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Recording: Arthritis Awareness Month – Knee and Hip Joint Replacement
According to the CDC, arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States. It affects about one in four adults overall. That’s over 54 million men and women. Arthritis affects working-age adults, older adults, and even children. To recognize...
Webinar: Pain in the Neck! Degenerative Disorders of the Cervical Spine
Neck pain is a common complaint amongst patients that can develop from a spectrum of causes ranging from poor posture to traumatic injuries or illness. In some instances neck pain can be further associated with radiating pain down one or both arms. The pandemic and...
Webinar: Let’s Talk Running Injuries – Tips from the Experts
As the weather starts warming up, we're getting you ready to run! On April 1st, we welcomed Rothman Orthopedic Surgeon and 2020 US Olympic Team Trials Marathon runner, Dr. Meghan Bishop, to discuss common running injuries and treatment options. Then, Excel Physical...
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...
Webinar: Shoulder Struggles – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Shoulder Arthritis
On January 27, we kicked off the New Year with Dr. David Porter from Cahill Orthopedics in Hackensack. Dr. Porter has taken part in a number of research efforts that include a variety of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on shoulder, knee, and elbow...
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...
EXCEL PT Spotlight: Debbie Dieter-Barker | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is known amongst the physical therapy community as National PT Month, but it is also more commonly recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of those who have battled breast cancer, we’re taking the time to celebrate our own survivor, Debbie Dieter-Barker, PT, DPT.
Webinar: The ME in Medicine: Helping You End Your Back Pain
On October 23rd, we were joined by North Jersey Brain and Spine neurosurgeon, Dr. Patrick Roth. Dr. Roth has authored “The End of Back Pain” and “The ME in Medicine,” giving healthcare providers and patients alike, the tools to participate in their own healthcare...
Webinar: Hip Tips – The Causes, Prevention and Treatment of Hip Pain
On October 8, 2020, we were joined by Rothman Orthopaedic Institute's hip and knee specialist, Dr. Ari Seidenstein and EXCEL Hackensack Advanced Hip Clinician, Chris Mueller, PT, DPT to give you some hip tips about hip pain! We discussed many diagnoses of hip pain;...
Webinar: Reduce the Risk! ACL Injuries
On Thursday, October 1st, EXCEL Morristown Director, Brianne O’Connor, PT, DPT teamed up with Matt Lucarello, owner and director of the Parisi Speed School Morristown, to review the tips for athletes to address the risk factors associated with ACL injuries. Even...
Webinar: Same Day Joint Replacement in a Post-COVID World
On Wednesday, September 2nd, EXCEL Jersey City Clinic Director, Amanda Cavallo, PT, DPT, was joined by Riverside Orthopedic Institute’s Medical Director, Dr. Luis Grau, to review the ins and outs of same day joint replacement surgery. In 2017, a study predicted that...