by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 30, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Ankle sprains account for nearly 30% of all orthopaedic injuries. 1 in every 10,000 people sustains an ankle sprain daily in the U.S. Lateral or inversion sprains account for 85% of all ankle sprains. The Anterior Talofibular Ligament,...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 3, 2018 | Foot & Ankle, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injuries. More than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur every year. Nearly 20% of all concussed people suffer multiple concussions. Concussions appear to adversely affect the nervous system even...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 15, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Athlete’s foot causes a red, scaly rash that can itch, sting, or even burn. Men are at a higher risk of getting athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot can spread to hands, nails, and groin. Athlete’s foot affects about 15% of the population around...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 11, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 different types of nerve receptors in the sole of the foot. Sensitivity in the sole of the foot is at its peak by the age of 40. The impulses enter the foot at < 50 ms and fast twitch muscle fibers contract at 70 ms therefore...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 4, 2018 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The average width of a “high heel” is 2.5 inches wide and the average woman’s forefoot width is 3 inches. Properly fitted shoes with no heel have been shown to reduce knee pain if someone suffers from osteoarthritis. “High heels” force the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 2, 2018 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info 1 out of 10 people will suffer from plantar fasciitis in their lifetime The annual cost of treatment for plantar fasciitis is well in excess of 200 million dollars Night splints have been shown to be very effective and some studies show...
