by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 18, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tips for Manual Therapy Physical Therapists are the best healthcare professionals at restoring function, and manual therapy can be a major aspect of the treatment protocols. Some manual therapy techniques create pain when they are performed. Not all Physical...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 16, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tips For Bicycle Riders Seek help with injuries from a Physical Therapist. Purchase your bike at a “bike shop,” and ask them to if the bike is properly “fit” to your body. When pedaling, your knees should be almost “straight” at the bottom of the pedal...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 18, 2013 | Foot & Ankle |
Tips For An Injured Achilles Tendon Seek a diagnosis from your doctor or Physical Therapist immediately following injury to the Achilles tendon. Don’t walk on your surgically repaired Achilles tendon prior to receiving the doctor’s approval. Maintain proper...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 4, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tips For Treating Soft Tissue Injuries Contact your Physical Therapist immediately if you sustain a soft tissue injury. Use the RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) principle when a soft tissue injury occurs. Gentle, controlled motions will begin to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 2, 2013 | Foot & Ankle |
Tips For Adapting to Barefoot Running It might take as long as 6-9 months to develop adequate muscle strength to run long distances with no shoes or minimalist shoes. Never progress more than 10% in time or distance ran over the course of 1 month. Strengthen...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 22, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Cardiovascular Fitness Perform a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 4-5 times per week. A simple formula for max heart rate is 220 – your age. The goal should be to attempt to exercise at a rate of 60 -70% of your max heart rate. Walk...
