by ACE Physical Therapy | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Dec 22, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Cardiovascular Fitness Perform a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 4-5 times per week. A simple formula for max heart rate is 220 – your age. The goal should be to attempt to exercise at a rate of 60 -70% of your max heart rate. Walk...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Dec 18, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Proper Lifting. Keep the object as close to your mid-section as possible during the lift. Pick up small objects from the floor with one hand. Use the other hand to hold onto a piece of furniture, supporting your low back as you bend over to grab the...
