Standing on your feet all day can cause tired, sore, and swollen feet. Whether it be for work, weekends, or a vacation if you’re standing on your feet for most hours of the day, you will probably suffer from these symptoms. Beyond just foot pain, standing for prolonged periods, especially for an occupation, can also […]
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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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You know what’s scary?
October 31, 2010
As I was perusing the titles of my RSS feeds, I came across one titled, “Obese Children Show Signs of Heart Diease Typically Seen in Middle Aged Adults, Researcher Says.”1 Researchers at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress presented findings of their study of 63 children. Obese children were found to have aortic stenosis, or hardening of […]
Anywhere Fitness
October 28, 2010
Why hasn’t a major fitness or gym chain provided locations in the airports? I personally think it would reduce stress associated with airports. We had two delays on our way to Italy that left 6.5 hours to spare in O’Hare…Plenty of time to get in a workout and shower. I applaud gyms that allow access […]
Exercise and Muscle Soreness
October 25, 2010
Should you be sore after exercise? It’s true that pain is our body’s way of warning us, however that doesn’t mean that every ache should send us packing our gym bag. Some degree of muscle soreness during and after exercise (up to 48 hours) is normal and should be expected. Strength training frequently does leave […]
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October 22, 2010
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it can be walked in one. 10,000 steps per day has been advocated to help a person maintain a healthy weight. In order to see how many you walk in a day, buy a pedometer. You just have to set it to your stride length and you’re ready […]
Is Physical Therapy Appropriate?
October 19, 2010
Who benefits from physical therapy? Basically it boils down to movement. Is movement impaired? Is it difficult to move? Are you not sure how to move? Is pain keeping you from moving? Are you afraid to move for fear of falling? Is it hard to coordinate movements? Need to move for your health? If you’ve […]
November 17, 2010
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