by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 20, 2018 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Tendons attach muscles to bone and help to control the movement. Tendons are made up of collagen which has a consistency like leather. Tendons handle tremendous loads but can be damaged with repetitive stress. Tendons can take up to one year...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 22, 2018 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The American Heart Association recommends that people attempt to walk 10,000 steps per day. AHA also recommends moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for 30+ minutes at least 4 times a week. By exercising at the same time each day, it becomes...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 4, 2018 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The average width of a “high heel” is 2.5 inches wide and the average woman’s forefoot width is 3 inches. Properly fitted shoes with no heel have been shown to reduce knee pain if someone suffers from osteoarthritis. “High heels” force the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 27, 2018 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 70 – 80% of ACL injuries are “non-contact” injuries. ACL prevention programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of ACL tears by as much as 50%. A complete ACL tear will not heal without surgery. Women 3.5x more at risk to sustain a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 20, 2018 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The Spanish squat was designed to treat patella tendinopathy but can be used for all lower extremity rehabilitation. The Spanish squat increases the tension within the lower extremities but does not increase the compressive force in the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 8, 2018 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info VMO stands for vastus medialis oblique. The VMO is most active in the final 30 degrees of knee extension. Prophylactic bracing does reduce the frequency of injuries to the joint that is being protected in most instances. The patella is used...
