by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 12, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Foam rollers come in various diameters, lengths and firmness. Some foam rollers stimulate the nervous system via little round projections. Foam rollers can stretch the fascia. Foam roller use should be done slowly and methodically. Seek...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 5, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Effusion in a joint with the presence of blood is a Hemarthrosis. NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs can help to reduce swelling. Swelling is often the “root” cause of the pain of an injury. There are proteins that are part of...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 30, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info The feet should point directly forward during the exercise routine. The side walk exercise should be performed while the patient is positioned in a mini squatted stance. The rubber band should be placed around the arches of the feet to be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 22, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The meniscus is “divided” into 3 zones. The outer 2 zones can usually be repaired secondary to their blood supply. Nearly 1,000,000 meniscus surgeries are performed yearly in the US. Most common age of a meniscus injury occurs in males ages...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 15, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Generally speaking, if a stress fracture hurts then it is still present and must be treated with modified activities. The MRI is the best way to diagnose a stress fracture. Stress fractures are point tender at the site of the fracture....
