by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 23, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Handlebars of recreation bikes are wider for more control. Rental bikes are designed for the rider to be almost upright. Seat height of a rental bike should allow you to pedal comfortably without excess hip motion. The low back is the second...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info Bursatek bandage, Dr.Scholl’s Moleskin Plus and Moleskin have a coefficient of friction < 1. Foot blisters are very common: nearly 40% of marathon runners experience a blister during most marathon races. Military personnel report foot...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 9, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Nearly 20% of all running injuries can be placed in the category of anterior knee pain. The soleus constitutes greater than 50% of the muscle mass in the calf. Isolating the soleus for stretching and strengthening requires the knee to be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info Genu valgum is the same as “knocked knees.” Severe genu valgum or “knocked knees” can lead to osteoarthritis of the lateral side of the joint. Severe genu valgum can be surgically corrected by performing a surgical procedure known as...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 25, 2019 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 75% of all spondylolysis cases occur at the L5-S1 level. Young athletes are approximately 45% more prone to experiencing spondylolysis compared to non-athlete adolescent. Rest time following a positive diagnosis is usually a...
