by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 30, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Uncategorized |
Tid Bits of Info The feet should point directly forward during the exercise routine. The side walk exercise should be performed while the patient is positioned in a mini squatted stance. The rubber band should be placed around the arches of the feet to be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 6, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The Physical Therapist can assist in determining a percentage of body weight by having the patient stand on a scale. TT and TD gait are transitional forms of gait designed to put a percentage of the body weight on the involved limb and...
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 | 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 and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 15, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 1 out of 3 people 65 years old and older will fall. Hip fractures from falling: 25% recover fully, 40% require a stay in a nursing home, 50% are dependent on a cane or walker and 20% die within 1 year. There are many physical treatments for...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Oct 30, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Custom orthotics can control foot and ankle motion to help prevent lower extremity injuries. If you get custom orthotics, take several weeks to “break them in.” Begin with 2 hours a day and slowly add time until you are able to wear them for...
