by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 8, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tips to Prevent Neck Pain Standing posture should align the ears, shoulders, hips, side of the knee, and ankle bone when looked at from the side. When sitting at a desk, the low back should be supported, and the natural curve maintained. This will force the...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 24, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Maximized Stretching To gain flexibility you need to stretch daily. Don’t be too aggressive when you perform the dynamic stretching. Fast and quick movements can cause damage to the soft tissue. Static stretch for 30 seconds or more during the post...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 17, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Treating and Preventing Low Back Pain Low back pain strikes without prejudice. From afternoon athletes to computer nerds, low back pain symptoms afflict people from all walks of life. In fact, up to 80% of people have suffered from this condition. Every day, in every...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 4, 2013 | Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Helping Relieve Osteoarthritis. Physical Therapists can help to reduce the symptoms of OA and educate you on the proper exercises to perform. Low impact cardiovascular exercise such as cycling, elliptical machines and swimming will help to lubricate...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 22, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Cardiovascular Fitness Perform a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise 4-5 times per week. A simple formula for max heart rate is 220 – your age. The goal should be to attempt to exercise at a rate of 60 -70% of your max heart rate. Walk...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 18, 2012 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tips for Proper Lifting. Keep the object as close to your mid-section as possible during the lift. Pick up small objects from the floor with one hand. Use the other hand to hold onto a piece of furniture, supporting your low back as you bend over to grab the...
