by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 26, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Over 50% of world-class swimmers suffer from shoulder pain. An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking. The fastest and most efficient swim stroke is the crawl/ freestyle....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 19, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Many people are treated for tennis elbow but never play tennis. “Get in shape to play the game, don’t play the game to get in shape!” Perform strengthening exercises 3x / week and attempt to do 30 repetitions of each exercise. (i.e. 3×10 or...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 12, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info It takes a minimum of 6 weeks to condition the musculoskeletal system. The first 4 weeks of a rehabilitation program stimulate the neuromuscular response in a muscle but do not build strength. Perform 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions of each...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Jan 8, 2015 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info The cardiovascular system can be “conditioned” within 3-4 weeks for most people. The musculoskeletal system can take 6-8 weeks or longer to be conditioned. Try to perform cardiovascular exercise 3-4x /week for a minimum of 30 minutes....
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 30, 2014 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Losing weight is usually the #1 New Year’s resolution. Less than 50% of all people make New Year’s resolutions. Reducing the size of the plate or bowl has been linked to weight loss. Increase your intake of antioxidants to help prevent...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Sep 25, 2014 | Conditioning, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info PFD is successfully treated 75% of the time. Treatment for these symptoms is private, one-on-one and individualized for each patient. PFD can affect anyone of any age, gender or race. Many times the causes of PFD are unknown. Certain Physical...