by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 13, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. After shoulder surgery, put a pillow behind the involved shoulder blade when you try to sleep. Putting cinder blocks under the footboard of your bed can aide in elevating your...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 6, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The Physical Therapist can assist in determining a percentage of body weight by having the patient stand on a scale. TT and TD gait are transitional forms of gait designed to put a percentage of the body weight on the involved limb and...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 30, 2015 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info 60 million youth participate in some sport and > 40 million participate in 2 or more. Over-use injuries are most prevalent in running sports. The inclusion of alternative activities helps to reduce the frequency and occurrence of over-use...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 16, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Correct posture places the ear, tip of the shoulder, hand, lateral thigh and knee and ankle bone in a line and in the same plan of motion. Computers and cell phones have led to the development of poor neck and shoulder posture in many people....
