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Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Older man stretching on exercise ball in physical therapy
Older man stretching on exercise ball in physical therapy

Why choose Ochsner for orthopedic rehab?

Orthopedic physical and occupational therapy focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, which affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons. The goal of orthopedic rehab is to alleviate pain, restore function and improve mobility through targeted movement exercises.

Our skilled physical and occupational therapists specialize in:

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation: Following procedures like joint replacements or ligament repairs
  • Therapeutic exercise: Customized exercise programs focused on strengthening muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall function
  • Manual therapy: Hands-on techniques including joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, and manual stretching to improve joint mobility and reduce pain.
  • Pain management: Using heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation and therapeutic taping methods.
  • Functional movement training: Improving the way you move to reduce strain on joints and muscles. Includes posture correction, motion analysis and ergonomics.
  • McKenzie Method MDT: Treating spinal and musculoskeletal disorders with an evidence-based approach
  • Dry needling: Using of small filiform needles to reduce nerve and muscle pain and improve functional movement.

Our therapists take a whole-person approach to care, developing care plans that align with personal goals and abilities. We know that success is not only defined by feeling better, but by regaining the independence to enjoy the activities that you love.

Ochsner Therapy & Wellness is also home to one of the only accredited residency programs in the Gulf South for orthopedic physical therapy. We are committed to advancing care in the field of orthopedic physical therapy and continuously growing the knowledge of our therapy care team.

FAQs

Orthopedic therapy can treat a wide range of conditions including arthritis, fractures, tendonitis, bursitis, spinal disorders and sports injuries.

Orthopedic therapy helps you recover from surgery by reducing pain, restoring range of motion, strengthening muscles, improving mobility and helping you safely return to daily activities.

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Map of Ochsner-affiliated facilities that provide services related to Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Locations

Therapy & Wellness – Ochsner St. Mary
1320 Lakewood Drive , Suite 100
Morgan City, LA 70380
  • Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Therapy & Wellness - Burbank
5444 Burbank Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
  • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness – Ochsner Medical Complex – Clearview
4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd. , 1st Floor
Metairie, LA 70006
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital Medical Office Building
4212 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.-noon
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Center
4212 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.-noon
Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital
2810 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, LA 70506
  • : 3:15 a.m.-3:15 a.m.
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Raceland
162 Acadia Drive
Raceland, LA 70394
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ochsner St. Martin Hospital
210 Champagne Blvd.
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
  • Open 24/7
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Hammond
1109 CM Fagan Drive, Colony Square , Suite 101
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m.-noon
St. Charles Parish Hospital Therapy & Wellness - Destrehan
105 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-noon
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd.
Covington, LA 70433
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner West Campus
2614 Jefferson Highway
Jefferson, LA 70121
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Laplace/River Parishes
506 Rue de Sante
LaPlace, LA 70068
  • Monday – Thursday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Driftwood
3700 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70065
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Ochsner Fitness Center
1200 South Clearview Pkwy , Suite 1200
Harahan, LA 70121
  • Monday–Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Elmwood
1201 South Clearview Parkway , Building B, 1st and 2nd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Veterans
850 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70005
  • Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1221 South Clearview Parkway
Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.