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Back to School Basics: Tips from the PT

by Angela Lazarevska Choleski, PT, DPT | Aug 29, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Posture, Wellness

Back to school season is upon us! Returning to the classroom and the social aspects of school can be exciting and fun for many kids and teens. However, just like getting used to waking up early, there is an adjustment period for the musculoskeletal system as well....

5 Preseason Strengthening Exercises to Improve Your Cross Country Performance

by Brian Hawthorne, PT, DPT | Aug 17, 2022 | Exercise, Injury Prevention, Running

Great cross country running is about endurance and speed. You may already be training with an effective mix of intervals, long distance, tempo, and fartlek workouts. But what about strength training? Did you know strength training can improve performance in long...

Winning at Winter: Helpful Tips to Prevent Injury During the Colder Months

by Kevin Picardo, PT, DPT | Dec 16, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Outside the Clinic, Posture

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...

Webinar: Reduce the Risk! ACL Injuries

by EXCEL Staff | Sep 23, 2020 | Education, EXCEL Webinars, Injury Prevention, Sports

On Thursday, October 1st, EXCEL Morristown Director, Brianne O’Connor, PT, DPT teamed up with Matt Lucarello, owner and director of the Parisi Speed School Morristown, to review the tips for athletes to address the risk factors associated with ACL injuries. Even...

The Pop Heard Round the World (Cup): Women & ACL Injuries

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...

What You Need to Know About Knee Instability

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...
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