by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 11, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The most common group to suffer these injuries are women over the age of 60. Surgery is needed to “set” the bones after a bi or trimalleolar fracture occurs. A period of non-weight bearing that lasts 2-4 months will be required to allow the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 4, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info High heels with a platform sole will reduce the stress on the metatarsal heads. The average woman’s foot measures 3 inches across the metatarsal heads and the average high heeled shoe measures 2 ¾ inches. TIf you commonly get a callous on the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 26, 2014 | Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 50% of all tibial plateau fractures occur in people 50 years old or older. Osteoporosis can be a primary cause for a low energy tibial plateau fracture. The tibial plateau has to sustain forces that can be 7x the body weight. The...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info There is no non-surgical treatment for acute compartment syndrome that is effective. Fascia is non-elastic and does not stretch or expand easily (similar to leather). Compartment syndrome (acute) can permanent damage within hours of its...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 13, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Most running shoes should be replaced every 200-250 miles. Over the counter orthotics often times are sufficient providing the patient performs specific exercises. Walking side-ways with a “rubber band” around your ankles can strengthen the...
