by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 10, 2020 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 85% of the population will suffer an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Facet joint irritation can occur due to movement or repetitive positioning of the joint into an extended posture. Facet joint irritation can lead to...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 9, 2020 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Bad posture places abnormal stresses on your body and can cause neck and back pain. Bad posture can lead to an increased amount of fatigue and reduce the amount of oxygen in your blood due to a decrease in breathing efficiency. Poor head/neck...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 25, 2019 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Due to the high demands of professional dancing, most dancers retire in their 30s or younger. Dance forms can be theatrical or social. Both can be physically demanding on the human body. Nearly all dance teachers are forced into that position...
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 | Apr 25, 2019 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Greater than 75% of all spondylolysis cases occur at the L5-S1 level. Young athletes are approximately 45% more prone to experiencing spondylolysis compared to non-athlete adolescent. Rest time following a positive diagnosis is usually a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 17, 2019 | Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info 1 cubic foot of snow fits on a snow shovel and can weigh as much as 45 pounds. Pushing the snow is better than trying to lift and toss it. Shoveling snow causes more low back injuries than any other body part. Heart attacks (cardiac-related...
