by ACE Physical Therapy | Aug 3, 2017 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Approximately 75% of all calories are from fats in a Keto diet. Studies have recorded a 10-12 lb weight loss in 4 weeks utilizing a Keto diet. Ketoacidosis is a medical emergency and can be fatal. Glucose is the primary fuel source of the...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 20, 2017 | Conditioning, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Reports indicate that more than 1 billion people worldwide are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D has been referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin. A level of 20 to 50 nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL) is considered adequate for healthy people. Less...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 13, 2017 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info It is estimated that over 100 million people suffer from chronic pain. The American Physical Therapy Association has begun a social media campaign entitled, # ChoosePT to combat abuse of opioid drugs. Nearly ½ of all opioid deaths are a...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jul 6, 2017 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Human bones will heal in approximately 6-8 weeks. The thigh bone, Femur, is the strongest bone in the body and can withstand forces up to approximately 2500 lbs. The lateral ankle bone, Fibula, is the most commonly fractured bone. Bone...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Jun 22, 2017 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with OA but 1 in 3 obese people develop OA. More than 27 million people are diagnosed with OA every year. Every pound of excess weight exerts approximately 4 pounds of extra pressure on the knee joints. To lose 1...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Apr 27, 2017 | Health Conditions, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Spinal fusion surgery can cost the healthcare system in excess of $100,000. Greater than 80% of the population has low back pain and greater than 80 billion dollars a year are spent on its treatment. Spinal fusion surgery can take several...
