Today, We Have TWO Reasons to Celebrate!

September 8, 2021 … It’s the day we can finally re-open the doors at Southshore Physical Therapy following one of the deadliest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. mainland. But that’s not all! How fitting it is that today is also … WORLD PHYSICAL THERAPY DAY!! Physical therapists literally and figuratively help us to stand […]

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Where in the World is Your Southshore Team?

Like most South Louisiana families, our Southshore crew is scattered all over the place. We hope you’re all doing as well as can be expected and just wanted to check in with you from our current locations. Lee & Jessica … We decided to stick it out and ride the storm!! There’s no damage to […]

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Checking In After Hurricane Ida (plus FEMA contact information)

Dear Southshore Families, We hope everyone is faring well in the aftermath of the Hurricane Ida. We will, of course, be closed until electricity and water can be restored at the clinic. Until that time, any PT emergencies can be directed to our hotline at (504) 957-0078.  As we are all scattered as a community […]

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Every Dog Has Its Day …. and that day is today!

Break out the rawhide, kibble and doggy biscuits! It’s time to celebrate man’s (and woman’s … it’s 2021, for Pete’s sake) best friend. August 26 is National Dog Day. With so many dogs living in shelters around the world, the National Dog Day Foundation encourages dog owners to spread the love by encouraging anyone looking […]

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Here’s to Good Health and Long Life … One Sip at a Time

Our own Conner Murphy and Margaret Romano enjoying a little “red wine” for Southshore’s TikTok account. . August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day!  By now, everyone knows that red wine is the more nutritious choice over white and rosé varieties because it is naturally rich in antioxidants. But … did you know that not […]

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International Lefthanders Day

Imagine having musical instruments, school supplies, athletic equipment and even automobiles all designed to work the opposite way your hands work. Nearly everything manufactured specifically for a left-handed person has to be special ordered, is in short supply and often comes with a higher price tag. Representing 10% of the population, left-handed people have spent […]

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Attention All Pasta Lovers … it’s National Lasagna Day!

Often regarded as one of the oldest pasta dishes in the world, lasagna is a timeless family favorite that gets its roots in many different cultures. The first recorded recipe can be found in Liber de Coquina, a 14th century medieval cookbook now stored in Paris at the national library of France. Theories about the origin of […]

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Physical Therapy Home Exercises … Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them

Injury, surgery, degeneration, general wear and tear … there are many different reasons patients walk through our doors at Southshore Physical Therapy. But one thing is invariably the same. Patients who are consistent with their physical therapy will always see the greatest results.  When you’re here at the clinic, our technicians are poised and at-the-ready […]

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Happy World Chocolate Day!

Chocolate is pretty much an endangered species around Southshore Physical Therapy. Whenever it makes its glorious appearance at the clinic, you can’t help but notice the smile in the eyes of the staff members. Yes, it’s an indulgent and satisfying treat, but chocolate can actually also be a healthful (yes, you heard me correctly) addition […]

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National American Miss, Louisiana Teen, Vivien Poche, pageant, 2020, essay winner, smiling, crown, I am a Digital Native: One Gen Zs Opinions On Social Media

I am a Digital Native: One Gen Z’s Opinions on Social Media

TikTok dances, Snapchat filters, Instagram stories … these social media terms have created a whole new language for communication, and my generation speaks it with perfect fluency. Unlike our parents and others before us, we were born into social media and have never known a world without it. These advanced technologies continue to simplify and […]

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