Health Blog Category: physical therapist
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Resolve Your Repetitive Stress Injuries
Have you had pain or difficulty lifting, grasping, writing, or even moving your arm? Are you tired of turning to over-the-counter medications or seeing the doctor for prescription medications? Our Ponchatoula Therapy occupational therapists will identify the source of your symptoms and help you find long-lasting relief!
Trying to get your hands working in the morning or dealing with achy soreness at night make your daily life a struggle. Repetitive traumas or overuse conditions cause most elbow, wrist, or hand pain.
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Do you have a pain-inducing injury or medical condition that is limiting your everyday activities and stopping you from doing the things you enjoy?
Occupational therapy can help you overcome these obstacles, increase your performance, and reduce your pain symptoms. OT can assist people of all ages and backgrounds in becoming more self-sufficient and comfortable.
The American Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy as “the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Your Tendon Problems
Have you been struggling to get over a bad case of tendonitis? Are you frustrated with how long it takes to recover from a tendon injury? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our physical therapists can help identify the type of tendon problem you have and, more importantly, how to resolve it once and for all!
A tendon is a type of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.
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Have you been dealing with an old pain or injury that doesn’t seem to get better no matter what you try? Have you heard you should rest or use ice to help your injury but found it didn’t help and may have made it worse? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our occupational therapists will help you find the relief you’ve been looking for!
Our occupational therapists are highly trained at pinpointing the source of your pain/injury and implementing proven strategies to help you resolve it.
Read full blogHow Does Physical Therapy Help In Preventing Cycling Injuries?
Are you tired of dealing with knee pain every time you go out for a ride on your cycle? Have you tried adjusting the fit of your bike but still have pain? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our physical therapists can help in preventing cycling injuries and can help ensure a proper fit on the saddle.
Whether you are new to cycling or have been riding for years, injuries can interfere with your enjoyment of getting on your bike and going for a ride.
Read full blogOccupational Therapy Can Help Teach You Proper Ergonomics
Have you noticed that your hands have a persistent ache when you’re working? Do you need clarification about arranging your workstation to protect you from pain? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our occupational therapists can help you learn how to set up your workstation to improve your productivity and minimize your risk of injury!
Ergonomics is a science that uses intentional design and arrangement of the tools and equipment required to perform your job duties efficiently and safely.
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Guide: How To Improve Poor Sleep Issues
Have you been struggling to get a restful night’s sleep? Does pain wake you up and make it hard to fall asleep again? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our physical therapists are highly skilled at helping to identify the sources of your sleep problems and helping you improve poor sleep issues!
It has been reported that up to 70% of adults report experiencing insufficient or inadequate sleep at least one night every month. For some, their sleep issues are more significant, with over 10% of people reporting difficulty every night.
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Are you struggling with persistent aches and pains and looking for someone to help you find relief? Do you notice you feel weak or lack mobility but cannot figure out what you need to improve? At Ponchatoula Therapy, our physical therapists can provide the guidance you need and teach you how to continue from the comfort of your home.
Our therapists can help you resolve your aches and pains, give you tools to navigate your life, and complete your work recovering your mobility to help you to live your best life!
Read full blogThe Impact Of Occupational Therapy On Elderly People
Are you experiencing pain or stiffness when you use your hands? Do you find it challenging to go about your daily routine? You could be suffering from arthritis. Fortunately, our occupational therapists at Ponchatoula Therapy are highly skilled at helping people find relief and get back to doing what they love!
Arthritis doesn’t typically start suddenly like the pain resulting from an injury. Arthritis usually develops over time or even as a result of genetic disposition.
Read full blogStress Fracture: Heal It With Reliable Physical Therapy
Have you noticed your shin splints are not getting better? Did you start a new exercise program and have pain in your foot that worsens the more you exercise? You may have a stress fracture that needs proper guidance to resolve fully so you can get back to training or doing what you love!
Our physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts at Ponchatoula Therapy. We have extensive experience dealing with injuries, including stress fractures.
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