In Louisiana, when the calendar turns to January, we’re not thinking about winter or spring—we’re thinking about MARDI GRAS! A time of parades, king cakes, and beads galore, Mardi Gras is one of our most cherished traditions. Did you know that Mardi Gras dates back to medieval Europe? It made its way to Louisiana through […]
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Hearing that surgery may be necessary can feel overwhelming, especially when you haven’t yet experienced it. It’s completely normal to have questions and concerns about what lies ahead. While the idea of surgery can be intimidating, understanding the process can help you feel more prepared and confident as you move forward. Preparing for Recovery: The
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In the ever-evolving landscape of orthopedic care, an emerging trend is reshaping the way patients approach surgery: prehabilitation, or “prehab.” This proactive approach involves therapeutic interventions before surgery, aiming to enhance strength, range of motion, and overall function. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the major benefits, the recommended candidates, the components of prehab, and
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Vertigo and vestibular issues can significantly disrupt one’s quality of life, making even simple tasks a challenge. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have been dealing with these issues for a while, there’s hope for improved well-being. This article offers valuable tips for those suffering from vertigo or vestibular issues and discusses how physical therapy
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When we think of headaches, we often time think of sinus pressure, lack of sleep, stress, or dehydration… but did you know often times headaches can be a directly related to poor posture? When it comes to proper posture, your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and ears should all follow the same vertical line, with your
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Suffering from Sciatica pain? You are in the right place for sciatica relief tips! Our physical therapist, Stephan LeBlanc, has provided sciatica relief tips targeting weak core & hip muscles so you can get your body moving with reduced pain. Low back pain and sciatica typically results from weak core and hip muscles. This weakness stresses
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You may have recently heard the term “therapeutic dry needling” and now you are wondering, “Is this treatment right for me?” We are here to help! What is dry needling? Dry Needling uses a needle to produce a release in a particular trigger point. There’s no solution injected into the muscle, therefore the needle is
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Do you wish that you were better prepared for the changes that your body will undergo through the next nine months of pregnancy? Our physical therapist, Kassy Zerangue, knows the motherhood journey well. She developed the tips below to help moms understand some of the body changes they can expect to see when they’re expecting.
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Do you wish that you were better prepared for the changes that your body will undergo through the next nine months of pregnancy? Our physical therapist, Kassy Zerangue, knows the motherhood journey well. She developed the tips below to help moms understand some of the body changes they can expect to see when they’re expecting.
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Do you wish that you were better prepared for the changes that your body will undergo through the next nine months of pregnancy? Our physical therapist, Kassy Zerangue, knows the motherhood journey well. She developed the tips below to help moms understand some of the body changes they can expect to see when they’re expecting.
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