by ACE Physical Therapy | 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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 28, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tips for Skiing and Snowboarding Conditioning Perform all strengthening exercises 10-15 repetitions for 2-3 sets. Perform all stretching exercises 2-3 repetitions, holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Perform cardiovascular and stretching exercises at...
by ACE Physical Therapy | 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...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 9, 2012 | Hand & Wrist |
Recovering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome If you’re experiencing pain, numbness, tingling, and possibly weakness in your hand(s), you might be dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Left untreated, it can cause major functional limitations. Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
