ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute

04/08/2025

Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows.

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years of cognitive aging. That was a key finding for my colleagues and me in our new study, which was published in the journal Annals o...

04/01/2025

Physical therapy is ‘the best-kept secret in health care’.

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive medicine.

03/25/2025

Foot strike pattern, shoe type may be associated with injuries in endurance runners.

Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns. “Being aware of your own foot strike pattern an...

03/18/2025

Healthy lifestyle changes shown to help low back pain.

A study has found that integrating lifestyle support into chronic back pain treatment helps reduce disability and improves quality of life.

03/11/2025

How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them.

Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

03/04/2025

6 Ways to Treat Back Pain at Home.

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02/25/2025

Inside-out repair technique may help surgeons preserve meniscus function.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Michael J. Stuart, MD, emeritus professor and orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Rochester, discussed the importance of meniscus preservation.“One of my favorite techniques is called the inside-out repair, where we are able to r...

01/27/2025

How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

01/20/2025

The point of knee shots - Harvard Health.

A growing number of older adults suffer from painful knee osteoarthritis that can reduce mobility. If lifestyle changes and pain relievers don't offer relief, people may benefit from injections of ...

01/13/2025

Physical Therapy Guide to Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in which a person experiences widespread chronic pain and fatigue. Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help improve function and quality of life, including physical therapy.

01/06/2025

What to Know About Shoulder Sprains and Strains.

Shoulder sprains and strains are both injuries to the shoulder. Learn the differences between the two, symptoms to watch out for, and how to treat them.

01/06/2025

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12/30/2024

Choosing the right rehab for yourself or a loved one.

You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills.

12/23/2024

Research shows therapeutic virtual yoga program can be effective for chronic low back pain.

Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

12/16/2024

No, Seriously, One or Two Workouts a Week Is All You Need.

An emerging body of research shows that exercising just one or two days a week can be enough to help you live a longer, healthier life.

12/09/2024

Proven Ways to Prevent and Relieve Muscle Soreness.

Learn what causes muscle soreness, how to get rid of it – and how to minimize the pain after your workout.

12/02/2024

Physical activity boosting resources support classroom performance.

This back to school season, the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are offering students exciting ways to move more with NFL PLAY 60. Physical activity is vital for youth health and well-being, especially as students return to s...

11/25/2024

Researchers discover that sustained neck exertions change the spine and muscles, causing pain.

Using high-precision X-ray imaging to track spine movements during neck exertion tasks, researchers discovered that sustained neck exertions cause muscle fatigue that then exaggerate the cervical spine curvature. This leads to neck pain.