by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Apr 18, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Over 3 million elderly people seek treatment at the ER from fall-related injuries every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. Greater than 30% of the elderly population goes barefoot or wears...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Mar 28, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info A golfer can walk more than 10,000 steps and burn 2000 calories by simply “walking” a round of golf and “carry” the clubs. Club speed during a swing of an amateur averages between 70-80 mph and a professional 90-100 mph. Injuries rate can be...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 21, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info 80% or greater of all vaginal deliveries produce pelvic floor muscle dysfunction that can last 6 months or more. The pelvic floor musculature must be a primary concern in the initial phase of post-partum rehabilitation. Cesarean surgeries...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 14, 2019 | Conditioning, Health Conditions |
Tid Bits of Info Current guidelines support continued exercise throughout pregnancy. Low back and pelvic pain are some of the most common complaints of pregnant women. Resting heart rate can increase 15-20 beats per minute as pregnancy progresses. Athletes...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Feb 7, 2019 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate can be calculated with the simple formula: 220 – your age = MHR. To gain muscle mass and power, workout with heavier resistance and low repetitions. To target fat burn during cardiovascular exercise: keep your heart rate...
by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute | Dec 27, 2018 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate is approximately 220 – your age. It will take roughly 6 weeks to develop biochemistry changes in the muscles that are indicative of “true” strength gains. Losing weight is usually the # 1 resolution. Increased muscle mass...