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Where Have all the Athletes Gone?
This is a question that must be asked by all those involved with childhood athletics. When you ask a “child” what they do for social activities, the answer is most often, “I play <insert a single sport>”. The day of kids going outside and playing the sport which is in-season has past. Young children are…
Integrated Wins 2015 Top Workplace
Integrated Rehabilitation Wins Courant’s 2015 Top Workplaces Award For the 5th consecutive year, Integrated Rehab was named a Top Workplace in the 2015 Hartford Courant/FOX CT Top Workplaces competition! Driven by a set of shared values, our employees’ feedback ranked us as the # 1 Employer in Small Business Division! Integrated has come a long…
Preparing for a Marathon
Strategies to Keep Your Strength and Avoid Injuries The Hartford Marathon, one of the region’s top racing events, is scheduled for October 10th. With this marathon only a few weeks away, you should already be preparing. Because of their length, marathons require a 16- to 20-week training schedule. Of course, you should already be a…
Proper Stretching: Static vs. Dynamic
For years, static stretching pre-workout or prior to sport activities was thought to prepare the body for more intense exercise by improving performance and reducing injuries. A couple of recent studies show, however, that dynamic stretching – or an active movement-specific warm up involving continuous motion is superior to static stretching prior to a workout….
Choosing the Right Footwear
The fashion industry might push style over comfort – be it for high heels or the latest limited-edition sneakers. However, wearing the wrong shoes – for the activity and for your foot type – may potentially result in an injury. Just how serious could it be? A lack of support and poor fit can, over…