by Brianne O'Connor, PT, DPT | Jun 24, 2019 | Education, Injury Prevention, Soccer
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...
by Debbie Dieter-Barker, PT, DPT | May 7, 2019 | Education, Injury Prevention
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...
by Christina Gioeli, PT, DPT | Feb 21, 2019 | Hockey, Injury Prevention, Sports
In a high-impact sport like hockey, players risk injury at any given moment. Injuries occur very quickly and can range from mild to serious. Most hockey injuries occur at the shoulder joint, including clavicle fractures, labral tears, acromioclavicular joint...
by Allison Tabrys, PT, DPT, CSCS | Nov 28, 2018 | Community Involvement, Injury Prevention
While physical fitness and nutrition are important for everyone, they are especially important for those who protect and serve. The demands placed on an officer’s body are unique. Often, he or she could be spending long periods of time sitting or standing, with little...
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 | Nov 15, 2017 | Football, Injury Prevention, Sports
Injuries are a common occurrence in American football, and half way through the current NCAA and NFL football seasons I am sure you have witnessed many injuries. With the growth in TV coverage, social media, and the amount of people participating in fantasy football...
