by EXCEL Staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Education, Injury Prevention, Soccer
The 2023 Women’s World Cup is saturated with some of the most talented female football (soccer) players we’ve ever seen. But this edition will be without five of the world’s top 16 ranked players as those athletes are still recovering from ACL injury...
by Joseph Martinez, PT, DPT, CHT | Jun 5, 2023 | Education
Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by a certified physical or occupational therapist for patients suffering from injuries or conditions related to the hands and upper extremities. In honor of National Hand Therapy Week from June 5-11, EXCEL Director...
by Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT | Jan 12, 2023 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
It’s a new year! And you’ve promised yourself you’d start a new exercise routine. In addition to your annual New Year’s resolution, the past two years of a pandemic have affected us all in one way, shape or form. There is no time like the present to start or get back...
by EXCEL Staff | Feb 14, 2022 | Education, Self-Care, Wellness
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....
by Allison Tabrys, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
It’s 2022! And with the New Year often come resolutions for improved fitness and self-care. But let’s be honest, it’s hard to feel motivated when the past two years have been so incredibly draining. The pandemic has been extremely challenging, both personally and...
by EXCEL Staff | Dec 15, 2021 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
While the holiday season usually brings warm, fuzzy feelings, it also brings with it cold, frosty weather. Cold weather on its own can be a deterrent to exercise, but along with a few too many Christmas cookies and hot cocoas, it’s easy to want to hibernate for the...
