by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jul 2, 2020 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The adductor magnus is the second largest muscle in the body. The adductor magnus is the primary muscle that initiates hip extension from a squat position. Excess valgus (knock knee) movement can occur if the adductor magnus contracts and is...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 25, 2020 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info ACL injury prevention programs have been shown to reduce the incidence of ACL tears by as much as 50%. 70 – 80% of ACL injuries are “non-contact” injuries. 1- 20 collegiate female athletes suffer an ACL injury. Severe hamstring exercises can...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jun 18, 2020 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Every year there are greater than 150,000 ACL injuries and many are thought to occur due to excessive frontal plane motion of the knee. Most knee injuries occur when there is excessive frontal plane motion or too much rotational motion. The...
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”...
