by EXCEL Staff | Feb 14, 2022 | Education, Self-Care, Wellness
This February, take some time to focus on your heart—and no, we’re not talking about today’s Valentine’s Day festivities. February is American Heart Month, which aims to raise awareness about heart health and urge those around you to prevent heart disease....
by Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT | Jan 31, 2022 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
It’s a new year! And you’ve promised yourself you’d start a new exercise routine. In addition to your annual New Year’s resolution, the past two years of a pandemic have affected us all in one way, shape or form. There is no time like the present to start or get back...
by Allison Tabrys, PT, DPT, CSCS | Jan 18, 2022 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
It’s 2022! And with the New Year often come resolutions for improved fitness and self-care. But let’s be honest, it’s hard to feel motivated when the past two years have been so incredibly draining. The pandemic has been extremely challenging, both personally and...
by EXCEL Staff | Dec 15, 2021 | Education, Exercise, Wellness
While the holiday season usually brings warm, fuzzy feelings, it also brings with it cold, frosty weather. Cold weather on its own can be a deterrent to exercise, but along with a few too many Christmas cookies and hot cocoas, it’s easy to want to hibernate for the...
by EXCEL Staff | Oct 20, 2021 | Education, Self-Care, Wellness
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...
by Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT | Jul 15, 2019 | Education, Wellness
Myofascial decompression (MFD), also known as “cupping,” is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. Notably, professional athletes including Michael Phelps and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team have used cupping as part of...