Total Knee Arthroplasty (or TKA) has a longer history than you might think. According to the National Institute of Health, the first knee implants date back as far as the mid 1800s when they “were made from ivory and fixed to the bone using a combination of colophony and plaster of Paris.” Made from ivory. […]
Valentine’s isn’t the only day we should be thinking about hearts this month. Observed in February every year, National Heart Health Month was first established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1963 to address the rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD). According to the World Health Organization, CVDs are the leading cause of death globally. Closer to […]
. They say the only constant is change. That old adage holds special meaning at Southshore Physical Therapy where we each take a moment to sum up our resolutions for the coming year in one word. But we don’t just talk about our resolutions here at the clinic. Like last year, we wear them (literally!) […]
Gaudy tassels, brightly-colored pom-poms, jingling bells and clunky battery attachments that make the whole thing light up like, well, a Christmas tree. There are so many ways to create a tastelessly festive garment especially designed to commemorate the coming holiday season. On Thursday, December 15, this unsightly phenomenon was celebrated at the clinic when National […]
December … it closes out each and every year as the season of giving. Of course, with Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, office parties, Secret Santa swaps and fall graduations, the month can get a little taxing … and hectic … and expensive. But it doesn’t have to be that way. To quote the beloved story of […]
It’s no secret that recognizing and expressing our appreciation to the universe or even just those around us is good for the mind, the body and the soul. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in life’s big game of comparison. They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. […]
Hello SPT Friends! Welcome to our first SPT Newsletter. I’m excited to share a quick recap of everything happening at SPT plus some tips to help you stay on top of your game. It’s beginning to feel like Fall here in the New Orleans area! Fall sports, such as volleyball, football, swimming, and cross country, […]
Think back to being a child and spending time with your grandparents. Gray hair, knitting needles, sensible footwear, housecoats, shawls, comfortable chairs … they were all the rage for the simpler, slower-paced lifestyle that was senior citizenship. The thinking was different. As one of many myths perpetuated in the past, it was once believed that […]
We are excited to announce the newest addition to our health and wellness menu here at the clinic. Assisted stretching services are now available at Southshore by our personal trainer, Sarah Stack. Certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a stretching and flexibility coach, Sarah looks forward to helping her clients establish a […]
Another school year is upon us, and that means it’s time for a fresh start. New notebooks, new shoes, new schedules and, best of all, new mindsets … they’re all part of the receipe for success. Just as a student needs to prepare for the academic rigors of the coming year, so must an athlete […]