by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 12, 2013 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Exercise or be active daily. Cleaning the house can be a workout, at times. Try different activities during the winter. It is monotonous to do the same routine every day. Performing several exercises for a shorter period of time is not as...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 5, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Always use the proper grade ladder for the job. Always face the ladder when ascending or descending. Always check to make sure there are no electrical lines in the work area. Make sure that the ladder is squarely secured at the bottom and top...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 28, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info If you hurt your Achilles Tendon, seek medical advice from your Physical Therapist. Use the RICE principles of treatment initially. Eccentric exercises have shown promise to healing Tendinosis. “Pushing through” the pain of Tendinosis might...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 21, 2013 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Take frequent rest stops, exit the car and move around. Stretch your muscles. Set your driver’s seat so your elbows are well below your shoulders. Be sure that you “fit” well in the car that you are going to purchase. Begin your trip and...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 15, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Clean in an erect posture as often as possible. “Test the load” prior to lifting anything to assess how heavy or awkward it is to lift. Don’t have your hands above shoulder level for a prolonged time. If you stand in one place for a prolonged...
