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Inside and outside the clinic, we strive to EXCEL at everything we do.
Ready, Set, Tri! Advice from Two Triathlete PTs
Team EXCEL is very familiar to the local triathlon scene. As triathletes themselves, the founders of the company wanted to organize a group of like-minded triathletes while they each were training for their own Ironman races. It’s been 20 years since its inception,...
Guest Blog: The Pilates-PT Connection
EXCEL Englewood Cliffs Clinic Director, Antonio Sapienza, PT, DPT, and Kaleigh Campen from Club Pilates, teamed up to provide some great information the practice of Pilates and how Pilates and PT can work together.
EXCEL Injury Report: March Madness Basketball Injuries
March Madness is back! While the best 68 collegiate basketball teams around the country ready themselves for a run at a National Championship, some players have inevitably been lost to injury throughout the course of an arduous season. In anticipation for tomorrow’s...
Don’t Get Heartbroken: 5 Tips for Heart Health
This February, take some time to focus on your heart—and no, we’re not talking about today's Valentine's Day festivities. February is American Heart Month, which aims to raise awareness about heart health and urge those around you to prevent heart disease. Heart...
Winter Olympics Injury Blog: Snowboarding
The Winter Olympics are a time to watch the world best cold weather athletes compete and perform at the highest level, and there are few performances more entertaining than in the sport of snowboarding. Between the half pipe, big air and snowboard cross races, the...
BURNOUT: What It Is and Tips to Help
Work burnout is a real issue and can steal your motivation! We hope these tips help you get back on track and stay consistent in 2022. If there is something still holding you back, whether it’s a musculoskeletal issue or if you don’t know where to start, we’re here to help.
Ways to Stay Active During the Winter
Fall is a time of year where outside chores can be an enjoyable feat or a necessary evil, depending on your outlook. Raking or blowing leaves, bagging, and last minute work before the thermometer dips…all fun tasks that can make you prone to injury if you aren’t careful.
World Osteoporosis Day: How Can PT Help?
October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day, a part of Bone and Joint Action Week. It is a day to put a spot light on one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases, and educate on the risks, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Some people may be unsure of what...
Tips for Your Fall Chore List
Fall is a time of year where outside chores can be an enjoyable feat or a necessary evil, depending on your outlook. Raking or blowing leaves, bagging, and last minute work before the thermometer dips…all fun tasks that can make you prone to injury if you aren’t careful.
Breaking Down the SFMA: A Global Approach to a Local Problem
Pain. It can be a difficult thing to live with. It can depress, discourage, and even create fear. Even more complicated, the area experiencing the pain may not be the area causing the pain. This happens more often than you might think. To better understand why the...
Maximizing the Baseball Off-Season: Laying the Foundation for the Upcoming Season
For most baseball players, the winter months can be a drag as the snow and cold weather force you to stay indoors. Sure you can do some cage and tee work and go to the weight room, but there’s something authentic about being on the grass and dirt and hitting/throwing...
Winning at Winter: Helpful Tips to Prevent Injury During the Colder Months
Winter’s coldest months bring us fun, snow, and endless seasonal activities—but with the unpredictable weather and the bitter cold come unexpected injuries. Being informed and prepared is half the battle. Slick, ice-covered sidewalks, driveways, and stairs increase...
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You can start physical therapy without a prescription or referral from a doctor, through a program called "Direct Access." Even better, it's usually covered by insurance. Give us a call, we're happy to check your coverage for you.