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BENEFITS OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING
Tid Bits of Info The term plyometric exercise was first used in 1964. The use of plyometric exercises uses the stretch-shortening cycle of muscle contraction to develop a more forceful contraction. Plyometric exercises involve all three types of muscle...
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AN OVER-LOOKED CAUSE OF ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN
Tid Bits of Info The IFP is known as Hoffa’s fat pad and first discovered and named in 1904. Impingement of the IFP is more common in women. Adequate hip strength is critical to ensure proper patellofemoral joint mechanics. The IFP is lies below the...
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BENNETT FRACTURE
Tid Bits of Info 80% of all thumb fractures involve the base of the metacarpal bone. Bennett fractures involve the articular surface and can pre-dispose the joint to arthritic changes in the future. Bennett fractures occur when an excessive load is placed on...
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TREAT HEEL PAIN: INJECTION OR CUSTOM ORTHOTIC
Tid Bits of Info The plantar fascia is the largest ligament in the body. Approximately 2 million people suffer from plantar fasciitis every year in the US. 10-20 % of all runners experience the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Tight calf muscles can lead to...
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SHORTENED STRIDE MIGHT SAVE YOUR KNEES
Tid Bits of Info 1 lb of excess weight exerts approximately 4 lbs of extra pressure on the knee joint. A person who is 50 lbs over-weight exert approximately 200 lbs of extra pressure on their knee joint. Running adds more pressure to the knee joint but...
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DANCING AND LOW BACK INJURIES
Tid Bits of Info Due to the high demands of professional dancing, most dancers retire in their 30s or younger. Dance forms can be theatrical or social. Both can be physically demanding on the human body. Nearly all dance teachers are forced into that position...
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IS YEAR ROUND COMPETITION GOOD FOR YOUNG ATHLETES?
Tid Bits of Info There are more than 10 million youth athletes between the ages of 6-17 that play youth basketball in the US alone. One study followed 1200 youth athletes for 3 years and those who specialized in one sport were 125% more likely to experience a...
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ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA welcomes the Marathoners to...
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2020 Boston Marathon Qualifier! September 7, 2019, is the final Saturday to qualify for 2020 Boston Marathon We submit marathon finisher times to Boston Athletic Association in the evening on race day ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations...
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ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Great Falls, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA and the PVTC are pairing up...
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