Since I cancelled my cable, I’ve been watching more Netflix. Recently I was browsing through the “Suggestions for You” category when I found “Gotta Dance” a documentary about the first-ever senior citizen hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets. It’s a story about people being active at any age and against odds… it’s scary […]
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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.
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It’s National #PhysicalTherapy Month!
October 1, 2011
October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM). This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life. Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.” There are several options for staying active through sports […]
You know what really sucks?
August 8, 2011
This weekend I participated in the MS 150 Best Dam Bike Ride, to raise awareness and money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). The event is a fun and unique experience, riding 75 miles each day for two days with around 2,000 other people who have all sorts of stories. There were a […]
Peas and Carrots: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and A Stiff Neck
July 11, 2011
An article1 in the The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) recently discussed a possible new hallmark of carpal tunnel syndrome – a stiff neck. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition in which a nerve in the wrist is compressed, causing symptoms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. It can cause considerable pain and debility […]
Sleep and Its Impact on Your Physical Therapy
April 29, 2011
Since the news about the air traffic controllers a few weeks ago, it seems like the topic of sleep is being discussed everywhere. When I initially evaluate my patients I ask about their sleep habits and make recommendations on which positions might be the best and those to avoid. The position in which one chooses […]
Spring is finally showing its face
March 21, 2011
I thought we’d never get rid of all that snow. The weather this past week has been really nice, leaving only a few remnants of this past season’s blizzard. But we’re all done with that, right? It’s hard to (ok, maybe it’s an excuse) clean in the winter in Wisconsin. Who likes to clean […]
Tennis elbow… or is it?
March 1, 2011
Tennis elbow is a painful condition in which pain is experienced on the outside of your elbow with lifting and gripping (especially when your elbow is straight) and can lead to weakness in the elbow and hands. The condition can be attributed to poor technique related to tennis, however, more people suffer from tennis elbow […]
November 16, 2011
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