by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 10, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info Some professional basketball players wear different makes and styles of shoes during the same game/practice. Minimalist running shoes can reduce lower extremity injuries if the runner is a mid – forefoot striker and takes enough time to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 3, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info If you have constant tingling or pain extending from your elbow to your Little and Ring finger, you might have a Ulnar nerve entrapment. Placing ice directly on the Ulnar nerve at the elbow can cause Ulnar nerve palsy. Use a thin barrier...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 27, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info If your shoulder “pops-out” one time, it will most likely be fine and “normal” following a prolonged period of rest, protection and rehabilitation. If your shoulder “pops-out” 2 or more times there is a good possibility that it will require...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder |
Tid Bits of Info A torn SLAP tear can be associated with “clicking and catching” when the arm is moved in certain directions. Many throwing athletes will complain of a “dead arm” when a SLAP tear is present. There is generally no instability in the patient’s...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 13, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info The only way to re-develop “normal” motion with in an injured body part is to perform prescribed motions. Initially perform all motions slowly and methodically. The nervous system needs time to “map” the motions. Poor form can lead to bad...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 9, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info If you injure yourself and are suffering from pain, loss of motion and function, seek a diagnosis from a doctor or Physical Therapist. Don’t “cheat” during the post-op rehabilitation time period because you can damage and dislodge the clot....
