by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | 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 and Sports Medicine Institute | 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 and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 22, 2013 | Hip |
Tips When Considering Hip Replacement Seek a medical evaluation by your Physical Therapist if you have hip/groin pain. Most arthritic changes in the hip are felt in the groin area, not the lateral aspect of the hip (by the pocket on your pants). Reduce the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 24, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Maximized Stretching To gain flexibility you need to stretch daily. Don’t be too aggressive when you perform the dynamic stretching. Fast and quick movements can cause damage to the soft tissue. Static stretch for 30 seconds or more during the post...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 4, 2013 | Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Helping Relieve Osteoarthritis. Physical Therapists can help to reduce the symptoms of OA and educate you on the proper exercises to perform. Low impact cardiovascular exercise such as cycling, elliptical machines and swimming will help to lubricate...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | 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...
