by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 11, 2020 | Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info For crutches that fit properly, the pad should rest against the ribs approximately 2 finger widths below the axillary fold of skin. One leg must be uninjured and able to support most of the patient’s bodyweight to use crutches. A mantra when...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 4, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info The benefits of exercise can control and in some instances resolve Type II diabetes. Cardiovascular exercise can improve heart performance and extend your life. Exercise reduces stress and decreases the detrimental effects of the “stress”...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 28, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Adolescents need 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Adolescents experience a shift in their circadian rhythm due to hormones and it causes them to fall asleep later and wake up later. Sleep deprivation can cause high anxiety, decreased immunity...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 21, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It is recommended to walk 10,000 steps per day. Walking faster and longer burns more calories. The heavier you are the more calories you burn when you walk. Pushups exercise and strengthen almost every muscle from the waist up to the head....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | May 14, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info 69% of all school-age children have some sort of sleep disorder. There are 4 sleep cycles and the 3rd stage is extremely important for healing and strengthening the immune system. Sleeping in a room temperature of 66 degrees F has been shown...
