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LIZFRANC INJURIES

Diagnosing and Treating Lizfranc Injuries ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tips for Lizfranc Injuries. Lizfranc joint is named after Jacques Lizfranc, a field surgeon in Napoleon’s...

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FALL PREVENTION

Fall Prevention Guidelines by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tips for Fall Prevention. 1 out of 3 people 65 years old and older will fall. Hip fractures from falling: 25% recover...

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ACHILLES TENDON LENGTHENING

Achilles Tendon Lengthening by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tips for Achilles Tendon Lengthening. Calf stretching should be performed with a straight and bent knee. Prolonged...

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PREVENTING RUNNING INJURIES

Guidelines to Reduce Running Injuries by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tips for Preventing Running Injuries. Over the counter or custom orthotics can help to prevent excessive...

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RAYNAUD’S DISEASE/PHENOMENON

Raynaud’s Disease or Phenomenon by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tips for Raynaud’s. Raynaud’s occurs secondary to spasm of blood vessels but there is usually no known cause. No...

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HOW TO TREAT COMMON WALKING INJURIES

Preventing and Treating Common Walking Injuries by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Greater than 200,000 walkers are reported to be treated for injuries every year....

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BENEFITS OF WALKING ON SAND

BENEFITS OF WALKING ON SAND by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Walking for long distances in the sand should be performed in good supportive shoes. Walking on dry...

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FLIP FLOPS AND INJURIES

Flip Flops and Injuries by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Flip flops should be fitted to your foot. Proper size will provide some protection for the foot. Leather...

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Benefits of Underwater Walking

Benefits of Underwater Walking by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Walking underwater can eliminate 50% or more of you body weight. Walking backwards underwater...

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WEIGHT BEARING STATUS AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Weight Bearing Status and Physical Therapy by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. The Physical Therapist can assist in determining a percentage of body weight by...

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PROPER SLEEP POSITIONS

Proper Sleep Positions by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Adults should attempt to get 7-9 hours of “good” sleep per night. Severe snoring that wakes you up might...

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HIGH TOP VS LOW TOP SNEAKERS AND ANKLE SPRAINS

High Top vs Low Top Sneakers and Ankle Sprains by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. The use of prophylactic braces is controversial because they might cause more...

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INCLINE WALKING AND OSTEOARTHRITIS

Incline Walking and Osteoarthritis by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Incline walking with a grade of 5% or greater helps to reduce the forces in the knee. Incline...

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SIDE STEPPING TO TREAT LOW BACK AND LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES

Side Stepping to Treat Low Back and Lower Extremity Injuries by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. The feet should point directly forward during the exercise routine....

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PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT FOR EDEMA OR EFFUSION

Physical Therapy Treatment for Edema or Effusion by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Effusion in a joint with the presence of blood is a Hemarthrosis. NSAIDs or...

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CLEATED SHOES AND FOOT PAIN

Cleated Shoes and Foot Pain by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. NFL defensive linesmen have an average BMI of >31 kg/m2 (obesity according to the WHO) with the...

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JONES FRACTURE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Jones Fracture And Physical Therapy by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. The base of the 5th metatarsal receives a reduced amount of blood flow which predisposes it...

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TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS IN MEN WITH EXERCISE

Treating Osteoporosis in Men with Exercise by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Over 200 million people worldwide have suffered from osteoporosis. Bone mineral...

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SO YOU WANT TO GET STRONGER

So You Want To Get Stronger by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of a muscle cell. Hyperplasia is a splitting of a muscle cell...

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LACING YOUR SHOES TO CREATE A BETTER FIT

Lacing Your Shoes To Create A Better Fit by ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute Tid Bits of Info. Shoe strings or laces that are made of natural fiber tend to stay tied more effectively...

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