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Pelvic floor physical therapy — what to expect
Pelvic floor physical therapy can provide enormous benefits for patients who are dealing with problems related to a range of issues affecting this part of the body. Whether you have recently undergone surgery, given...
Physical therapy after a car accident — how long should you go?
After a car accident, it is extremely important to seek immediate treatment. By being proactive about care, patients can jump-start the healing and recovery process and even lower the likelihood of pain and other...
Finding vestibular rehabilitation near you
Chronic dizziness, or vertigo, can have a negative impact on almost every part of your life. In fact, it is one of the most common complaints among older patients. There can be a number...
Spinal stenosis exercises to help elderly patients in Belle Chasse, LA
The term “spinal stenosis” refers to narrowing in the spine. Over time, degenerative changes to the spinal anatomy can cause the already tight nerve passages to constrict, resulting in symptoms that include pain, tingling,...
Four tips for living with arthritis in the back to help Gretna, LA, patients find relief
Arthritis can affect nearly any joint in our body, including the large number of joints found in the spine. To allow for basic flexibility and movement, the individual vertebrae in the spine are connected...
Treatment can affect how long a stiff neck lasts
If you’re dealing with a stiff neck that is disrupting your normal activity level and are looking for lasting relief to get you back to a better quality of life, physical therapy can help....
Three types of exercises to prevent tennis elbow
Like any other injury, there is no way to completely prevent tennis elbow. Even if you’ve never played a match of tennis in your life, this condition can still occur due to any repetitive...
What does vertigo feel like? Four common symptoms
We’ve all heard the term; maybe you’ve even seen it as a punchline on your favorite TV show, but vertigo is a very real condition that can seriously diminish your quality of life and...
Knee pain when walking up stairs? Physical therapy can help
Persistent knee pain can have a disruptive effect on your quality of life. Basic activities like getting up out of a chair or climbing stairs can become difficult or even impossible. It can even...
Balance exercises for the elderly — three ways a physical therapist can make it fun
It’s just a fact of life that as we get older, many of our physical capabilities start to decline. While there’s no way for any of us to turn back the clock, it is...