by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 18, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tips for Manual Therapy Physical Therapists are the best healthcare professionals at restoring function, and manual therapy can be a major aspect of the treatment protocols. Some manual therapy techniques create pain when they are performed. Not all Physical...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 11, 2013 | Sports injuries |
Tips for Reducing Inflammation Use the RICE principle if you are injured. NSAIDs can be taken for several days. If your symptom’s don’t improve, seek medical help. Muscle contraction and gentle motion can help reduce swelling of an injured body part. Fully...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 27, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Sports injuries |
Introducing the Biomechanics of Throwing a Ball Anyone can throw a ball “over-hand,” but not everyone can do it well. While throwing a ball appears simple, it is actually a complex set of movements. Accurate pitching with force or speed requires the entire body and...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 20, 2013 | Sports injuries |
Limit Golf Injuries By Stretching and Strengthening Golf appeals to a wide range of people from weekend enthusiasts and retired players to business people and competitors. It allows for relaxed conversation, but it can also provide competitive intensity whether played...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 14, 2013 | Sports injuries |
Tips for a Sports Conditioning Program Seek advice from a Physical Therapist before starting a new sports activity to get a proper conditioning program. Performing the wrong exercises or doing an exercise incorrectly can cause an injury. When beginning a...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 11, 2013 | Sports injuries |
Tips for Safe Return to Sports. No pain or swelling Full range of motion Minimal weakness Tolerate sport-specific drills Tolerate practice or noncompetitive play Returning to play after injury Kirk Gibson Los Angeles Dodgers, World Series 1988 Michael Jordan...
