Someone stopped into the clinic yesterday with a hamstring strain asking what type of stretches she should be doing. She also mentioned that someone recommended she put heat on it. First question is always “When did this occur?” “Yesterday.” “Well, in that case, use PRICE.” For 24-48 hours following an injury I recommend PRICE. Protection: […]
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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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Would you be standing upright if you couldn’t see?
October 8, 2010
“It’s funny how this is so hard when I close my eyes,” the patient says as I stand guard ready at any moment should a sway turn into a fall. Actually it makes sense. Our balance relies on input from our eyes, muscles, and inner ear. When you take one of those three inputs away […]
Are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Beneficial?
October 7, 2010
Patients ask me what my opinion is on taking the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis. So, for our monthly journal club I decided to read an article published in the September British Medical Journal (BMJ) on this topic.1 Researchers analyzed randomized controlled trials that studied the effect of supplements glucosamine and chondroitin on pain […]
Exercise: The Plank
October 6, 2010
Planks are a great exercise to work on your core strength, posture, and abs and I use them frequently in physical therapy. If you haven’t ever done these before you should consider giving them a try to improve your strength and stability, also known to trim a muffin top. Be sure when you do planks […]
Clicking Through “Forced Use”
October 5, 2010
Like most people, I’m right-handed. So when I switched my mouse yesterday to click using my left hand, naturally it felt well, UNnatural. Using a mouse with your non-dominant hand is about as frustrating as not being able to buy “You’re the Best” for your ipod unless you buy the entire Karate Kid soundtrack or […]
Running Gait Analysis
October 4, 2010
Today I helped a high school athlete return to competing in a cross country meet and not only that, meet a personal best and without knee pain. In just 2 short sessions. Ok, so I know I’m bragging, but I was really proud of this accomplishment, which was 75% the effort of my patient and […]
Physical Therapy Blogs
October 3, 2010
Want to read more about physical therapy? Here’s a list of physical therapy blogs targeted to the general public: (If you know about any other physical therapy blogs aimed at the public that is not in this list, please leave the URL in the comments section below!) Move Forward PT The Consumer website of the […]
October 9, 2010
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