by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 8, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tips For Abdominal Exercises Ask your Physical Therapist for abdominal strengthening exercises that do not include repetitive lumbar flexion. Perform core exercises in many planes of motion to simulate functional motions. Theraball roll outs and prone planks...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 2, 2013 | Foot & Ankle |
Tips For Adapting to Barefoot Running It might take as long as 6-9 months to develop adequate muscle strength to run long distances with no shoes or minimalist shoes. Never progress more than 10% in time or distance ran over the course of 1 month. Strengthen...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 22, 2013 | Hip |
Tips When Considering Hip Replacement Seek a medical evaluation by your Physical Therapist if you have hip/groin pain. Most arthritic changes in the hip are felt in the groin area, not the lateral aspect of the hip (by the pocket on your pants). Reduce the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 14, 2013 | Sports injuries |
Tips for a Sports Conditioning Program Seek advice from a Physical Therapist before starting a new sports activity to get a proper conditioning program. Performing the wrong exercises or doing an exercise incorrectly can cause an injury. When beginning a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 8, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tips to Prevent Neck Pain Standing posture should align the ears, shoulders, hips, side of the knee, and ankle bone when looked at from the side. When sitting at a desk, the low back should be supported, and the natural curve maintained. This will force the...
