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ADDRESSING THE OPIOID CRISIS THROUGH MULTI-FACTOR TREATMENTS
Tid Bits of Info Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) is one of the most common prescriptions filled in the U.S. U.S. citizens that are in pain take 6-8 x more pain medication than other industrial countries. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental...
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PATELLA FEMORAL PAIN AND REDUCED ACTIVITY LEVELS
Tid Bits of Info The American Heart Association recommends that people attempt to walk 10,000 steps per day. AHA also recommends moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for 30+ minutes at least 4 times a week. By exercising at the same time each day, it becomes...
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COPPER SOCKS AND ATHLETE’S FOOT
Tid Bits of Info Athlete’s foot causes a red, scaly rash that can itch, sting, or even burn. Men are at a higher risk of getting athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot can spread to hands, nails, and groin. Athlete’s foot affects about 15% of the population around...
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MEDIAL ELBOW PAIN DUE TO LIGAMENT DAMAGE
Tid Bits of Info The most common UCL injuries occur in baseball pitchers. The rise in frequency of UCL injuries has been staggering in the past 15 years. Overhand throwing puts the UCL under a great deal of stress and can lead to damage. Young athletes are...
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STEPS TO REDUCING FALLS
Tid Bits of Info In 2015, more than 50 billion dollars were spent on fall-related healthcare costs for people 65 yrs or older. In one study of nearly 3500 people, age 65 or older 1 out of 4 people reported falling at least one time in the past year. In the...
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LOSING WEIGHT, FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND EXERCISE
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 1/3 of the population is instructed by healthcare professionals to lose weight every year. Most of these people have some functional limitations that can lead to their inability to exercise. Most of these people do not seek...
read more2018 PVTC OUTDOOR TRACK MEETS – ACE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE
2018 PVTC Outdoor Track Meets Sponsored by ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls,...
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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...
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HIP JOINT PATHOLOGY IN YOUNG ATHLETES
Tid Bits of Info Most FAI conditions are associated with pain in the groin area and side of the buttocks. Hip arthroscopy became popular in the early 2000s. Most FAI surgeries require a period of non-weight bearing following the surgery. Studies have shown a...
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ASSESSING SENSORY STIMULATION ON SOLE OF FOOT
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 different types of nerve receptors in the sole of the foot. Sensitivity in the sole of the foot is at its peak by the age of 40. The impulses enter the foot at < 50 ms and fast twitch muscle fibers contract at 70 ms therefore...
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