We are always striving to find new and better ways to educate and support our patients.  One of our latest endeavors is our new Group for Amputees on our FaceBook page.  Our goal is to connect amputees with support, information, humor, and OTHER AMPUTEES.   We will continue to have our AMPEDUP Amputee Support Group at our clinic once a month.  Call us if you're interested in signing up at 225.644.0290.  But for those who can't make it, you can still benefit from the...

Hip flexor tendonitis, a.k.a: hip tendinopathy, or even more accurately, iliopsoas tendonitis is inflammation of any one of several tendons in the hip, generally associated with degeneration of the tendon. Because tendons tend to have poor circulation, these injuries are often slow to heal.   Last week, we began a study of Hip flexor tendonitis. In Part 2, we will discuss treatment options that can be performed by a qualified therapist and preventive measures the patient can take to avoid...

Hip flexor tendonitis, a.k.a: hip tendinopathy, or even more accurately, iliopsoas tendonitis is inflammation of any one of several tendons in the hip, generally associated with degeneration of the tendon. Because tendons tend to have poor circulation, these injuries are often slow to heal.   This week, we will begin a study of Hip flexor tendonitis. In Part 1, we will discuss common causes and symptoms, and risk factors for hip tendonitis.   Biomechanics The muscle involved with ...

Hey yall!  It's February, the month of LOVE!  We want to show our amputees some love.  Our next AMPEDUP Support Group is coming up.  It's this Friday, 2-15-19 @ 2:00.  If you want to join us just give us a call @ 225.644.0290.  Or if you're on Facebook goto our page & register for the Event.  We hope to see you soon!  Missed one?  No worries, just call & come to the next one.  Amputee GotoExcelRehab #LicensedtoHeal

Welcome to 2019!!!  We have exciting news to share.  Starting this month we will be hosting an amputee support group in Ascension Parish.  This is a free community service.  You do not have to be a patient at Excel Rehab to join.   As we treated our patients and listened to their stories, we decided to see what was available to meet this population's needs in our community.  We found no support groups in Gonzales or in the parish for amputees.  We made a ...