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 Debbie Dieter-Barker, PT, DPT | May 18, 2023 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Sports
The Thrower’s Ten exercise program is designed to work out the major muscles necessary for throwing. The movements in the program are assigned to improve the strength, power and endurance of the entire shoulder complex and other connected arm and core musculature. The...
by EXCEL Staff | Aug 29, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Posture, Wellness
Back to school season is upon us! Returning to the classroom and the social aspects of school can be exciting and fun for many kids and teens. However, just like getting used to waking up early, there is an adjustment period for the musculoskeletal system as well....
by Brian Hawthorne, PT, DPT | Aug 17, 2022 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Running
Great cross country running is about endurance and speed. You may already be training with an effective mix of intervals, long distance, tempo, and fartlek workouts. But what about strength training? Did you know strength training can improve performance in long...
by Kevin Picardo, PT, DPT | Dec 16, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Outside the Clinic, Posture
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...
by Debbie Dieter-Barker, PT, DPT | May 7, 2019 | Education, Injury Prevention
Did you know that most ACL tears actually happen over time? Imagine gradually cutting a thick rope with a knife. Each fiber of the rope splits and retracts, making the rope weaker with each missing fiber—this is actually what some ACL ligaments of the knee go through...
