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DANCING AND LOW BACK INJURIES

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 25, 2019 | Spine & Neck

 Tid Bits of Info Due to the high demands of professional dancing, most dancers retire in their 30s or younger. Dance forms can be theatrical or social. Both can be physically demanding on the human body. Nearly all dance teachers are forced into that position...

IS YEAR ROUND COMPETITION GOOD FOR YOUNG ATHLETES?

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 18, 2019 | Sports injuries

 Tid Bits of Info There are more than 10 million youth athletes between the ages of 6-17 that play youth basketball in the US alone. One study followed 1200 youth athletes for 3 years and those who specialized in one sport were 125% more likely to experience a...

ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute Potomac River Run Marathon & Half

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA welcomes the Marathoners to...

ACE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE 13TH ABEBE BIKILA DAY MARATHON & HALF

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

2020 Boston Marathon Qualifier! September 7, 2019, is the final Saturday to qualify for 2020 Boston Marathon We submit marathon finisher times to Boston Athletic Association in the evening on race day ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations...

2019 PVTC Outdoor Track Meets

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 18, 2019 | Events

ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA and the PVTC are pairing up...

ACE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE W&OD 10K

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 18, 2019 | Announcements, Events

Welcome Runners & Walkers! ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, Fair Oaks / Fairfax, Herndon / Reston, Great Falls, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in...

WINGING SCAPULA DUE TO A NERVE INJURY

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 11, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder

 Tid Bits of Info The long thoracic nerve is only a motor nerve and it innervates the Serratus Anterior muscle. Damage to the long thoracic nerve will lead to “winging” of the scapula. Abnormal scapula motion is referred to as scapular ...

EXERCISE ROUTINE

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 3, 2019 | Conditioning

 Did You Know? Following a regular exercise routine can offer a range of benefits from improved health to more energy to clearer thoughts. To establish and maintain a regular fitness program, it is important to set realistic goals. You can always develop...

PROTECTING BONE DENSITY WITH RESISTANCE EXERCISE

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 27, 2019 | Health Conditions

 Tid Bits of Info Osteoporosis means porous bones. More than 3 million cases of osteoporosis are diagnosed yearly. More than 60% of all osteoporotic fractures occur in women over the age of 60. Fractures of the hips, spine and distal wrist are the most common...

KNEE INSTABILITY AFTER ACL RECONSTRUCTION

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 20, 2019 | Knee & Leg

 Tid Bits of Info >100,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed yearly in the US. Up to 30% of these patients continue to experience laxity in their surgically corrected knee. The ACL will not heal on its own following a rupture. The “pivot shift”...