by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 13, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck, Sports injuries |
Tid Bits of Info Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. After shoulder surgery, put a pillow behind the involved shoulder blade when you try to sleep. Putting cinder blocks under the footboard of your bed can aide in elevating your...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Aug 6, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info The Physical Therapist can assist in determining a percentage of body weight by having the patient stand on a scale. TT and TD gait are transitional forms of gait designed to put a percentage of the body weight on the involved limb and...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jul 23, 2015 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Health Conditions, Hip, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater significantly increases the activity of the paraspinal muscles. Walking in waist-deep water can double your oxygen consumption compared to walking...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Apr 23, 2015 | Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Estimates indicate that nearly 500,000 people are considered “runners” in the US. Elite runners have a step rate (cadence) of approximately 180 and the average runner is approximately 150 – 160. Mid and forefoot striking might decrease lower...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Apr 9, 2015 | Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info 650,000+ knee replacements are performed yearly. Average age of a knee replacement is 45-60 years. Most knee replacements are good for 15-20 years. Neuromuscular activity and strength are reduced in the involved lower extremity. Physical...
by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Mar 26, 2015 | Health Conditions, Knee & Leg |
Tid Bits of Info Arthrofibrosis: Arthro: joint, fibr: fiberous, osis:abnormality/inflammation. The likelihood of the onset of Arthrofibrosis increases with prolonged immobility of a joint. Gradual pressure/force can create the phenomenon of “creep” or...
