by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 15, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 1 out of 3 people 65 years old and older will fall. Hip fractures from falling: 25% recover fully, 40% require a stay in a nursing home, 50% are dependent on a cane or walker and 20% die within 1 year. There are many physical treatments for...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 8, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info The cardiovascular system can be “conditioned” within 3-4 weeks for most people. The musculoskeletal system can take 6-8 weeks or longer to be conditioned. Try to perform cardiovascular exercise 3-4x /week for a minimum of 30 minutes....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 30, 2014 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Losing weight is usually the #1 New Year’s resolution. Less than 50% of all people make New Year’s resolutions. Reducing the size of the plate or bowl has been linked to weight loss. Increase your intake of antioxidants to help prevent...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 23, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Lizfranc joint is named after Jacques Lizfranc, a field surgeon in Napoleon’s army who performed an amputation of a soldier’s foot in this region. Lizfranc fracture dislocations account for approximately 1% of all foot injuries. Many high...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 18, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Up to 20% of all elbow injuries are fractures of the radial head. Radial head fractures occur in women more than men. Most common cause of this fracture is falling on an out-stretched, pronated arm. Most common symptoms of a radial head...
