Physical Therapy

The Ochsner physical therapy team uses innovative techniques and leading- edge equipment to help patients of all ages move forward, not backwards. With a therapy plan created specifically for you, we’ll work to reduce pain and restore mobility. Your goal is our goal – whether your objective is to get back to school, return to work, or maintain your independence.

What We Do

At Ochsner, our physical therapists will:

• Educate you about your condition
• Teach you stretching exercises to improve your flexibility and reduce the stress on your joints
• Take you through exercises to strengthen your muscles and improve your balance and coordination
• Discuss injury prevention and pain management strategies
• Provide you with exercises to do at home

You may also receive manual therapy to reduce your pain and improve your range of motion.

We provide the following treatments:

• Functional exercise
• Ergonomic training
• Manual therapy
• Return to sports rehab
• Dry needling
• Electrical stimulation
• Traction
• Ultrasound
• Heat and/or cold therapy
• Aquatic physical therapy

Conditions We Treat:

• Ankle pain
• Arthritis pain
• Automobile injuries
• Back pain (lower back pain, upper back pain, sciatic pain)
• Carpal Tunnel
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Elbow pain
• Foot pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Fractures
• Hand trauma
• Heel pain
• Hip pain
• Incontinence
• Joint injuries
• Knee pain
• Leg muscle injuries
• Lupus
• Muscle injuries (sprains and strains)
• Neck pain (stiff neck)
• Orthopedic injuries
• Overuse injuries
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Poor balance
• Plantar fasciitis
• Pre and post-surgical conditions
• Pregnancy issues
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Shoulder pain and injuries
• Sports injuries
• Work-related injuries
• Wrist pain