Avoiding the Tour de Fatigue
Cycling is a mainstream sport for all ages. Most people learn to ride a bicycle at a young age and, as the saying goes, you never forget how to ride. When you transition from cycling for fun to cycling for the health benefits, it is important to understand the risk of injury associated with the…
You’re Making Me Dizzy
Dizziness and vertigo are symptoms of various medical conditions including inner ear problems. A common condition is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, which is the result of calcium carbonate crystals breaking off from a structure within the inner ear and entering another part of the inner ear. When you move your head or body, the crystals…
This Is How We (Foam) Roll
Running, playing sports or weight lifting will continuously cause your muscles to breakdown and repair. Over time, muscles can become tight when the fascia (connective tissue that surrounds muscle) starts to thicken and contract in order to protect muscle from damage. If the fascia contracts too much, trigger points or tender spots within a muscle…
Direct Access to Physical Therapy Treatment
Let’s say you injure yourself while playing golf with some friends over the weekend. Did you know that you can schedule an appointment with a physical therapist without the need for a referral from your primary care provider? In most cases, this means you can start treatment faster and lower your medical fees. There are…
Staff Feature: Barbara Malin
This year at Integrated is very special, as we celebrate 15 years in business. It also marks a special time for long-time employee Barbara Malin, who will be retiring in June. Barb, as she is affectionately known, has been a part of the Integrated family from almost the beginning. Her history with Managing Partner Julie…

