by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Aug 1, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 1 lb of excess weight exerts approximately 4 lbs of extra pressure on the knee joint. A person who is 50 lbs over-weight exert approximately 200 lbs of extra pressure on their knee joint. Running adds more pressure to the knee joint but...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 20, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info >100,000 ACL reconstruction surgeries are performed yearly in the US. Up to 30% of these patients continue to experience laxity in their surgically corrected knee. The ACL will not heal on its own following a rupture. The “pivot shift”...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 30, 2019 | Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Three hamstrings originate from the ischial tuberosity and are compressed when the hip is flexed. Common symptoms of this condition are an ache and tightness just below the buttocks. When the upper hamstring is inflamed the nerves can be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 23, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Handlebars of recreation bikes are wider for more control. Rental bikes are designed for the rider to be almost upright. Seat height of a rental bike should allow you to pedal comfortably without excess hip motion. The low back is the second...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 9, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Nearly 20% of all running injuries can be placed in the category of anterior knee pain. The soleus constitutes greater than 50% of the muscle mass in the calf. Isolating the soleus for stretching and strengthening requires the knee to be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 28, 2019 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Approximately 90% of the gluteus maximus inserts into the ITB. The most important function of the ITB is stabilization of the hip and knee. Foam rolling and stretching cannot “lengthen” the ITB. Instead, the musculature around and under it is...
