Health Blog
How can physical therapists help with my motorcycle accident injury recovery?
Motorcycles and their riders evoke certain thoughts and feelings in people. Freedom. Rebellion. These are just a few of the feelings that may flit through your mind when you see or think about motorcycles....
What steps can physical therapists take to help me with a lower back twinge?
You’re standing at the stove making dinner. You twist around to grab something from the sink, and it hits you: a sudden, brief lower back twinge. This and other similar stories are playing themselves...
What is involved in an annual wellness exam at a physical therapy clinic?
For nearly two years now, health and wellness have been serious concerns for many Americans. It’s not too surprising then that a 2020 survey found that 57% of Americans claimed that they were prioritizing...
Three physical therapy exercises for your rotator cuff after surgery
There are many stages you’ll go through after rotator cuff surgery. First, the affected shoulder will be immobilized for a time. Then, a physical therapist will start using their hands to move your shoulder...
Three ways car accident physical therapy can help you
Physical therapy probably isn’t the first thing that springs to your mind when you’ve had a car accident. That’s understandable. You’re having to deal with the police and any other drivers involved. You’ll have...
Four injury types can make descending stairs a painful exercise
Have you stopped to consider how often you are climbing and going down stairs every day? You probably haven’t, and that’s not surprising. Many people don’t think much about such a common daily activity....
Why should I turn to physical therapists for TMJ dysfunction treatment near me?
You feel pain in your jaw joint when you chew or talk. You even feel pain radiating into your head, which has triggered some headaches. What is behind your symptoms? One answer is temporomandibular...
Why seek physical therapy for ankle pain in Belle Chasse, LA?
Have you ever stopped to watch people and noticed that everyone around walks differently? That person takes very large steps. Another one takes tiny steps. You also notice several people who seem to be...
What can a Louisiana physical therapist do to help your vertigo?
There are plenty of Louisiana residents who have felt dizzy or like the room is spinning around them after a night out. Many people will immediately think that these symptoms are simply signs that...
Why you should consult a physical therapist after a back injury at work
It’s not that long ago that going to work meant sitting down with your laptop at home. Yet more and more people are going back to work in professional settings, which can be good...