by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 28, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 85-90% of the population will suffer from low back pain at some time in their life. Recurring low back pain will effect > 30% of the population that suffer from low back pain within 12 months after the initial episode. Low back pain is the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 21, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It is estimated that less than 25% of all people participate in an exercise routine consistently. It can take 6-8 weeks to see the initial changes is a muscle group after the initiation of a strength development program. The American Heart...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 14, 2017 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Sensors are routinely used to assess impact forces within head gear hoping to reduce the incidence of concussions. Sensors can assess the amount of valgus stress on a pitcher’s elbow and hopefully reduce the frequency of “Tommy John”...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 7, 2017 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Wearing shoes leads to more hip muscle recruitment during gait. Barefoot walking helps a child develop the muscles of their feet that will support the arches of their feet. Wearing the improper shoes can lead to poor development of a child’s...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 31, 2017 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Many surveys indicate that greater than 50% or all children ages 6-17 participate in at least one team sport. Girls usually go through puberty 10-16 years of age and boys start around 11-12 and complete the process around 17- 18. Body fat...
