by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 27, 2017 | Health Conditions, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Spinal fusion surgery can cost the healthcare system in excess of $100,000. Greater than 80% of the population has low back pain and greater than 80 billion dollars a year are spent on its treatment. Spinal fusion surgery can take several...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 20, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Low back pain occurs in approximately 80% of the population at least once in their lifetime. Low back pain is the number one cause of missed days from work. Americans spend 50+ billion dollars per year on the treatment of low back pain. Low...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 19, 2017 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Low back pain affects > 80% of the population. Greater than 50 billion dollars per year is spent on low back pain. Chronic low back pain affects women more than men ages 50 – 69 years old. The majority chronic low back sufferers rely on...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 16, 2016 | Hip, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Common causes of PCS are sitting too much, improper weight lifting and/or a sedentary lifestyle. PCS is a classic case of muscle imbalances and can be treated with exercise. Gone untreated, PCS can lead to early degenerative changes in the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 3, 2016 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Injuries related to walking and texting have tripled since 2004. Walking speeds can be reduced nearly 30% when someone walks and texts. Many injuries might be avoided by the cautious / protective actions taken when walking and texting and it...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Nov 5, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Effusion in a joint with the presence of blood is a Hemarthrosis. NSAIDs or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs can help to reduce swelling. Swelling is often the “root” cause of the pain of an injury. There are proteins that are part of...
