by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 8, 2019 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The plantar fascia is the largest ligament in the body. Approximately 2 million people suffer from plantar fasciitis every year in the US. 10-20 % of all runners experience the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Tight calf muscles can lead to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 1, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 1 lb of excess weight exerts approximately 4 lbs of extra pressure on the knee joint. A person who is 50 lbs over-weight exert approximately 200 lbs of extra pressure on their knee joint. Running adds more pressure to the knee joint but...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 25, 2019 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Due to the high demands of professional dancing, most dancers retire in their 30s or younger. Dance forms can be theatrical or social. Both can be physically demanding on the human body. Nearly all dance teachers are forced into that position...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 18, 2019 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info There are more than 10 million youth athletes between the ages of 6-17 that play youth basketball in the US alone. One study followed 1200 youth athletes for 3 years and those who specialized in one sport were 125% more likely to experience a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA welcomes the Marathoners to...
