by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 6, 2016 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info DOMS is most pronounced 48 hours after the onset if no activity is performed the next day. DOMS is not a “build-up” of lactic acid. Specific exercises will prepare your body for an upcoming event and prevent DOMS. DOMS is a result of...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Aug 25, 2016 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 50% of knee injuries that require surgery will develop arthritic changes in the involved knee by the time the patient is 40 years old. As many as 40% of the people that had knee surgery developed cardiorespiratory conditions in...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Aug 18, 2016 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Professional ballerinas can go through 2-3 pairs of ballet slippers per week. The energy required to perform a ballet is nearly equal to running 18 miles. BRT training utilizes low resistance and high repetitions. Pointe shoes are hand-made...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 28, 2016 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info There are 4 layers of intrinsic foot muscles that help to dynamically support the arches of the foot. Core and hip strengthening can help to reduce the forces that are placed on the foot during normal daily weight bearing activities....
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 30, 2016 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info A windlass is a tightening of a rope or cable around a pivot point. The plantar fascia is the “cable” and the metatarsal heads are the pivot point. Plantar fasciitis is characterized with sharp pain on the bottom of the heel especially during...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 23, 2016 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Elevated estrogen levels have been linked to Breast cancer. Consistent cardiovascular exercise has been shown to reduce estrogen levels and can help reduce the chances of developing breast cancer. Studies show a significant increase in ACL...
