by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 3, 2016 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Injuries related to walking and texting have tripled since 2004. Walking speeds can be reduced nearly 30% when someone walks and texts. Many injuries might be avoided by the cautious / protective actions taken when walking and texting and it...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 5, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Effusion in a joint with the presence of blood is a Hemarthrosis. NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs can help to reduce swelling. Swelling is often the “root” cause of the pain of an injury. There are proteins that are part of...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 13, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. After shoulder surgery, put a pillow behind the involved shoulder blade when you try to sleep. Putting cinder blocks under the footboard of your bed can aide in elevating your...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 16, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Correct posture places the ear, tip of the shoulder, hand, lateral thigh and knee and ankle bone in a line and in the same plan of motion. Computers and cell phones have led to the development of poor neck and shoulder posture in many people....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 18, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Increased valgus stress on the elbow can lead to damage of the ligaments on the medial side. Severe damage to the medial collateral ligaments can require Tommy John surgery. Pitch counts for little league pitchers has proven successful for...
