by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 28, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info If you hurt your Achilles Tendon, seek medical advice from your Physical Therapist. Use the RICE principles of treatment initially. Eccentric exercises have shown promise to healing Tendinosis. “Pushing through” the pain of Tendinosis might...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 21, 2013 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Take frequent rest stops, exit the car and move around. Stretch your muscles. Set your driver’s seat so your elbows are well below your shoulders. Be sure that you “fit” well in the car that you are going to purchase. Begin your trip and...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 15, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Clean in an erect posture as often as possible. “Test the load” prior to lifting anything to assess how heavy or awkward it is to lift. Don’t have your hands above shoulder level for a prolonged time. If you stand in one place for a prolonged...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 3, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info If you develop low back or lower extremity pain from wearing “heels” seek advice and treatment from a Physical Therapist. A one-inch heel increases the forefoot pressure by at least 20% and a three-inch heel raises it beyond 70 %. If you buy...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 19, 2013 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Contact your Physical Therapist for guidance on proper form of these exercises if you are unsure. Perform these and any new exercise daily for 3-4 weeks to get your nervous system working efficiently with the muscles and joints. If you hurt...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 25, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Treating Trigger Points To help alleviate the “knots” in the upper back and neck seek help from a Physical Therapist. Ask your doctor for a prescription to Physical Therapy to treat Trigger points. Strength training makes the muscle more resilient to...
