“You want me to do how many repetitions?!” “How many times a day?!” “Will I have time to eat?” “I’m really busy at work.” “I completely forgot about that one.” As someone who has had to rehab injuries in the past, I really understand how difficult staying vigilant and compliant with a home exercise program […]
Author Archives | MoniqueSerpasPT
About MoniqueSerpasPT
Follow @MoniqueSerpasPTMy name is Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS. I am a physical therapist and board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist practicing at the Southeast Louisiana Healthcare System in New Orleans, LA. I realize how difficult it can be to overcome an injury or manage a chronic condition and am focused on helping my clients achieve wellness through a physically active lifestyle. I treat orthopaedic, balance, and vestibular disorders and practice using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education. This enables my patients to assist in their own recovery and injury prevention. I also have developed fall prevention and golf-related rehab programs in the past. I hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University (2004). I am a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA), and the Orthopaedic and Neurology sections of the APTA.
If you want to connect beyond the blog, m...@geaux2pt.com or click on the following social network icons:
Golf Conditioning in the Off-season
December 4, 2009
The fall of the first flurries means golf season is officially over in southeast Wisconsin (for most). To stay in shape, prevent injuries, and prepare for a better 2010 season, start your golf off-season conditioning. Off-season conditioning will help golfers in two ways: improved performance and decreased injuries next season. As Tiger Woods puts it, […]
Destress for Less Pain
November 20, 2009
We all know stress isn’t good for the body, but how does it affect the musculoskeletal system? Patients who seem to be under a lot of stress have more pain, especially neck pain. When people are stressed it changes their posture and increases muscular tension, which are both bad for your musculoskeletal health. Has stress […]
DIY Therapy: “It’s like buttah”
November 13, 2009
Some people like to take their therapy with them. I’ve been asked frequently where to get the best cold or hot packs, pillows, and massage tools. There are oodles of great products out there, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to get the equipment you need to get through therapy. Maybe you’ve already […]
The Silent Killer
November 6, 2009
Bones are living tissue, constantly breaking down and rebuilding. They respond to the stresses placed on them, building more bone when there is more demand and breaking down when there isn’t. Weight-bearing exercise stimulates the bones to rebuild. When we are sedentary there isn’t demand to build, thus the rate of breaking down bone can […]
Cortisone Injections: Helpful or Harmful?
October 30, 2009
Should I get a cortisone injection? Are they safe? Do they help? Is it a steroid? Is it just going to mask the real problem? Will it do more harm than good to the body in the end? These are just a few of the questions that I am frequently asked regarding cortisone injections. Physicians […]
Runners Get Their Kicks
October 23, 2009
Runners take note: running in the right pair of shoes is important for injury prevention. There are many types of shoes on the market, from the most supportive via motion control to the least supportive, as in the new barefoot running trend. “So, what shoe do you recommend?” There isn’t a simple answer. Shoes are […]
December 11, 2009
4 Comments