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ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute 19th annual Potomac River Run Marathons – Washington, DC 2022
ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute looks forward to welcoming you to our 19th annual Potomac River Run Marathon & Half EVENTS: Sunday, May 1, 2022 8:00 AM – FULL MARATHON START 9:00 AM – HALF MARATHON START Flat – scenic – beautiful...
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The Standing Workstation
As a society, we have a significant challenge in balancing our health with our work’s demands. Sitting for extended periods can lead to numerous health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, neck and back pain. Although research is still in...
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CONCUSSION RISKS FOR WOMEN VS MEN
Tid Bits of Info Female athletes are 2x more susceptible to suffering a concussion compared to males. Female athletes have smaller neck muscles that generate less force to stabilize their heads. Female athletes concussion risks when they are fatigued....
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BENEFITS OF INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Tid Bits of Info Strength training consistently can reduce the occurrence of injuries by 1/3 and over-use injuries by 50%. Injuries that require a hospital stay or surgery can be costly, estimates of $8-10,000 dollars on average. It is estimated that 85-90%...
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NORDIC POLE WALKING
Tid Bits of Info Nordic Pole Walking reportedly uses 80% of all of the musculature in the body. Nordic Pole Walking is a whole-body exercise routine. Nordic Pole Walking can “offload” the lower extremity joints. Nordic Pole Walking can “burn” 20-40% more...
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ACTIVE EXTENSION: ONE CAUSE OF LOW BACK PAIN IN ATHLETES
Tid Bits of Info 85% of the population will suffer an episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Facet joint irritation can occur due to movement or repetitive positioning of the joint into an extended posture. Facet joint irritation can lead to...
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RUNNING INJURY PREVENTION: THE BEST MEDICINE
Tid Bits of Info 85% of all recreational runners will suffer a running-related injury during their running career. During a run, the amount of force that occurs when the foot hits the ground can be as much as 7x the runner’s body weight. Strength training...
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WHAT FACE MASKS ARE BEST?
Tid Bits of Info Droplets travel an average of 3-4 feet during a normal conversation with no face covering. N95 masks nearly eliminate all droplets and air to travel more than the distance to the mask. Surgical faces masks and double-layer cotton masks are...
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ASSESSING ACL INJURY REHABILITATION IN HIGH LEVEL COMPETITION
Tid Bits of Info Nearly 200,000 ACL ruptures/tears occur every year in the U.S. Studies indicate that 10-30% of all ACL patients will suffer a re-injury. Most re-ruptures occur with a non-contact incident. The average time to return to high-level activity is...
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INFLAMMATION MIGHT HELP MUSCLES HEAL AFTER AN INJURY
Tid Bits of Info If injured try the RICE method of treatment: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Muscle cells or myofibers do not reproduce. Thousands of myofibers make up a fascicle and thousands of fascicles make up what is known as a muscle. Healing...
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