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JONATHAN ZAID, PT, DPT
CUPPING THERAPY: NOT JUST FOR OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Myofascial decompression (MFD), also known as “cupping,” is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. Notably, professional athletes including Michael Phelps and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team have used cupping as part of their maintenance and recovery programs.
The Pop Heard Round the World (Cup): Women & ACL Injuries
Alex Morgan. Megan Rapinoe. Ashlyn Harris. Ali Krieger. What do these women have in common? For one, they are all current members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team participating in the 2019 World Cup. But for another, they are all current USWNT who have suffered an ACL injury during the course of their soccer career.
10 Tips for Exercising in the Summer Heat
Please enjoy this blog from our guest author, personal trainers from The Connection in Summit, NJ. The weather is heating up, but don’t let that stop you from squeezing a workout into your day. Here are 10 tips from The Connection’s personal trainers to help you get...
Aerobic Exercise – Benefits for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle & Reducing Risk of Injury
Aerobic exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bone diseases, cognitive decline, and cancer. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive benefits of increased fitness levels...
DPT — It’s Easy as 1, 2, 3! What the Letters After Your PT’s Name Mean
When looking for a physical therapist, you might have noticed different letters after the therapist’s name and wondered what they mean. This “alphabet soup” represents degrees, credentials, and certifications that the therapist has achieved. Physical therapists are...
CrossFit is…Good for You?
Over the past ten years, the world has had a love/hate relationship with CrossFit. While some people swear by it and can only go a few minutes without talking about the sport, others ridicule the cult-like fitness trend and insist that it causes far too many injuries....
What You Need to Know About Knee Instability
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...
Ready, Set, Tri! Advice from Two Triathlete PTs
Team EXCEL is very familiar to seasoned local triathletes. As physical therapists themselves, the founders of the company wanted to organize a group of like-minded triathletes while they each were training for their own Ironman races. It’s been 20 years since its...
Water, Please!
Are you hitting your hydration goals? If not, you could be sapping your energy and ruining your ability to lose weight. According to the Mayo Clinic most people are not aware of how much water they are drinking. “Water’s involved in every type of cellular process in...
Spring Back Into Running
Spring is coming, can’t you feel it? People all over the country are getting back into outdoor activities after taking the winter off. Everyone is hitting the ground running, but you need to remember there is always a risk of injury when returning to activity after taking a break.
National Athletic Training Month
We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate National Athletic Training Month! At EXCEL, we recognize Certified Athletic Trainers’ commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active.
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What is Direct Access? [Infographic]
The term “direct access” has been thrown around quite a bit in regards to insurance and healthcare, but a large portion of the general public still do not know what direct access is or the many benefits it holds.
In the Penalty Box with a Physical Therapist
Hockey players are at risk for injuries caused by high-speed collisions with other players, rink boards, goal posts, hockey sticks, flying pucks, and falls onto the ice. These injuries are common amongst players of all ages and skill levels, from youth to adult and recreational to professional.