Patient Education

Education Matters.

Your needs have defined our patient-centered approach to therapy from day one. Sharing knowledge is central to that mission and our promise that you are not alone. We created our educational resources with your health in mind and a genuine desire to cover essential health and wellness related topics to support you and your family. We hope the information you discover will empower you, answer questions, and help you to make more informed choices. Please contact us with have questions about our content or to request information on a specific topic.

can physical therapy help sciatica
Can physical therapy help sciatica?

October 4th, 2023

Sciatica, also known more formally as sciatica neuritis, is a condition that is characterized by pain or significant discomfort along the length of the sciatic […]

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5 Top Hand Occupational Therapy Exercises to Recover | Excel Rehab & Sports
5 top hand therapy exercises your recovery could include

September 19th, 2023

Hand pain can have a significant impact on daily life. For many, hand therapy treatment can offer major relief. Effective care strategies can help whether […]

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Top 7 Instances a Functional Capacity Evaluation Can Benefit You | Excel Rehab & Sports
Top 7 instances a functional capacity evaluation can benefit you

September 5th, 2023

Need to ensure that your physical abilities can match the demands of your job and other daily activities? A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) could be […]

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5 Physical Therapy Treatments for Hip Pain | Excel Rehab & Sports
Physical therapy for hip pain: 5 treatments to help relieve pain

August 8th, 2023

Physical therapy is meant to help the body move and work as healthily as it can. If you are experiencing hip pain, physical therapy treatments […]

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Stiff Ankles in the Morning: 5 Causes & Treatments
Stiff ankles in the morning: 5 common causes and treatments that can help

August 1st, 2023

Waking up to stiff ankles in the morning can make starting your day difficult. If you want to understand your body better, read on to […]

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Jumper’s knee physical therapy: What to expect

July 7th, 2023

You may not realize it, but you put your knees through a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis, especially if you consistently […]

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5 physical therapy exercises for lower back pain

July 3rd, 2023

We’ve all winced from an ache in our lower back. And while some lower back pain goes away quickly, there are other times when it […]

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What is internal pelvic floor physical therapy and when do you need it?

June 1st, 2023

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissue that support the pelvic organs. They help the pelvic organs function correctly. The female pelvic […]

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9 long-term effects of bad posture

June 1st, 2023

One thing that has probably never crossed your mind is that physical therapy could play a role in helping improve your posture. Posture is how […]

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Collaborative physical therapy approach to maximize recovery
Physical Therapy: Could it be your pathway to recovery?

May 1st, 2023

Excel Rehab & Sports is proud to be included in this issue of Health Links Upstate. Written by Janet E Perrigo, this article talks about […]

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