by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 10, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Some professional basketball players wear different makes and styles of shoes during the same game/practice. Minimalist running shoes can reduce lower extremity injuries if the runner is a mid – forefoot striker and takes enough time to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 3, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info If you have constant tingling or pain extending from your elbow to your Little and Ring finger, you might have a Ulnar nerve entrapment. Placing ice directly on the Ulnar nerve at the elbow can cause Ulnar nerve palsy. Use a thin barrier...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 27, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info If your shoulder “pops-out” one time, it will most likely be fine and “normal” following a prolonged period of rest, protection and rehabilitation. If your shoulder “pops-out” 2 or more times there is a good possibility that it will require...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info A torn SLAP tear can be associated with “clicking and catching” when the arm is moved in certain directions. Many throwing athletes will complain of a “dead arm” when a SLAP tear is present. There is generally no instability in the patient’s...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 13, 2014 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Always spend time prior to your activity and warm up. You should begin all of your activities at a slow pace and pick it up as you feel less stiffness and warmer muscles. You might begin to sweat! Dynamic Stretching is better before...