by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 4, 2018 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info More than 3 million concussions are diagnosed every year in athletes. Concussions are damage to brain tissue and complete healing takes a very long time. Football and hockey have the highest incidence of concussion. OA has a higher incidence...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 21, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Low back pain is the number one reason that causes people to miss work. Approximately 50 billion dollars is spent on back pain in the U.S. every year. Men and women are equally effected by low back pain. Most low back pain will resolve on its...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 14, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Whip lash occurs when the head “snaps” forward and backward quickly which leads to injuries to the soft tissue that holds the spine together. Natural aging leads to less flexibility and pliability of soft tissue and the discs lose fluid...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 7, 2017 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Tendinopathy refers to disease of a tendon. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Over-use, excessive force, repetitive movements and compression are some of the most common causes of tendon damage. Rest alone does not heal tendinopathy. Rest...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 9, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info The “six pack” muscles are really one muscle the Rectus Abdominus and it is very superficial. Functional core strength involves every muscle that attaches to the pelvis. Performing “sit ups” can actually cause low back pain if they are...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 28, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info 85-90% of the population will suffer from low back pain at some time in their life. Recurring low back pain will effect > 30% of the population that suffer from low back pain within 12 months after the initial episode. Low back pain is the...
