by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 24, 2014 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Exercise frequency and intensity will determine how quickly your fitness level will improve. A simple way to calculate the maximum heart rate (for the lay person) is the formula: 220 – your age. Use the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression,...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 17, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Begin all plyometric and regular exercise routines slowly to avoid an injury. Develop a good sound foundation of fitness prior to beginning the plyometric workouts. Expect muscle soreness (DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) after the...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 10, 2014 | Hand & Wrist |
Tid Bits of Info De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis symptoms can include pain, catching and decreased grip strength. Treat this and all tenosynovitis pain with the principles of acute injury care of RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Wearing a splint that...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 3, 2014 | Hip |
Tid Bits of Info Snapping hip syndrome is usually more annoying than painful. Rarely is this syndrome a result of intra-articular cartilage damage. General stretching and strengthening of the hip and core musculature can help to prevent this syndrome from...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 26, 2014 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info A dislocated patella usually reduces on its own when the knee is extended. Most single incident dislocations do not require surgical procedures to stabilize the patella femoral joint. Stabilization of the patella femoral joint requires...
