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SPORTS AND ADHD (ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 13, 2019 | Health Conditions

 Tid Bits of Info There has been a 50% increase in the diagnosis of ADHD since the beginning of the 2000s. ADHD diagnoses in boys is 3x greater than girls. The World Anti-Doping Agency determines who receives a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) when stimulants...

PERONEAL TENDON INJURIES IN ANKLE INSTABILITY

by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 6, 2019 | Foot & Ankle

 Tid Bits of Info Ankle sprains occur more commonly in adolescent females compared to any other group. Damage to the peroneal muscle/tendon may go undiagnosed at a rate of 40% of all ankle sprains. 30% or more of all sports injuries occur at the ankle. The...

PROXIMAL HAMSTRING TENDINOPATHY

by ACE Physical Therapy | May 30, 2019 | Hip, Knee & Leg

 Tid Bits of Info Three hamstrings originate from the ischial tuberosity and are compressed when the hip is flexed. Common symptoms of this condition are an ache and tightness just below the buttocks. When the upper hamstring is inflamed the nerves can be...

RIDING A RENTAL BIKE AT THE BEACH

by ACE Physical Therapy | May 23, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck

 Tid Bits of Info Handlebars of recreation bikes are wider for more control. Rental bikes are designed for the rider to be almost upright. Seat height of a rental bike should allow you to pedal comfortably without excess hip motion. The low back is the second...

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TREAT A BLISTER?

by ACE Physical Therapy | May 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

 Tid Bits of Info Bursatek bandage, Dr.Scholl’s Moleskin Plus and Moleskin have a coefficient of friction < 1. Foot blisters are very common: nearly 40% of marathon runners experience a blister during most marathon races. Military personnel report foot...

CAN THE CALF MUSCLES PREVENT ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN?

by ACE Physical Therapy | May 9, 2019 | Knee & Leg

 Tid Bits of Info Nearly 20% of all running injuries can be placed in the category of anterior knee pain. The soleus constitutes greater than 50% of the muscle mass in the calf. Isolating the soleus for stretching and strengthening requires the knee to be...

ARE “KNOCKED KNEES” A PROBLEM?

by ACE Physical Therapy | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorized

 Tid Bits of Info Genu valgum is the same as “knocked knees.” Severe genu valgum or “knocked knees” can lead to osteoarthritis of the lateral side of the joint. Severe genu valgum can be surgically corrected by performing a surgical procedure known as...

ASSESSING LOW BACK PAIN IN YOUNG ATHLETES

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

 Tid Bits of Info Greater than 75% of all spondylolysis cases occur at the L5-S1 level. Young athletes are approximately 45% more prone to experiencing spondylolysis compared to non-athlete adolescent. Rest time following a positive diagnosis is usually a...

WHY DO ELDERLY PEOPLE FALL?

by ACE Physical Therapy | Apr 18, 2019 | Conditioning

 Tid Bits of Info Over 3 million elderly people seek treatment at the ER from fall-related injuries every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. Greater than 30% of the elderly population goes barefoot or wears...

SUBACROMIAL BURSITIS

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

 Tid Bits of Info The SAB protects the superior aspect of the rotator cuff. The Subacromial space averages 9 mm in height which is big enough to allow all shoulder motion to occur. A healthy SAB is an average of 2 mm thick and an injured SAB can be double the...