How Poor Weightlifting Form Leads to Injury

As a training routine, weightlifting offers several benefits, including fat loss, increased bone density and strength. However, most people who lift weights do not start with a class or one-on-one instruction. You may watch others use equipment at the gym or simply go for it with a pair of dumbbells but unfortunately, casual weightlifting often…

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Why Should Athletes Train Off-Season?

For many athletes, winter marks the start of the off-season. Athletes have time to rest, recharge and strengthen their skills without officially going to practice. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all blueprint for the off-season. Some take a complete break from sports, while others keep their fitness at a baseline with gym training. Regardless of whether…

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Stretches for Pinched Nerve Pain

When a nerve root is compressed, damaged or inflamed, you certainly feel it. Commonly known as a pinched nerve, this condition results in numbness, tingling, weakness or a painful sensation, typically around the neck, shoulders or somewhere along the spine. What Causes a Pinched Nerve? Nerve signals in the body have been aggravated, amplified or…

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How to Properly Cool Down After a Workout

The importance of stretching before your workout is often stressed, but what about the cooldown? Although of equal importance, many people neglect the cooldown after physical activity. Cooling down after a workout helps bring your body back to its natural resting state and aids in recovery. These exercises slow down your heart rate, lower blood…

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Fall 2019 News & Events

It’s been another busy few months at Integrated Rehab! In addition to our 9th consecutive Top Workplace Award, our staff has been pursuing new physical therapy certifications and giving back to the communities we serve. What have we been up to this fall? New Hires Myra Anderson – Rehab Tech, Manchester Nick Binkowski – Physical…

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