by Heather Graham, PT, DPT, CSMT, Cert. MDT | Mar 20, 2019 | Exercise, Running
Spring is coming, can’t you feel it? Daylights Savings is behind us and that means people all over the country are getting back into outdoor activities after taking the winter off. Everyone is hitting the ground running after months off, but you need to remember there...
by EXCEL Staff | Feb 4, 2019 | Education, Exercise, Yoga
In the 2017 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) the number of American adults participating in yoga grew from 9.5% in 2012 to 14.3% in 2017. There’s Bikram, Hatha, Iyengar, and yes, even goat yoga. It can be overwhelming trying to decide if yoga is right for you....
by EXCEL Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Baseball, Exercise
Throwing is like any other skill; it has generalizable phases – or sequences, if you will – that make up the finished product. The generalizable sequences of the overhead throw relate to all human beings regardless of activity and time period. It does not...
by Matthew Choman, PT, DPT | Jan 18, 2018 | Education, Exercise, Injury Prevention
There is a reason the word hamstring has been colloquialized as a verb. Any injury to your hamstrings can cause serious pain, and be severely disabling as they are used every single day when you’re walking. Fortunately, Excel physical therapists are experts in...
by EXCEL Staff | May 5, 2017 | Exercise, Running
Charity runs are a great inspiration for many to take up a more active lifestyle. Who can resist the combination of raising money for your favorite cause and doing something good for your own health? And if you’re part of a team of your family, friends, or coworkers,...
by Jeffrey Ziegler, PT, MSPT | Feb 17, 2017 | Exercise, Sports, Swimming
Freestyle is the most common of the 4 major swimming strokes. It will often comprise up to 75% of a competitive swimmer’s workout. Proper form and technique are paramount for improvement, as opposed to endless yardage or time in the water. If a swimmer does not...
