Rachel Tavel, D.P.T.

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Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a freelance writer. Tavel is a regular contributor to Men's Health, for which she has a recurring series called "Your Personal PT." Her writing has also appeared in Runner's World, SELF, Bustle, HuffPost and Bicycling magazine. She recently co-wrote a book, Stretch Yourself Healthy. Tavel is passionate about sharing her expertise with others so that people can gain a better understanding of their bodies while learning how to treat and prevent pain.

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  • A Guide To The Best Foot Rests In 2023

    Whether you work from home or go into the office, it’s possible that you’re spending a lot of time sitting, which can often lead to discomfort and pain. Thankfully, any chair or workspace can be easily modified by adding a...

  • Bodybuilding Meal Plan: What To Eat And What To Avoid

    Embarking on a successful bodybuilding journey requires more than pumping iron—nutrition plays a vital role in achieving your fitness goals as well. In fact, following a carefully crafted and strategic meal plan that supports your body’s physiological changes and growth...

  • A Guide To The Best Natural Muscle Relaxers

    Muscle relaxers are a common form of treatment in the U.S., particularly for people with chronic or acute low back pain. However, according to a 2020 longitudinal cohort study, the escalating concurrent use of opioids, benzodiazepines and muscle relaxants is...

  • Best Shoulder Exercises For Strength and Stability

    Strengthening and stabilizing the shoulder muscles and joint is crucial when it comes to preventing injuries and improving upper body function. Shoulder pain affects 18% to 26% of adults at any point in time. Weak or unstable shoulders can lead...

  • What Is CrossFit, And Is It Right For You?

    CrossFit is among the most popular high-intensity workout methods in the world. Today, there are an estimated 5 million CrossFit athletes working out at more than 14,000 locations across the globe, according to CrossFit’s website. Despite its popularity, CrossFit’s intense...

  • 10 Best Leg Exercises, According To Experts

    Incorporating leg exercises into a comprehensive fitness routine is crucial to staying active, strong and independent. Leg exercises can help prevent injuries and improve overall health by maintaining mobility and working some of the largest muscles of the body. Strong...

  • A Guide To The Best Office Chairs For Back Pain

    Whether you work from home or head into the office each day, you may not be paying much attention to the level of support your body's getting while you're seated. That’s right, we’re talking about your office chair—and not just...

  • Best Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis In 2023, According To Podiatrists

    Plantar fasciitis—a condition involving pain close to the heel—can be a burdensome condition that creates discomfort in your daily life. Finding the right shoes can help with managing this discomfort, though it requires an understanding of what causes plantar fasciitis...

  • Early Signs And Symptoms Of Arthritis

    Arthritis is a common medical condition often associated with getting older, but there’s more to arthritis than aging joints. Arthritis affects over 58 million people in the U.S. (about one in four people), with a higher incidence in women than...

  • How To Build Muscle, According To Experts

    Building muscle takes time and proper training, but it’s something just about anyone can do. It involves a physiological process called hypertrophy, which stresses the tissue, breaks it down and triggers the body to rebuild bigger and stronger tissue.  To...

  • Kuru Women’s Sneakers Review: Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

  • 4 Exercises To Try While Traveling

    Travel tends to upend any efforts to stay healthy and active, even for the strongest of wills. Whether you’re traveling by bus, plane, train or car, leaving home means leaving behind your routine. It creates a change in environment, which...

  • A Guide To The Best Exercises For Seniors

    Exercise is important in all phases of life, but for seniors, it’s critical to maintaining independence, among other benefits. When it comes to determining the best exercises for seniors, variety is key. Adults of all ages—but especially people older than...

  • Doctor On Demand Online Therapy Review (2023): Tried And Tested

    Telemedicine and online therapy are not new concepts, but they’ve never been more popular than they are now. Once considered inferior to in-person care, telehealth has quickly become a safe and convenient substitute, if not the norm. But with so...

  • Yoga For Beginners: Types, Benefits And How To Practice

    With origins hailing from India, yoga has become a mainstay in Western culture, with roughly 80 million people practicing yoga in the United States alone. Due to its accessibility, approachability and modifiability, it’s easy to see why it continues to...

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