by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Feb 13, 2020 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info PAD or Peripheral Artery Disease. 1 out of every 20 people over 50 years of age suffers from PAD. PAD is a form of atherosclerosis where plaque forms on the inside of the artery. Reduced blood flow from PAD can cause muscle cramps in the...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 5, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Pes Anserine or “goose foot” is a group of 3 tendons that insert in the proximal medial tibia. Abnormal biomechanics, primarily excessive valgus in the knee, can make someone more susceptible to developing PA symptoms. Two of the tendons of...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Oct 24, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Long distance runners have routinely been found to have low blood pressure. A runner can strike the ground with a force that measures up to 7x their body weight. Most runners take between 1-2000 strides per mile. Running “burns” approximately...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Oct 17, 2019 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Studies have shown a Masters runner Achilles tendon to be 20% less stiff than someone under the age of 35. Masters running is a male or female over the age of 40. Masters runners who are competitive should not run more than 70 miles per week....
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Oct 10, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Jumper’s knee is a condition that results in tendinopathy in the knee due to a repetitive overload of stress from jumping. 25% of all athletes that suffer from jumper’s knee have quadriceps tendon involvement that is the primary cause....
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 22, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The IFP is known as Hoffa’s fat pad and first discovered and named in 1904. Impingement of the IFP is more common in women. Adequate hip strength is critical to ensure proper patellofemoral joint mechanics. The IFP is lies below the...
