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…
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…
It’s Time to Get Moving!
In today’s fast-paced world, our lives are so busy that we often ignore everyday nagging pains. Whether your back, neck or knee is causing discomfort, turning a blind eye to the initial signs something is wrong could turn a small problem into a bigger issue. Normally, we wait until an injury occurs before seeing a…
Tips for Shoulder Injury Rehab
Shoulder injuries are among the most commonly reported in emergency rooms each year. Since the shoulder is the most moveable joint in the human body, it is can also be one of the most unstable. Some of the most prevalent shoulder conditions include rotator cuff tears, cartilage tears, frozen shoulder and osteoarthritis. If your injury…
Importance of Post-PT Rehab for Athletes
When injured athletes are kept off the playing field for several games, they are understandably eager to return to the game. Yet after successful completion of the required physical therapy programs, it’s unwise to jump right back into a training regimen. Physical Therapy vs. Training Basic physical rehabilitation helps patients safely return to their ADLs…