by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 27, 2014 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info If you twist your ankle badly and cannot walk on it due to pain, seek medical help. Treat all acute injuries with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) principles of acute injury management. Normal healing time of most bone fractures...
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....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 2, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info If you have a tendency to experience low back pain, try to push an object as often as possible. Avoid pushing objects above shoulder level to prevent shoulder and neck injuries. Vertical handles will allow you to keep your wrists and forearms...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 19, 2013 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Seek medical advice if you hurt your Achilles tendon. Use the RICE principles of acute treatment if you injure your Achilles. Eccentric exercises might enable you to avoid surgery of a tendon that has Tendinosis in it. Do not aggressively...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 5, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Always use the proper grade ladder for the job. Always face the ladder when ascending or descending. Always check to make sure there are no electrical lines in the work area. Make sure that the ladder is squarely secured at the bottom and top...
