by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 22, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Cardiovascular Fitness Perform a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 4-5 times per week. A simple formula for max heart rate is 220 – your age. The goal should be to attempt to exercise at a rate of 60 -70% of your max heart rate. Walk...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 18, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Proper Lifting. Keep the object as close to your mid-section as possible during the lift. Pick up small objects from the floor with one hand. Use the other hand to hold onto a piece of furniture, supporting your low back as you bend over to grab the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 7, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Desk Ergonomics. Try to change positions often and stand up and walk around every 20 -30 minutes. If you use the phone a lot and the computer at the same time, buy a headset. Use a Lumbar support cushion. If the chair is poorly made and you do not...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 30, 2012 | Spine & Neck |
Tips for Good Posture. Good posture can prevent headaches. Stand with your back against the wall. The back of your head, shoulder blades, buttocks, calves and heels should be able to comfortably touch the wall. Check your posture when you walk in front of...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 26, 2012 | Foot & Ankle |
Recovery from an Ankle Sprain Most people have “twisted” their ankle at some point. It may have been caused by a common activity like playing sports, working or just walking down the street. A twisted or sprained ankle is painful and can limit a person’s function for...