by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 22, 2018 | Events |
Welcome Runners & Walkers! ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, Fair Oaks / Fairfax, Herndon / Reston, Great Falls, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 18, 2018 | Hip |
Tid Bits of Info Most FAI conditions are associated with pain in the groin area and side of the buttocks. Hip arthroscopy became popular in the early 2000s. Most FAI surgeries require a period of non-weight bearing following the surgery. Studies have shown a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 11, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 different types of nerve receptors in the sole of the foot. Sensitivity in the sole of the foot is at its peak by the age of 40. The impulses enter the foot at < 50 ms and fast twitch muscle fibers contract at 70 ms therefore...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 4, 2018 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The average width of a “high heel” is 2.5 inches wide and the average woman’s forefoot width is 3 inches. Properly fitted shoes with no heel have been shown to reduce knee pain if someone suffers from osteoarthritis. “High heels” force the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 27, 2018 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 70 – 80% of ACL injuries are “non-contact” injuries. ACL prevention programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of ACL tears by as much as 50%. A complete ACL tear will not heal without surgery. Women 3.5x more at risk to sustain a...
