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Proper Ergonomics at Work & Home
With more people working from home, kitchens, dining rooms, couches – and even sitting on the floor – have turned into at-home offices. However, these settings were not designed for working on a laptop for 8-10 hours each day. As
Patient Success Story – Washington Square
“I have been a patient at Excel since 2018, in and out with various injuries that were always resolved under the great care of Brad Richie, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT. My latest stint began a few weeks before I
Cold Weather Running Tips
In any weather conditions, your focus will be on maintaining proper form and purposeful breathing rhythms. However, there are a few things to considerations when temperatures drop. Here are a few tips to prepare your body, know what to watch
Headaches & Neck Pain
Headaches affect almost 50% of the population and, in many cases, last for a short duration and resolve gradually. However, in more moderate and severe cases, a headache can last for hours or days, reoccur frequently, and can limit work
Patient Success Story – Pottstown
“Because I had fallen a few times, my family doctor recommended I have my balance evaluated and he suggested Excel. Cal, my therapist, worked with me on balance and also on issues I have with my feet. I had surgery
Rotator Cuff Tears and Repairs
What is the Rotator Cuff? The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that offers a remarkable amount of motion unparalleled anywhere else in the body. Because of this high degree of mobility, this joint requires a lot of stability
Excel Physical Therapy Partners with Ivy Rehab Network
Since its opening in 1990, Excel Physical Therapy has provided effective manual therapy treatment through hands-on, individualized care. Throughout the last three decades, we have leveraged our wealth of experience to serve thousands of patients to become the well-established practice
Treating the Patient Not the Picture
“I have my x-ray and MRI results; do you want to see them”? This is a common question therapists receive during a patient’s first visit at their initial evaluation. Many patients are fearful of the results in an MRI report,
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis and Fall Prevention
Risk Factors for Falls An estimated one-third of adults age 65 and over fall every year. While some falls do not result in injury, a fall that does result in injury can lead to loss of independence and limiting of
Patient Success Story – West Chester
A note from a recent patient expressing his sincere thanks to his physical therapist, Sarah. “Regarding my experience with Excel Physical Therapy – West Chester and my therapist Sarah Pichini, PT, DPT I am a board-certified physician in 4 subspecialties
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