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
It's PT Month!
OCTOBER IS PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH! It's time to PhysicalTherapists do for your overall health and wellbeing. Many people still do not recognize all of the benefits of Physical Therapy. Let's highlight a few for you here.
Less pain
More movement
Less dependence upon medications
Less dependence upon others
Improved Mobility
Better balance
Increased Strength
Increased Self Confidence
How do we do that??
Physical Therapists are specifically trained and licensed to do ...
Posted on 2022-10-13
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
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