by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info The foot has 26 bones. Women have 4x as many foot problems as men and high heels are one of the major causes. The average person walks more than 100,000 miles in their lifetime. Toenails thicken as we age. If you have sore or painful feet,...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 16, 2018 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Measure around your waist just above the hip bones: women should be less than 35 inches and men less than 40 inches. Visceral fat surrounds the organs to protect. Too much of it can lead to Type II diabetes, cardiovascular problems and some...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 9, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info The human head weighs between 10-15 lbs. Rounded shoulder posture leads to neck and shoulder dysfunction. The acromion (part of the shoulder blade above the humeral head) is separated by only 9-11 mm in the healthy shoulder. Many neck muscles...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 3, 2018 | Foot & Ankle, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injuries. More than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur every year. Nearly 20% of all concussed people suffer multiple concussions. Concussions appear to adversely affect the nervous system even...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 26, 2018 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info There are twice as many bikes as cars throughout the world. One hour of vigorous cycling can burn between 590 and 930 calories. Riding a bike is not the most effective way to burn calories, therefore longer workouts are needed. Biking helps...
