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...
by EXCEL Staff | Oct 28, 2020 | Outside the Clinic
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...
by EXCEL Staff | Mar 12, 2019 | Outside the Clinic, Sports
To many people, March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, college basketball, and the coming of Spring weather, but we’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate National Athletic Training Month! At EXCEL, we recognize Certified Athletic Trainers’ commitment to...
by EXCEL Staff | Sep 25, 2018 | Community Involvement, Outside the Clinic
Since its inception in 1995, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s running program, Fred’s Team, has raised over $78 million towards vital cancer research. Fred’s Team is named in honor of Fred Lebow, Co-Founder of the New York City Marathon, who lost his...
by EXCEL Staff | Sep 12, 2018 | Community Involvement, Outside the Clinic
When Matthew Larson was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called choroid plexus carcinoma at the age of 2, he and his family faced a long road of daunting treatments and an unknown future. Matt would spend several months in the hospital as he endured a variety of...
