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Program focuses on Healthy Backs incorporating physical therapy

Free program Wed., Sept. 18, 10a, Newington Senior Center. Hartford HealthCare Rehab presents. RSVP to senior center, 860.665.8769.

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NEWINGTON – Millions of people suffer from back pain - it is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Physical therapy can help alleviate pain, build strength and stability, and prevent back injuries. Healthy Backs is a best practice model for healing, protecting and strengthening the back.

A free Healthy Backs program will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m., at Newington Senior Center, 120 Cedar St. Presenter will be Jonathan Sylvain, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network. This program is sponsored by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services and Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network.

Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Newington Senior Center at 860.665.8769.

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Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is a not for profit under Hartford HealthCare. To learn more, visit https://hhcseniorservices.org. Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network provides seamless continuum of prevention and rehabilitation care, and to assist individuals with temporary or permanent impairments or disabilities in achieving their goals for maximum functional independence. To learn more, visit https://hartfordhealthcarerehabnetwork.org.

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