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 | Nov 26, 2014 | Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 50% of all tibial plateau fractures occur in people 50 years old or older. Osteoporosis can be a primary cause for a low energy tibial plateau fracture. The tibial plateau has to sustain forces that can be 7x the body weight. The...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 20, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info There is no non-surgical treatment for acute compartment syndrome that is effective. Fascia is non-elastic and does not stretch or expand easily (similar to leather). Compartment syndrome (acute) can permanent damage within hours of its...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 13, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Most running shoes should be replaced every 200-250 miles. Over the counter orthotics often times are sufficient providing the patient performs specific exercises. Walking side-ways with a “rubber band” around your ankles can strengthen the...
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...
