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EVENT: Rock the River Palisades 5K
EXCEL is proud to be sponsoring the Rock the River Palisades 5K Sunday, May 6, 2018.
A Succinct Description of the 6 Phases of Throwing: Vital Information in the Overhead Athlete’s Pursuit of Physical Preparedness
Throwing is like any other skill; it has generalizable phases – or sequences, if you will – that make up the finished product.
Hamstrung?
There is a reason the word hamstring has been colloquialized as a verb. Any injury to your hamstrings can cause serious pain, and be severely disabling as they are used every single day when you’re walking.
Concussion: What You Need to Know
In sport, one of the most common injuries that a young athlete may endure is a concussion. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1.6 to 3.8 million concussions occur in sports and recreational activities annually.
Pain: More than Just Tissue Damage
Pain has long been defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Everyone has experienced pain at some point, but it is often a difficult concept to define.
Injury Awareness in American Football
Injuries are a common occurrence in American football, and half way through the current NCAA and NFL football seasons I am sure you have witnessed many injuries.
Teachers: Now is the Time to Take Care of YOU!
Those who aren’t teachers often imagine that summer is the time when teachers kick back and relax. But the reality is, you’re often using this free time to catch up on everything you don’t get done during the school year, thanks to the demands of the job.
Prehabilitation for Surgery Recovery
No, that is not a typo. We’re talking about PREhabilitation, a relatively new idea in the medical world. Just like rehab helps you recover after surgery or injury, prehab helps you prepare for surgery with the goal of shortening your recovery time and making it less painful.
Training For Your First 5K
Charity runs are a great inspiration for many to take up a more active lifestyle. Who can resist the combination of raising money for your favorite cause and doing something good for your own health?
Don’t Just Settle for Store Bought Snack Bars — Make Your Own Nutritious Ones!
Snack and energy bars are great. Whether you’ve just finished working out or you’ve simply watching your child at a practice or a game, these bars help replenish vital nutrients.
Importance of Bilateral Breathing When Swimming Freestyle
Freestyle is the most common of the 4 major swimming strokes. It will often comprise up to 75% of a competitive swimmer’s workout. Proper form and technique are paramount for improvement, as opposed to endless yardage or time in the water.
The Importance of a Strong Core for Runners
One of the most important concepts to consider when beginning a running program is the foundational basis of a strong core. One of the biggest pitfalls many runners fall into is simply lacing up their sneakers and just racking up the miles.
No prescription? No problem.
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.