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.
In this series, we will examine the very common, ...
Posted on 2021-06-15
Well folks, it's that SEASON again. Hurricane Season, that is. It's not one we look forward to, but definitely one we know how to
prepare for here in Louisiana. We always seem to remember those basic esssentials like flashlights, batteries, water,
etc. But when you have someone with mobility impairments or other significant health issues, you have to think with more safety
specifics in mind, especially if you have to evacuate.
The number on...
Posted on 2021-06-01
PHYSICAL THERAPY IN GONZALES LOUISIANA
As we are coming out of the covid pandemic, everyone is anxious and ready to get back to their normal way life. At Excel Rehabilitation Services in Gonzales, LA we are ready to treat your pain with physical therapy. Pain whether it be acute pain or chronic pain can be disabling. With direct access you do not need to see your physician. Some of the conditions we treat are:
sciatica
low back pain
foot and ankle pain
neck pain
hip pain
kne...
Posted on 2021-05-27
This week, we will delve into one of the most common career-enders for professional football players – the dreaded ACL injury. Although football players are particularly susceptible to this type of injury, anyone who takes an impact of the knee at an oblique angle can damage their ACL.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. The ACL helps stabilize the knee. An ACL injury is a tear in one of the knee lig...
Posted on 2021-05-27
What do you know about Speech Therapy? After a referral to Excel Rehab for speech therapy, we often hear patients say "but I can talk" or "there's nothing wrong with my speech". Oftentimes, patients and/or their families, do not realize the scope of problems that a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Speech Therapist (ST) can help with. STs can treat problems related to speaking, listening, thinking, swallowing and writing. Dysphasia is one of these problems. ...
Posted on 2021-05-26
