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Ways to Stay Active During the Winter
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 9 Preview
Last Thursday, New Yorks Jets wide receiver and offensive rockstar, Corey Davis, was ruled out with a hip flexor strain in Week 8. We’re diving into the details this injury and giving a preview of what may be to come for this evening’s Thursday Night Football game...
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...
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...
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.
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