3 Beneficial Exercises for Seniors
Growing older often comes with joint pain, fatigue and difficulty staying active. While no one can turn back the hands of time, exercise is one of the best ways for seniors to stay fit, healthy and happy. You will work out at a different level than when you were in your 20s, but it’s no…
Natural Remedies for Joint Pain
Arthritis is a family of medical conditions, characterized by joint inflammation, pain and stiffness. Medical treatments, regular exercise and proper nutrition can help people with arthritis manage their symptoms. Natural remedies are becoming more popular among those suffering with joint pain. Whether to supplement a current treatment program or as an alternative option, herbs are…
Summer 2019 News & Events
At Integrated Rehab, we’re always keeping busy! Our staff continues to pursue new physical therapy certifications and give back to the communities we serve. What have we been up to this summer? NEW HIRES Kim Boutot – Front Office, Tolland Sabrina Cassone – Physical Therapist, Enfield Satellite Olga Tereshchuk – Physical Therapist, Suffield Kelsey Magrisso – Physical Therapist, Vernon Jessica…
Why Athletes Need Sport-Specific Training
Once upon a time, athletic training consisted of basic exercises used for all sports. Whether you played football, ran track or wrestled, coaches would often outline a simple set of weight-lifting exercises that strengthened muscles. However, different sports require different conditioning, as the skills a basketball player needs will vary from those of a tennis…
4 Best Exercises for ACL Rehabilitation
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury involves the ligament in the middle of the knee, which prevents the shin bone from sliding out in front of the thigh bone. ACL injuries are common for athletes and often caused by over-stretching or tearing the ligament, either partially or completely. A torn ACL can mean missing an…