Conditions & Treatment

Aug 22, 2022

Why Do My Hands Hurt? 5 Reasons for the Pain

We put our hands through a lot each day. From working at our computer, to texting and even getting dressed in the morning. When your hands hurt, it can impact your day-to-day routine and make some activities unpleasant to complete.

By Ronald French, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 25, 2022

A New Option for Chronic Pain: Functional Restoration

New functional restoration programs provide superior outcomes to manage chronic pain.

By Robbie Banta, PT, DPT

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Common Running Injuries: 10 Stretches to Help You Heal

Running is great for your health, but too much of a good thing can sometimes lead to an injury. Get a leg up on your next race with these tips from our sports and orthopedic physical therapists.

By Kyle Bramley, PT, DPT and Paxton Cook, PT, DPT and Wesley Juneau, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Stenosis of the Spine: What is it and Does it Require Surgery?

Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space within your spinal canal, can put pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves that travel through your spine.

By Charles Yu

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

How Do You Take Care of a Cast?

If you end up in a cast, here are some tips for taking care of your it while your bones heal.

By Kendric Creecy

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

5 Ways Performance Training Benefits Athletes

From enhanced agility to improved endurance, performance training can help you reach new personal bests.

By Jamie Ott

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Pain Behind the Kneecap

Do you feel sudden or consistent bursts of pain behind your kneecap? One of the most common knee conditions, known as patellofemoral syndrome, causes pain behind the kneecap and in the front of the knee.

By Paul Phillips, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

5 Ways to Keep Your Knees Healthy

Regardless of the underlying cause or age of the patient, arthritic knee pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life.

By Frank A. DiFazio, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Why is it Dangerous to Swing My Child by the Arms?

While it might seem innocent enough, lifting your child by his or her arms and wrists, could cause a common condition known as nursemaid’s elbow.

By Sean Waldron, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Doctor Swims Across Lake Pontchartrain for Charity and a Challenge

Dr. Peter Blessey, an orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Health Center – Covington, took on a roughly 24-mile relay swim across Lake Pontchartrain for the physical challenge and for charity.

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Returning to Sports After COVID-19: Impacts on the Heart

We all know that physical activity increases your heart rate, but increasing your heart rate too high after COVID-19 can put a detrimental strain on your heart.

By Jake Kleinmahon, MD and David Leslie, DO

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

4 Tips for Healthy Joints

Follow these four simple tips to maintain healthy joints.

By Manuel Vargas, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

4 Things To Know About Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain to the heel area of the foot. Here are four things to know about this condition, including treatment options.

By Jeffrey Burnham, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

How to Avoid Hip Pain With a Simple Stretch

Doing this easy stretch in the morning, at noon, at night and before and after workouts will alleviate pain in your hip flexors and lower back.

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Ankle Replacement or Fusion: Which Procedure is Best for You

Arthritis comes in many forms and affects different joints, but regardless of the type, it hurts. Ankle arthritis is no exception.

By Sara Galli, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Scheduling Orthopedic Appointments Post Covid-19

While it’s normal to feel apprehensive about returning to the hospital, rest assured that we are taking all precautions to keep you safe.

By George Chimento, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

Can Aerobic Exercise Prevent Dementia?

Aerobic exercise increases chemicals in your brain that protects it from dementia.

By Robert John Sawyer, Ph.D.

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

5 Ways to Work Multiple Muscle Groups in the Pool

You can use your pool time to the fullest by incorporating exercise. Improve agility, balance and cardiovascular fitness all at once!

By Catherine Theresa Bowman

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

Shoulder Pain: What Causes It and How to Find Relief

Shoulder pain comes in many forms and can be the result of a sudden sports injury or accumulated pain over time. There are many treatment options available.

By Lindsey Liuzza, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Treating Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Up to 30% of all lower back pain symptoms actually originate in the sacroiliac joint, which connects the base of the spine (sacrum) to the hips.

By Daniel Denis, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

My Child Has an ACL Tear. Now What?

Knee injuries in children are rising as kids become more involved in high-level athletics, and the complexity of these injuries has increased as well.

By Sean Waldron, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

7 Signs You Can Return to Sports After an Injury

Are you ready to get back into the game? Find out.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Orthobiologics May Help Ease Your Chronic Pain

Orthobiologics are substances orthopedists and sports medicine physicians use to help damaged joints and injured muscles heal more quickly.

By Andrew W. Gottschalk, MD