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TIGHT HAMSTRINGS AND LOW BACK PAIN

by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 16, 2018 | Spine & Neck

 Tid Bits of Info Taut muscles are lengthened and over stretched. Tight muscles are shortened and contracted. Tight and taut muscles are weak but heavy emphasis on strengthening a taut muscle is needed. Taut muscle try to protect themselves by going into spasm...

BUILDING MUSCLE MASS AFTER 50

by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 9, 2018 | Conditioning

 Tid Bits of Info Sarcopenia is translated in Greek to “poverty of flesh”. Muscle fibers rapidly reduce in total number between 50 – 80 years of age. The rapid loss can add up to nearly ½ of the total number. Selective training of fast twitch muscle fibers...

DOES RUNNING CAUSE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN THE HIPS AND KNEES?

by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 2, 2018 | Hip, Knee & Leg

 Tid Bits of Info Greater than 50% of all healthcare professionals would recommend that someone stop running after the age of 45. In several studies, the recreational runner had the lowest incidence of osteoarthritis at 3.5% compared to the sedentary 10.2%....

Tight, Taut, or Toned Muscles

by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 26, 2018 | Conditioning

Toned muscles perform more efficiently when needed and also work more effectively in conjunction with other muscles.

EFFECTIVENESS OF TAPING IN CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY

by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 19, 2018 | Foot & Ankle

 Tid Bits of Info Sprained ankles require a rest period to initiate the healing process but rarely do they require complete immobility. The most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle is the Anterior TaloFibular Ligament or ATFL. If a sprained ankle is...

DO SPORTS DRINKS IMPROVE PERFORMANCE?

by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 12, 2018 | Conditioning

Do sports drinks improve performance by replenishing what is lost during these activities? Recent studies have indicated that they can be helpful during hot temperature endurance-type events.

PROPER TRAINING TECHNIQUES FOR CRICKET PLAYERS

by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 5, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist

The cricket injury rate has increased and it appears that many of these injuries might have been avoided if the proper training routine was performed by the cricketer.

SHIN SPLINTS: WHAT ARE THEY?

by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 28, 2018 | Knee & Leg

 Tid Bits of Info Shin splints are treated more than 3 million times per year in the U.S. Shin splints are an inflammation of the muscle, tendon and/or bone covering. Shin splints are often associated with “flat” feet. Shin splints can occur on either side...

DIET AND OSTEOPOROSIS

by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 21, 2018 | Spine & Neck

 Tid Bits of Info Osteoporosis affects more than 200 million women worldwide. It is predicted that osteoporosis will increase more than 300% in men by the year 2050. Denial, lack of dialogue with a doctor and reduced access to diagnosis are the main reasons...

A NEW APPROACH TO TENNIS ELBOW TREATMENT

by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 13, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder

 Tid Bits of Info Lateral epicondylitis, Tennis elbow, is the most commonly diagnosed elbow condition. Many healthcare professionals treat patients with “tennis elbow” but the patient never played tennis. Patients over the age of 30 are most affected and many...