by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 12, 2019 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Symptoms of a concussion may take several days and/or weeks to appear. 95% of sports related concussions are associated with head aches. Most concussions do not result in a loss of...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 5, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip |
Tid Bits of Info 50% of all sports injuries occur at the tendon. Tendons are leather-like and transfer force from the muscle to the bones. Tendinopathy involves inflammation and degeneration of the injured tendon tissue. Eccentric contractions of muscles are...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 29, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info The term plyometric exercise was first used in 1964. The use of plyometric exercises uses the stretch-shortening cycle of muscle contraction to develop a more forceful contraction. Plyometric exercises involve all three types of muscle...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 22, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The IFP is known as Hoffa’s fat pad and first discovered and named in 1904. Impingement of the IFP is more common in women. Adequate hip strength is critical to ensure proper patellofemoral joint mechanics. The IFP is lies below the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 15, 2019 | Hand & Wrist |
Tid Bits of Info 80% of all thumb fractures involve the base of the metacarpal bone. Bennett fractures involve the articular surface and can pre-dispose the joint to arthritic changes in the future. Bennett fractures occur when an excessive load is placed on...
