by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 21, 2016 | Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Over 200 million people worldwide have suffered from osteoporosis. Bone mineral density (BMD) is used to determine if one has osteoporosis. 2 million men have been diagnosed with osteoporosis in the U.S. and > 16 million have a low BMD....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 25, 2016 | Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Incontinence affects more than 25 million people in the US and 200 million around the world. Women are more commonly diagnosed with this condition, but all ages, races and sexes are subject to incontinence. It is common for Physical Therapy...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 11, 2016 | Conditioning, Health Conditions, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Prehabilitation programs are designed to enhance the fitness and functional level of the patient prior to undergoing their procedure. Prehab programs have been successful at reducing the post-operative time period. Patients have reported less...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 5, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Effusion in a joint with the presence of blood is a Hemarthrosis. NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs can help to reduce swelling. Swelling is often the “root” cause of the pain of an injury. There are proteins that are part of...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 14, 2015 | Health Conditions, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Biochemistry changes indicating atrophy can be seen as early as 72 hours after someone stops using a body part. The body naturally produces and degrades muscle proteins and maintains an equilibrium. The natural aging process slows down...
