ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute

11/04/2025

The Influence of Running Cadence on Biomechanics and Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review.

Running is a widely practiced physical activity with well-established health benefits. However, it is frequently associated with overuse musculoskeletal injuries. Among the modifiable biomechanical variables, increasing cadence, defined as the number of steps per minute, has emerged as a promising t...

10/28/2025

Four tips for a healthy heart from a biokineticist.

The human heart is an extraordinary organ. About the size of a fist, it works hard to pump over 7,500 liters of blood daily, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body while simultaneously removing waste, regulating core body temperature and supporting the health of organs and tissues...

10/21/2025

Water fitness: Physical therapist explains why aqua exercise works wonders.

Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including weight management, improved cardiovascular health and sleep quality. But for many people, common forms of exercise, such as walking, running and weight training, are a struggle due to pain, weakness, mobility issues or fear of falling.

10/14/2025

How to Get Rid of Sore Muscles: 10 Relief Tips.

Several self-care methods and other remedies can help you get rid of sore muscles after a workout. Here are our top tips to find relief (and how long recovery may take).

09/30/2025

Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain in an Elderly Patient With Multilevel Modic Changes: A Case Report.

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common disabling condition, especially in older patients with degenerative lumbar pathology. This case report involves an 84-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus (DM) and long-standing low back pain, mainly in the left lower lumbar area, unresponsive to....

09/23/2025

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.

Flexibility and mobility are distinct but may offer similar benefits when training. Learn what they are, how to test them, and how to improve them.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/26/2025

What is an intercostal muscle strain?

Learn all about intercostal muscle strain, when the muscles between the ribs are damaged. Learn more about the signs, causes, and treatment options here.

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.