by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 12, 2020 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Some people touch their face 24 times per minute. Touching our face changes the electrical current in the brain and helps us tolerate stress that is part of daily life. Be sure to clean your workspace with a disinfectant wipe and include your...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 5, 2020 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Male runners are more susceptible to cardiac arrest than females. Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of cardiac arrest in male marathon runners over the age of 40. Low dose pre-race aspirin use might save lives by reducing the “stickiness”...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 27, 2019 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info The following are some Tid Bits of Info that enlighten: some prove “old wise tales” false while others shed light on interesting facts that might influence your actions. Enjoy! The average Thanksgiving dinner contains an average of 2400-3000...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 3, 2019 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info 2/3 of gout patients don’t have their uric acid levels checked on a regular basis. Men and women can be affected by gout. Men usually between the age of 30 -50 and women after menopause. Gout can occur in any joint. Normal levels of uric...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 19, 2019 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Shock wave therapy has been around for 50+ years but has been used to treat musculoskeletal conditions for the last 15-20 years. High energy shock wave therapy shows promise on chronic tendinosis conditions. ESTW is not used in the acute...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 5, 2019 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip |
Tid Bits of Info 50% of all sports injuries occur at the tendon. Tendons are leather-like and transfer force from the muscle to the bones. Tendinopathy involves inflammation and degeneration of the injured tendon tissue. Eccentric contractions of muscles are...
