by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 2, 2017 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Early intervention rehabilitation for NTKP patients can reduce the need for narcotic pain medication by 50%. Early intervention rehabilitation helps to reduce symptoms and improve function. Anterior knee is one of the most common NTKP...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 26, 2017 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The average cost of a running shoe is approximately $115-120. A running shoe is good for approximately 250-300 miles. Striking the ground with the mid to forefoot has shown promise of reducing the frequency of running injuries. There are...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 19, 2017 | Health Conditions, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Common uses for soft braces are OA of the knee, patella femoral syndrome and ankle instability. While wearing the soft brace, studies have shown more knee stability during agility drills which might correlate with reduced knee and ankle...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 12, 2017 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Forefoot striking appears to reduce the frequency of lower extremity injuries due to increased muscle action upon landing. Running outside vs a treadmill at the same pace, the outside runner will burn more calories due air resistance. The...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 5, 2017 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info There are 3 hamstring muscles that cross the hip and knee joint and are better suited for speed than power. Severe hamstring tears can involve an avulsion fracture (a small piece of bone that is “pulled off) of the pelvis. Hamstring injuries...
