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BASICS OF EXERCISE

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jan 8, 2015 | Conditioning

New Year’s celebrations have come and gone, and now we face the challenging of living up to our resolutions for healthy living. Sustaining a long-term fitness program involves developing new patterns in our daily and weekly routines.

KEEPING NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 30, 2014 | Conditioning

Happy New Year! Even as we offer and receive this greeting, we begin thinking about what changes the New Year will bring. As we look back on successes and challenges of the past year, it is like looking into the mirror.

LIZFRANC INJURIES

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 23, 2014 | Foot & Ankle

The simple task of walking across the room can become extremely difficult if you are suffering from Lizfranc injury.

RADIAL HEAD FRACTURES

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 18, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder

People slip and fall every day. It seems natural to put out an arm to break the fall, but this often results an elbow injury and possibly a radial head fracture.

BIMALLEOLAR AND TRIMALLEOLAR FRACTURES

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 11, 2014 | Foot & Ankle

Fracturing any bone can be painful and take time for recovery, but fracturing an ankle is particularly challenging. While high impact sports accidents can cause ankle fractures, so can simple falls. The type and severity of fracture will determine both treatment and length of recovery.

BUNIONS

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 4, 2014 | Foot & Ankle

Bunions are a common and painful deformity of the joint of the big toe. They look like a “bump” at the base of the toe, and they are progressive. Over time a bunion can become so painful that is might be difficult to wear a shoe.

TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 26, 2014 | Knee & Leg, Sports injuries

Recovering from any fractured bone takes time and requires some form of adaptation. Recovering from a tibial plateau fracture (upper shin bone) will impact day-to-day activity for an extended time.

COMPARTMENT SYNDROME

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries

People suffering from compartment syndrome normally feel a deep, constant pain in one part of the body (usually the leg or arms). Severe high pressure in a compartment of muscles and nerves results in a decreased blood flow to the area, intense pain, swelling and decreased sensation and movement. Proper and timely treatment can lead to full recovery.

SHIN SPLINTS

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 13, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg

If you experience shin pain after running, dancing, walking or a vigorous-weight bearing exercise, you could be suffering from shin splints or medial tibial stress syndrome. This common pain normally affects the bottom, inside of the part of the shin, but is can also occur in the front of the shin.

TRIGGER FINGER

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 6, 2014 | Hand & Wrist

If your finger or thumb catches or locks in bent position, you could be suffering from trigger finger. This common condition can develop when people whose jobs or hobbies require repetitive finger and thumb for movements.