
10 Year Anniversary May 2022
WOW! It's hard to believe we've been open for 10 YEARS!
In the beginning, we were a team of two, both working other jobs. The struggle was real. If you've ever opened up your own business with no assistance from others, not knowing what you're doing, then you get it! Everything was new to us. We had to learn about licenses, credentialing, marketing, insurance billing etc. It was hard. But we learned a lot.
We let some agencies go, to do some thin...
Posted on 2022-04-06
Fall Prevention Week 2021
Falls Prevention Week is September 20-24, 2021
This is a time to remind our seniors and their families to check out their fall risk and put a plan in place to prevent falls. So often, falls can be prevented with a little planning.
What can you do? Take notice of the environment around you or your loved one.
Are all walkways clear?
Are loose rugs in the path?
Are cords crossing over the path?
How is the lighting? Do ...
Posted on 2021-09-21
Hurricane Safety for Health or Mobility Impaired
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
Dysphasia
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
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder is diagnosed in the United States about 200,000 times per year. It is characterized by insidious shoulder stiffness and nearly a complete loss of passive range of motion and active range of motion for external rotation. There are several risk factors which predispose someone to frozen shoulder.
Diabetes : 20 at risk.
Trauma : Peolple with a history of injury or surgery.
Auto Immune ...
Posted on 2021-03-23
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