Maybe you’ve heard of the “obesity epidemic” as its recently been mentioned in the news. What specifically is obesity? To tackle this worldwide problem we must first take a step back and define what it is and why it’s a problem. Obesity is defined as being 120% or more than ideal body weight. According to […]
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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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October is National Physical Therapy Month
October 1, 2010
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of Geaux to Physical Therapy! What started as a way to promote physical therapy during National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) last year, has turned into a platform to promote PT at all times of the year, provide information for those interested in physical therapy, and share information that will […]
Conversations Over a SkyMall
September 10, 2010
What do you do in that time when all electronics must be in the off-position and stowed? This weekend my sister and I found ourselves perusing the offerings of the latest SkyMall and somehow we did find entertainment pondering the stainless steel wallet, the canine geneaology kit, “Bigfoot the Bashful Yeti” tree sculpture, and the […]
Golf and Back Pain
August 29, 2010
Most golfers might think that there is no more painful condition than a case of the “shanks.” In terms of mental anguish and inner turmoil, I have to agree… it hurts. But if we look at physical, musculoskeletal injuries that plague the game of golf, back pain is the most prevalent and disabling. Both professional […]
Multiple Sclerosis, A Mysterious Disease
August 4, 2010
I will ride 150 miles on my bike this weekend for the WI Multiple Sclerosis Society. What I learned in PT school about multiple sclerosis, or MS, is that there are a lot of question marks. Question marks that for those afflicted with this disease can be frustrating. Multiple sclerosis is a neurologic disease of […]
Anti-aging Exercise: Part II
July 9, 2010
“Getting old isn’t for sissies.” This bit of wisdom has been told to me more than once by clients following joint replacement surgery and many of them prove the statement to be true. Dealing with the movement impairments related to aging takes its toll, physicaly and mentally. As we get older there are certain things […]
Anti-aging Exercise: Part I
July 2, 2010
For centuries we have tried to escape the inevitable: aging. There may be Botox, but there is no fountain of youth that can stop all of the effects of gravity and time. Luckily for our joints and muscles, we do have exercise. I’m not simply proposing that any random activity or exercise will combat aging […]
October 2, 2010
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