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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…
Is Your Child at Risk for a Potential Sports Injury?
If he or she participates in an overhead sport (baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, throwing in track and field, to name a few) it is entirely possible that a potential injury could be developing and you wouldn’t know it. An overhead athlete can be defined as one who arcs the upper arm or shoulder above the…
Spin Doctors: Producing Rotational Power
Before discussing rotational athletes, one must first define the term. Rotational athlete is a phrase used to delineate golf and baseball from other major sports; however, rotation is involved in nearly every physical activity. For the purpose of this discussion, a rotational athlete will be broadly defined as someone who plays a sport that prioritizes…