Zarett Rehab & Fitness

Congratulations from the Zarett team! Hard work paying off for Langston Galloway, BJ Johnson and Lamar Stevens securing new contracts for the upcoming NBA season. Go follow and support as their careers continue to develop and unfold!

SQUATS!!! Highly beneficial for improving mobility, strength, joint health, sports performance, the list goes on and on. But also one of the most common patterns our Exercise Physiologists have to correct or reteach when we first take on a client. ... Whether you are squatting with a barbell or just bodyweight, the following video can help prepare your body better for this movement and help prevent injury!

The following video highlights taping techniques executed by our physical therapists and some racquet specific movements to demonstrate the possible effectiveness during higher velocity exercises. Kinesiology tape can be a helpful tool to create stability and facilitate recovery when pain, swelling or instability is hindering a clients progress. It is also commonly used as a prevention technique if a client or athlete has a history of repetitive joint injury or to bolster against higher risk situations. With more support, confidence and pain relief at the joint, the speed of recovery can be increase dramatically. Ask us our therapists if you might benefit from a trial run!

Help us welcome our new Physical Therapist to the Zarett Rehab team, Brian Robbins! He graduated from Kutztown University in 2017 with a BS in biology/pre-med. During his undergrad, he played offensive line for the Kutztown Golden Bear football team. He went on to received his DPT from Alvernia University. In his free time he enjoys CrossFit training with friends, running, and finding new places to hike. Brian has already been contributing at a very high level and we are very excited to watch him grow with our model!

Emily Pelletier, Dance Captain of the Philadelphia Wings and Zarett Rehab staff member, has been battling neck and upper back pain from recent rigorous training sessions. To alleviate her growing discomfort, Graston scraping was performed. This technique is a form of manual therapy which mobilizes soft tissue. While it may look unpleasant, this scraping promotes healing and can help speed recovery with certain injuries. Emily danced competitively through high school and into college as a member of the Syracuse Dance team, the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL and now finished 2 seasons with PHL Wings. Her treatment today will help her return to her normal, flexibility self!

Today we are highlighting Patrick Shanahan, a talented coach who has positively impacted the Philadelphia tennis community. Patrick connects with city athletes who may have not had the opportunity to learn tennis growing up. Coaching for the past 34 years, Patrick has kept tennis alive in the city! Patrick has consistently been part of the Zarett family for a few years, perfecting sport specific movements in our facility. ... You can find the full article in todays copy of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

A very thoughtful review from one of our clients regarding our re-opening of the Zarett facility. The Zarett staff continues to take every precaution to ensure proper sanitation and social distancing. To schedule an in-person appointment or if you have any questions please call 215-731-1449

#repost from one of our patients on his successful post-operative ACL rehabilitation! @mkelley215 Everyone crying bout how 2020 is going. I welcome it. 1 year post op today and feeling great with my new ACL. Impossible to feel this good without the help of @b_settles44 with @zarettrehab ... eternally grateful for all your help! #comebackseason

Check out our live yoga class that was hosted through Instagram live this morning! We are posting the full 20- minute class on Facebook so you can get your body moving! Want to tune in to our next live class? Make sure you are following us on Instagram for updates!

Our soft reopening of Zarett Rehab was a success! Current hours are 8-4 Monday, Wednesday, Friday. We are still offering virtual physical therapy and fitness 6 days a week. To schedule an appointment or if you have any concerns regarding protocols or precautions we are taking- please contact the front desk at (215) 731 1449

According to a review from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, an antioxidant known as extracellular superoxide dismutase (EcSOD) protects tissues and helps to prevent disease by hunting down harmful free radicals. The antioxidant is enhanced by cardiovascular exercise. Research suggests that even a single session of exercises increases the production of EcSOD!

Due to safety concerns, wearing a mask is becoming a necessity when going out in public. Covering our face when outside is recommended by the CDC. This poses the question- should I be wearing a mask when exercising outside? This article from the @nytimes spoke with physiologists and researchers to weigh the pros and cons of different masks when exercising. Thicker masks and even surgical masks can become wet from breathing heavily, creating a humid moisture barrier aroun...d the face. This could make you feel some resistance to breathing but does create a barrier for germs. For more comfort, consider a buff (similar to a neck gaiter.) The downside to this option is they are thin and do not provide as much of a barrier as other options. Regardless of the type of mask you choose to exercise in, still maintain distance to other people around you. See more

*** TIPS FOR STAYING ACTIVE *** It is absolutely possible to find ways to stay active during this quarantine period. Don’t let this circumstance dictate how active you can and can’t be! Physical activity is important for many reasons, including strengthening your immune system. Follow these tips to keep your body (and mind) healthy and happy. TIP 1: For those of you with standing desks, spend 30 minutes of each hour standing and the other 30 minutes sitting. Play with the ...sit-to-stand ratio. Start with 10 minutes standing and gradually increase time spent standing. TIP 2: Break up your schedule with movement. Set an alarm that goes off every hour to remind yourself to move for at least 10 minutes. Walk around your home or do some light full body stretches. TIP 3: Perform a workout prior to the workday or after the workday (or both!) There are plenty of bodyweight exercises you can do to get a great full-body workout in.

IF YOU’RE READING THIS: Take a stretch break! Experts at Zarett want to remind you how important mobility exercises are when working from home and sitting regularly. Here are four stretches to put into your daily routine: 1. Upper Trapezius Stretch: Sit up straight with your shoulders relaxed, tilt your head to the right side, trying to touch your right ear to your right shoulder. Switch sides. 2. Pectoral Stretch: Against a doorway, bring your right arm up to shoulder leve...l, and bend your elbow to a 90-degree angle. Place your elbow and forearm against the doorway, and step slightly forward. Now lean into your forward leg, to feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder and chest. Switch sides. 3. Hip Flexor Stretch: In a half kneeling position, slowly move your hips forwards without overextending your low back. In this picture the left leg is down, and right leg is planted in front of you. You want to feel this in the front of the left leg. 4. Piriformis Stretch: Lie on your back and bend your knees and plant your feet. Take one leg and cross the ankle over the opposite knee, making a figure 4. Wrap your hands behind the thigh of the bottom leg. In this picture, the left thigh is being grabbed while the right leg is on top. We recommend doing 3 sets of 20 seconds for each stretch! See more

This morning we hosted a live Q&A about Zarett’s virtual training. We compiled a list of frequently asked questions for you to view and send to others. If you have any other questions or want to sign up for a virtual training session call 215-731-1449 Thank you to everyone who tuned into our live. Look out for more live events that we will be hosting throughout the week!