by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 21, 2013 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Take frequent rest stops, exit the car and move around. Stretch your muscles. Set your driver’s seat so your elbows are well below your shoulders. Be sure that you “fit” well in the car that you are going to purchase. Begin your trip and...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 15, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Clean in an erect posture as often as possible. “Test the load” prior to lifting anything to assess how heavy or awkward it is to lift. Don’t have your hands above shoulder level for a prolonged time. If you stand in one place for a prolonged...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 7, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info “Fit the rake to your body, not your body to the rake!” Warm up prior to beginning your day of raking leaves. Stand more erect when you rake. Bending too far can injure your low back. Try to prepare for the upcoming “raking season” by...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 31, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Get permission to exercise from your doctor prior to beginning an exercise routine. Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to modify your routine on a daily basis. Perform Kegel exercises several times per day. Abdominal crunches are not...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 3, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info If you develop low back or lower extremity pain from wearing “heels” seek advice and treatment from a Physical Therapist. A one-inch heel increases the forefoot pressure by at least 20% and a three-inch heel raises it beyond 70 %. If you buy...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Sep 26, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Seek the advice of your Physical Therapist if your child develops pain in her low back due to a heavy backpack. Try to keep the weight of your child’s backpack at a maximum of 15% of their body weight. Your child should use both shoulder...
