by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 15, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Generally speaking, if a stress fracture hurts then it is still present and must be treated with modified activities. The MRI is the best way to diagnose a stress fracture. Stress fractures are point tender at the site of the fracture....
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 8, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The New England Journal of Medicine first proclaimed that conservative management of OA was effective in 2002. The onset of OA in the knee can begin as early as age 25, but usually the onset occurs in people 40 and older. Prevalence at 60...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 1, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Severity of the MCL tear is graded as Grade I, II, or III. Grade I is mild and Grade III is a complete tear. Initial treatment of a MCL injury follows the R.I.C.E. principles of acute injury treatment. Excessive force to the lateral (outside)...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 24, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Incline walking with a grade of 5% or greater helps to reduce the forces in the knee. Incline walking helps to increase the heart rate and can do it without an increase in walking speed. A 2% incline will produce the same amount of energy...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 17, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty involves one are; the medial, lateral or patella area of the knee. The primary goal of a UKA is to reduce pain and restore function. The prosthetic device in a UKA does not affect the existing ligaments,...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 10, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 30 million people run on a regular basis. Forefoot striking reduces and delays the peak impact force during a run. Running in soft insoles can lessen the muscle contraction force of the lower extremity. Running on hard surfaces...
