by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 4, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info The height of an individual does not matter a great deal when it comes to generating clubhead speed. The core must be strong to transfer the power from the legs and hips to the upper extremities. Low back pain is one of the most common...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 13, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Repeated overhead activity is the most common cause of impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome is almost always associated with SA bursitis and Rotator Cuff Tendinitis. In the early stages of this condition, the shoulder pain usually...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 5, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist |
Tid Bits of Info The average speed of a professional bowler is 95-100 mph (150-160 km/h). 5 major cricket playing countries are South Africa, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, and England. Cricket can be played a number of ways and one way can last 5 days....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | 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...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 9, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info The human head weighs between 10-15 lbs. Rounded shoulder posture leads to neck and shoulder dysfunction. The acromion (part of the shoulder blade above the humeral head) is separated by only 9-11 mm in the healthy shoulder. Many neck muscles...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 20, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Tendons attach muscles to bone and help to control the movement. Tendons are made up of collagen which has a consistency like leather. Tendons handle tremendous loads but can be damaged with repetitive stress. Tendons can take up to one year...