by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 8, 2019 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info The plantar fascia is the largest ligament in the body. Approximately 2 million people suffer from plantar fasciitis every year in the US. 10-20 % of all runners experience the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Tight calf muscles can lead to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 6, 2019 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Ankle sprains occur more commonly in adolescent females compared to any other group. Damage to the peroneal muscle/tendon may go undiagnosed at a rate of 40% of all ankle sprains. 30% or more of all sports injuries occur at the ankle. The...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 23, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Handlebars of recreation bikes are wider for more control. Rental bikes are designed for the rider to be almost upright. Seat height of a rental bike should allow you to pedal comfortably without excess hip motion. The low back is the second...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 3, 2019 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Haglund’s deformity is a bone spur on the heel bone near the insertion of the Achilles tendon. Haglund’s deformity affects the bone and soft tissues in the insertional area and causes inflammation and pain. Wearing open back shoes, heel lifts...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 19, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Sprained ankles require a rest period to initiate the healing process but rarely do they require complete immobility. The most commonly sprained ligament in the ankle is the Anterior TaloFibular Ligament or ATFL. If a sprained ankle is...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 5, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist |
Tid Bits of Info The average speed of a professional bowler is 95-100 mph (150-160 km/h). 5 major cricket playing countries are South Africa, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, and England. Cricket can be played a number of ways and one way can last 5 days....
