by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 17, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty involves one are; the medial, lateral or patella area of the knee. The primary goal of a UKA is to reduce pain and restore function. The prosthetic device in a UKA does not affect the existing ligaments,...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 10, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 30 million people run on a regular basis. Forefoot striking reduces and delays the peak impact force during a run. Running in soft insoles can lessen the muscle contraction force of the lower extremity. Running on hard surfaces...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 3, 2015 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Many patients with TMD have less pain when chewing on the involved side due to less compressive force on that side during the chewing motion. Several studies indicate that 25% of the population suffers from TMD. Up to 70% of the patients with...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 27, 2015 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Pain is the number one symptom that drives people to seek medical advice. Ice can be used as an analgesic to reduce pain for musculoskeletal injuries. Physical therapists use a variety of modalities, ice therapy, heat therapy, ultra sound,...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 20, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The use of prophylactic braces is controversial because they might cause more instability and weakness. Most shoes, up to 85%, are not worn for their intended purpose. Low top shoes are lighter, enable one to be quicker/faster and increase...
