by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jan 15, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 1 out of 3 people 65 years old and older will fall. Hip fractures from falling: 25% recover fully, 40% require a stay in a nursing home, 50% are dependent on a cane or walker and 20% die within 1 year. There are many physical treatments for...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 23, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Lizfranc joint is named after Jacques Lizfranc, a field surgeon in Napoleon’s army who performed an amputation of a soldier’s foot in this region. Lizfranc fracture dislocations account for approximately 1% of all foot injuries. Many high...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 11, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The most common group to suffer these injuries are women over the age of 60. Surgery is needed to “set” the bones after a bi or trimalleolar fracture occurs. A period of non-weight bearing that lasts 2-4 months will be required to allow the...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 4, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info High heels with a platform sole will reduce the stress on the metatarsal heads. The average woman’s foot measures 3 inches across the metatarsal heads and the average high heeled shoe measures 2 ¾ inches. TIf you commonly get a callous on the...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info There is no non-surgical treatment for acute compartment syndrome that is effective. Fascia is non-elastic and does not stretch or expand easily (similar to leather). Compartment syndrome (acute) can permanent damage within hours of its...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 13, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Most running shoes should be replaced every 200-250 miles. Over the counter orthotics often times are sufficient providing the patient performs specific exercises. Walking side-ways with a “rubber band” around your ankles can strengthen the...
