How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Pain
Physicaltherapistscanhelppatientsdecreasepainand increasemobility when they are suffering from pain or stiffness in their hips, knees or legs. In doing so, they will perform manual therapy to increase joint mobility and flexibility of surrounding muscles. They will prescribe exercises to strengthen the muscles responsible for support around the hip and knee joints. A good physical therapy program can also assist with post-operative treatment. If you have had a total knee or hip replacement, an ACL or meniscal repairorothersurgical procedure,yourtherapist can helpyou reclaim full mobility—and a healthy lifestyle. From start to finish, they arededicatedtoyourongoingwellness.Onevery level,physicaltherapy serves to enhance the patient’s qualityof life. Contact us to schedule an evaluation with one of our physical therapists and let them help you pave the road to recovery. Call Iberia Sports & Rehabilitation at 337.367.3331 to schedule your appointment today!
Exercise Essentials
Exercise Essentials
BAND WALK Attach tubing to ankles as shown. Begin with a wide stance, knees and hips slightly bent. Perform a partial squat, thenwalkforward,keepingyour legs in a wide stance. Walk 10- 12steps,keepingthetensionon tubing throughout theexercise.
HIP HIKES While standing up on a step, lower one leg downward towards the floorbytiltingyourpelvis to the side. Then return the pelvis/leg back to a leveled position.
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