by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 4, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Golf was invented in Scotland over 500 years ago. The average swing speed is 84 mph and Tiger Woods swing speed was routinely 130 mph or faster. Most golf courses are 18 holes long and the par is 71 or 72 strokes. 80% of all golfers will...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 27, 2017 | Health Conditions, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Spinal fusion surgery can cost the healthcare system in excess of $100,000. Greater than 80% of the population has low back pain and greater than 80 billion dollars a year are spent on its treatment. Spinal fusion surgery can take several...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 20, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Low back pain occurs in approximately 80% of the population at least once in their lifetime. Low back pain is the number one cause of missed days from work. Americans spend 50+ billion dollars per year on the treatment of low back pain. Low...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 13, 2017 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Nearly 1 million bikes are manufactured world- wide every year. According to one study, people that bike for at least 30 minutes 5 days per week take half as many sick days. Biking for 3 hours per week will reduce someone’s chance of a heart...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 6, 2017 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Pitch counts are used to protect pitchers’ shoulders and should be used for all ages. The shoulder can rotate at a speed > 7000 degrees/second when throwing a ball. The shoulder rotates at speeds > 3000 degrees/second when serving...
