Health Trends

Dec 2, 2021

The Do's and Don'ts of Ladder Safety

Tall ladders and heavy boxes can pose hazardous while decorating for the holidays. Follow these tips to stay safe while getting in the holiday spirit.

By Tyler Folse

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 7, 2020

Tips to Prevent Falls

According to the CDC, one out of three adults aged 65+ fall each year, but less than half talk to their healthcare providers about it.

By Mandy Barlow, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 10, 2020

A Pain Management Success Story

Sister Kateri Battaglia had been living with chronic back and leg pain for years until she enrolled in the Functional Restoration Program at Ochsner Baptist.

By Lauren Siegel, OT

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 3, 2020

What to Do if You Pee When You Sneeze

Do you pee a little when you sneeze? Your pelvic floor may be the reason. Pelvic floor therapy can train your pelvic floor muscles to support a wide range of issues.

By Jenny Porter, PT, DPT

Food & Fitness

Aug 17, 2020

Man who lost 120 pounds embraces physical therapy to stay the course

With the help of Ochsner's Therapy and Wellness Occupational Health program, Edmundo Sanchez was able to get back on track with his successful weight loss journey.

By Tyler Folse

Food & Fitness

May 26, 2020

Let's Get Your Physical Therapy Back on Track

Whether you were diagnosed with COVID-19, or you were finally able to have knee surgery that had been postponed or are simply wanting to continue physical therapy that you were previously receiving, we are here for you!

By Rebecca Courtney, PT, DPT

Food & Fitness

Oct 31, 2016

Physical Therapy & Dance - 10 Helpful Tips

The two most common types of dance injuries are traumatic and overuse. Here are 10 helpful tips to prevent common injuries associated with dancers.

By Renee Ruello, PT

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 23, 2016

Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Physical therapists vs. occupational therapists: what's the difference?

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 22, 2016

Rehabilitation: Adults & Physical Therapy

For adults, physical therapy is often a first-line conservative treatment to restore movement and function.

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 20, 2016

Rehabilitation: Infants, Children and Adolescents

Beginning as early as infancy, pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy programs provide services to infants, children and adolescents.

By Katie Gibbs, MCD, CCC-SLP

Health Trends

Aug 18, 2016

There is a New Olympic Ring and its Color is Purple

There is a new Olympic ring and its color is purple fading into green and yellow.