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Mar 13, 2025

5 Bladder Tips for Festival Season 2025: Dealing with that "Gotta Go" Feeling

Getting the urge to go while out at the fest? Hot sun and salty food can lead to dehydration and bladder irritation. Here's how to stop it.

By Emily Sehrt, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 26, 2024

4 Best Ways to Relieve Holiday Constipation 2024

Stress + anxiety + rich food=digestive issues. You can relieve (and prevent) holiday constipation with these tips.

By Emily Sehrt, PT, DPT

Health Trends

Apr 18, 2024

Festival Ergonomics? Try These Tips to Avoid Aches and Pains

Keep your body at its best for the fest with a bit of planning.

By Tyler Folse and Tamara Fryer, PT, Cert-MDT

Health Trends

Jan 6, 2024

Pro Tips for Peeing at 2024 Mardi Gras Parades

If you're tempted to hover or power pee while using a public toilet at Mardi Gras, you may want to rethink your strategy. Here’s why.

By Emily Sehrt, PT, DPT

Women's Health

Aug 15, 2022

Experiencing Pain During Your Gynecology Exam? Here's What You Can Do

Pelvic exams help your doctor detect signs of cancer and other illness, but these visits can sometimes hurt. Plan ahead to prevent a painful checkup.

By Anna Kimura, PT, DPT and Naomi Chalew, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Acupuncture and COVID-19

Acupuncture can help decrease COVID-19 symptoms while boosting the body's immune response to the virus and reducing stress.

By Shen Kang Fu, DACM, LAc

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 8, 2022

Back to School: How Much Should Your Child’s Backpack Weigh?

Overloaded bookbags can lead to chronic back pain in kids of all ages. Follow these tips to help prevent injury.

By Katelyn Caldwell, LOTR

Women's Health

May 30, 2022

Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Pregnant Mom's Guide for Easy Recovery

Try these therapist-approved exercises during pregnancy and after delivery to help relieve pain, combat incontinence and recover faster.

By Kallie Stewart, PT, DPT, PPCES

Conditions & Treatment

May 16, 2022

How COVID Brain Fog Affects Communication and How to Stop It

Brain fog, memory loss and communication struggles are increasingly being linked to COVID-19. Ochsner speech therapists weigh in on what you can do to stop it.

By Taylor Magaw, MA, SLP

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Food & Fitness

Apr 12, 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

Food & Fitness

Jan 3, 2022

Who Should Wear Compression Socks?

If you regularly experience swollen feet or you’re an athlete with achy legs, compression stockings may be the answer.

By Lauren Bosco, PT

Health Trends

Dec 2, 2021

The Do's and Don'ts of Ladder Safety

Tall ladders and heavy boxes can pose hazardous while decorating for the holidays. Follow these tips to stay safe while getting in the holiday spirit.

By Tyler Folse