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Physical Therapy and Injury Prevention
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Avoid Injuries Before They Happen
Have you ever thought about how to sidestep injuries before they even happen? That is where physical therapy can be of great help. Physical therapy is key in injury prevention, not just a remedy for pain. By understanding your body's limits and strengthening key areas, you can actively reduce the risk of harm, especially during activities that could lead to injury. In this post, we'll explore how physical therapy can help you a...
Posted on 2024-04-16
Medicaid Unwinding May 2023 Update
What does it mean for Louisiana to have Medicaid Unwinding?
Medicaid's Continuous Renewal ended on March 31, 2023. "Unwinding" is the process of the Medicaid program returning to Eligibility Checks, Renewals and Terminations on a regular basis again. This has not happened for over 3 years, since March of 2020. During the pandemic, no checks were being performed and participants in Medicaid didn't have to do anything to keep their Medicaid coverage active from year to year.&nbs...
Posted on 2023-05-03
What is Gait training ?
WHAT IS GAIT TRAINING ?
Physical therapy to regain a normal walking pattern is called gait training. This may incorporate strength training, activities and exercises to improve balance, sequencing of the limbs and trunk, and proper step length or base of support.
GAIT TRAINING AFTER STROKE OR AMPUTAION
Gait is a persons manor of walking, movement or locomotion using their limbs. Many different things can affect a person's gait su...
Posted on 2023-04-03
Patellar tendonitis
PATELLAR TENDONITIS
Jumper’s knee or patellar tendonitis is an overuse injury that is caused by too much running or jumping activities that results in pain at the front of the knee. This pain is generally localized towards the bottom of the kneecap. The actual injury is inflammation or degeneration of the patella tendon, which connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. The patellar tendon is located at the front of the thigh and working with the muscles, allows the knee to exte...
Posted on 2023-01-03
Top Five Exercises for Low Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common complaint seen in many physical therapy clinics, affecting 85-90% of Americans at some point in their lives. It is the second leading cause of visits to a doctor after the common cold. Lower back pain is also the leading cause of lost time at work and billions of dollars are spent each year diagnosing and treating lower back pain. Physical Therapy for low back pain relief is an alternative to surgery. However, most low back pain can be relieved with some ...
Posted on 2022-08-18
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