Dr. Sarah Zayyad, DPT, CMPT

05/01/2026

Stop guessing and start loading safely!

A weighted vest is a game-changer for bone density and strength, but picking the wrong one can lead to more aches than gains.
Here is what you need to look for to keep your training effective and injury-free:

• The 5-10% Rule: Start with a vest that is roughly 5-7% of your body weight to ensure your form stays perfect. Work up from there 💪🏼

• Snug, Not Suffocating: Ensure the straps are adjustable to prevent shifting during runs or walks.

• Shoulder Comfort: Wide, padded straps are essential to avoid unnecessary pressure on your upper traps.

Better fitting gear leads to better movement.

09/23/2024

Back to back Mixed Champs 😁 🏌️‍♀️

One of our favorite outings every year. Thank you to everyone at Moraine Valley that organizes this awesome event!

Can’t wait for next year!

06/23/2024

🚴🏼 Bike MS 2024 with Team Cycle for a Cause 🚴🏼

Our team endured the heat and were able to raise funds to help bring awareness to MS.

Very grateful for this group and our yearly rides 😊

Can’t wait for next year!

05/08/2024

TD Five Boro Bike Tour 🚴🏼

I was very fortunate to ride in my second Five Boro Bike Tour in NYC this weekend with Team 😁

Our team had riders from New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, North Carolina, and of course Illinois!

There were over 33,000 cyclists, from different states and countries, that came together for the world’s largest bike ride.

☔️ It was 50 degrees and started raining about half way in. To make things worse, I completely forgot to charge the shifters on my bike (first world problems, I know lol) which I didn’t figure out until I tried to shift.🤦🏽‍♀️

For those who know what this means, I was stuck in a higher gear the entire 40 mile ride of 1,234ft elevation…. Including the Verrazzano bridge at the end. 🌉

But! I beat my time from last year and met some amazing people with inspiring stories 🩸

Thank you to my husband and family 😊 and to everyone who donated! Special thank you to for hosting my fundraising ride every year 🙌🏼

Recovery from a blood clot is slow and steady. If you have any questions about them please feel free to reach out and I can guide you to the appropriate resources.

🗽 🚴🏼

05/31/2023

Thank you to Roland and Stop the Clot for this feature as the May Athlete of the Month, and the reminder of the importance of continuing to share my story.

Well worth the read, and worth sharing with your friends and family. Clots don’t discriminate. They can happen to anyone at any time and can sometimes be avoided.

♥️

Getting to battle an injury for a long time sure makes you appreciate the times where you did not have any issues. Slowly it feels like I am...

05/08/2023

And they’re off! Good luck to our four cyclists and blood clot survivors Todd Robertson, Sarah Zayyad, Sherrye Platt, and Tom Buffolano as they take on the TD Five Boro Bike Tour today! Bike New York

If you are in New York City, show some love to these blood-clot survivors as they pedal 40 miles through the city, representing Team Stop the Clot in our signature red polka dots

This incredible group has raised nearly $6,500 to support the Stop the Clot mission. It’s not too late to support these riders and help them exceed their goals. https://donate.stoptheclot.org/fiveborobiketour

P.S. May is and bicycling has many health benefits! With approval from your doctor, biking might be a great way to get back into exercise following a blood clot diagnosis.

02/22/2023

🍪 Annual Cookie Bake Off 🍪

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and tried some of our home made cookies!

And thank you to everyone who donated to ❤️

Our winner was Mo with his dark chocolate sea salt cookie!

Great job coordinating everyone and can’t wait for next year!

01/28/2023

Stop the Clot Fundraiser!

Words cannot express my gratitude for everyone that participated in this event and helped bring awareness to this silent killer.

Megan, thank you for hosting, teaching, and motivating us on the bike. Such an inspirational ride (and one that kicked our butts 😂)

Thank you to my husband, family, friends, coworkers, , , and everyone who couldn’t make it but still donated. Thank you all 😊

We raised a lot of money today for a great cause that is dear to me. We were also able to hear from others whose lives, or their loved ones, have also been affected by a blood clot 🩸

I cannot wait to be a part of Team in NYC’s Five Boro Bike Tour this Spring and ride 40 miles for blood clot awareness 🙌🏼

Stay tuned for next year, because we are definitely doing this again!

01/24/2023

🎉Better late than never lol Happy Holidays! 🎉

Thankful for such an amazing team 🙌🏼 and all the fun times we have together.

01/10/2023

I’m hosting a fundraiser for Team Stop the Clot on January 28th Heights Cycle at 11:30 am.

Funds will directly benefit the National Blood Clot Alliance in their efforts to spread blood clot awareness as well as support my charity bib entry to NYC’s Five Boro Bike Tour this Spring!

As a pulmonary embolism survivor this charity means a lot. Hope to see some of you there!

Flier with more info is below and here’s the link to sign up!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=728779&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=01/28/23