by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 17, 2019 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Studies have shown a Masters runner Achilles tendon to be 20% less stiff than someone under the age of 35. Masters running is a male or female over the age of 40. Masters runners who are competitive should not run more than 70 miles per week....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 10, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Jumper’s knee is a condition that results in tendinopathy in the knee due to a repetitive overload of stress from jumping. 25% of all athletes that suffer from jumper’s knee have quadriceps tendon involvement that is the primary cause....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 3, 2019 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info 2/3 of gout patients don’t have their uric acid levels checked on a regular basis. Men and women can be affected by gout. Men usually between the age of 30 -50 and women after menopause. Gout can occur in any joint. Normal levels of uric...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 26, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Primary AC has an insidious on set and secondary AC is a result of a period of immobilization. Primary AC occurs in people over the age of 40 in most cases. Total resolution of all symptoms of AC can take years to occur. There is no clear cut...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 19, 2019 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Shock wave therapy has been around for 50+ years but has been used to treat musculoskeletal conditions for the last 15-20 years. High energy shock wave therapy shows promise on chronic tendinosis conditions. ESTW is not used in the acute...
