Text Neck – 21st Century Syndrome
Originally Posted on March 2, 2018 Look around. It’s likely you will see at least one individual staring down at their phone. You know the position: slumped shoulder, head flexed, phone low in hands. In fact, it may even be you! Chances are you are reading this from some type of mobile device. According to…
Success Story: Nicole’s Sciatica
Originally posted on January 19, 2018 “This is the second time I have come to Lafayette Physical Therapy and therapist Abel Romero. This first time was after a complete knee replacement; after therapy, I have had no discomfort in my knee. This time I came for severe sciatica pain in my right leg. With Abel’s…
Managing Headaches without the Pharmacy
Originally Posted on January 15, 2018 Most people have experienced a headache at some point in their life, and for some it can be a daily experience. It might feel like pressure, throbbing, stabbing, or piercing. It might be in your temples, may be behind your eye or it could feel like your head is…
What’s Up Down There? The role Physical Therapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Originally Posted on January 15, 2018 Incontinence…Pelvic Pain…Pain with Intercourse? All taboo topics for much of our society but actually not uncommon to be treated in Physical Therapy. Many people who experience any of the above are too afraid/ashamed/(fill in the blank) to bring it up with their medical providers until it has often progressed…
Our Spines Can’t Define Us, No Matter What Degree!
Originally Posted on January 9, 2018 What is scoliosis? Do I need to be concerned about it? What’s the worst that could happen if I did nothing about it? Will it get worse over time? Can I do anything to make it better? These are some of the questions people often ask when they themselves, their child,…
Success Story: Daniel Konstantino on his torn ligaments
Originally Published on December 29, 2017 “I initially tore two ligaments in my ankle when our opponent fell on it during a high school soccer match. I know that torn ligaments are very slow to heal and I worried I would miss my soccer and track season. Luckily, Anne helped me through the first part…
Navigating Pregnancy & Exercise
Originally Posted on December 8, 2017 Are you newly pregnant or pre-planning for a healthy pregnancy and recovery? This is such an exciting but unknown time in your life. So many questions. So many resources for answers. It’s often a little scary when you’re trying to sift through all the advice out there to understand…
Success Story: Devin Taylor on his knee
Originally Published on November 17, 2017 “I was referred to Lafayette Physical Therapy after knee surgery for a torn ACL. I was disappointed I was injured and wanted to get back to playing soccer as soon as possible. My therapist, Lauren Masi, was very knowledgeable and helped get me back playing as soon as I…
Mindfulness in Physical Therapy
Originally Published on November 8, 2017 Mindfulness can be defined as paying attention to the present moment or being present in this moment, on what you are doing right now, not ruminating on the past and not worrying about the future, but having a calm, deep awareness of right now. This may sound like a very simple…
Success Story: Stephanie Hayes, an Aide’s Perspective
Originally Published on September 22, 2017 We received a glowing letter from a former staff member and she allowed us to share it with you. Hey Lauren [Clinical Services Director at LPT], I hope all is well with you and LPT/BAPT. I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for all that you…
