by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 13, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. After shoulder surgery, put a pillow behind the involved shoulder blade when you try to sleep. Putting cinder blocks under the footboard of your bed can aide in elevating your...
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 | Apr 23, 2015 | Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Estimates indicate that nearly 500,000 people are considered “runners” in the US. Elite runners have a step rate (cadence) of approximately 180 and the average runner is approximately 150 – 160. Mid and forefoot striking might decrease lower...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 9, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 650,000+ knee replacements are performed yearly. Average age of a knee replacement is 45-60 years. Most knee replacements are good for 15-20 years. Neuromuscular activity and strength are reduced in the involved lower extremity. Physical...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 26, 2015 | Health Conditions, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Arthrofibrosis: Arthro: joint, fibr: fiberous, osis:abnormality/inflammation. The likelihood of the onset of Arthrofibrosis increases with prolonged immobility of a joint. Gradual pressure/force can create the phenomenon of “creep” or...
