by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 2, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Flip flops should be fitted to your foot. Proper size will provide some protection for the foot. Leather flip flops and ones with a strap around the heel will provide a better fit. Approximately 78% of all people who wear flip flops complain...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 26, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Walking for long distances in the sand should be performed in good supportive shoes. Walking on dry sand requires approximately 2.1 to 2.7 more energy expenditure than walking on a solid surface at the same speed. More energy is expended if...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 4, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 200,000 walkers are reported to be treated for injuries every year. The US population walks the least of all of the industrialized nations. Everyone should attempt to walk 10,000 steps per day. Most “walking shoes” should be...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Feb 5, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist |
Tid Bits of Info Raynaud’s occurs secondary to spasm of blood vessels but there is usually no known cause. No blood tests are available for a definitive diagnosis of Raynaud’s. Women are more commonly effected by Raynaud’s. Raynaud’s disease is rarely...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jan 29, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Over the counter or custom orthotics can help to prevent excessive foot motion and reduce the frequency of injuries. Dynamic stretching can be performed any time but static stretching is most effective after exercise. If an injury occurs,...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jan 22, 2015 | Foot & Ankle |
Tid Bits of Info Calf stretching should be performed with a straight and bent knee. Prolonged stretches are most effective when stretching tendons. Their consistency is more like leather than rubber bands. Calf muscles can be manually massaged to address...
