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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...
Excel Injury Report: NFL Week 5
After a fairly quiet Week 4, last week was quite eventful for New York sports fans as three of the Big Blue’s starters were ruled out during the game. While it looks like QB, Daniel Jones is on track to start in Sunday’s matchup against the LA Rams, two other key...
Excel Injury Report: NFL Week 3
It seems like New York sports fans can’t seem to cut a break. The Giants lose another team captain, linebacker Blake Martinez, for the season, and Jets receiver, Elijah Moore, looks like he may miss Sunday’s upcoming game against Tennessee. We’re here to breakdown the...
Excel Injury Report: NFL Week 2
Photo by AP/Alex Brandon from www.giants.comWeek 2 was an unfortunate one for New York sports fans. In addition to a tough loss to NFC East rival, the Washington Football Team, the NY Giants also struck some hard luck when Nick Gates suffered a gruesome leg injury...
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.
Excel Injury Report: NFL Week 1
Last week kicked off a much-anticipated 2021 NFL season. In anticipation of tonight’s Thursday Night game featuring our home team, NY Giants, we’re recapping the notable injuries from Week 1 and providing some perspective into the players’ recoveries. Ryan...
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...