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.
