...
