- Osteoporosis
- ArthritisAquatic therapy is highly beneficial for a wide range of patients and diagnoses. The water allows for more range of motion and a greater tolerance for exercise than exercising on land. Chronic osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-operative patients, low back pain, and obesity are some examples of patients who are appropriate for aquatic therapy.
- FibromyalgiaAll of the Spectrum facilities have programs which are designed to merge, and blend, the areas of exercise, fitness training, and medical wellness. While continuing to offer the traditional high energy group classes, personal training, and state-of-the-art equipment, Spectrum Fitness & Medical Wellness also has space, equipment, and programming for individuals who may not be ‘regular’ exercisers and for those who are managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, obesity, chronic fatigue, and many other conditions that are positively impacted very significantly by exercise. The focus is on normalizing numbers such as blood pressure, body weight, body fat percentage, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels. EXERCISE IS MEDICINE !
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Stroke RehabilitationThe goal of rehabilitation after stroke is to teach you to become as independent as possible. The keystone to stroke rehabilitation is reteaching the brain to do the functions that have been affected by the stroke. The brain has an incredible ability to retrain a different area of the brain to take over the functions of the brain that have been lost due to the stroke. This is called neuroplasticity. “Neuro” refers to the brain cells and “plasticity” refers to the pliable nature of different brain cells to take over lost functions. With rehabilitation, brain cells regenerate, re-establish, and rearrange the needed brain circuits to resume lost functions despite the original cells and pathways having been damaged by the stroke. The brain effectively compensates for the dead or damaged brain cells. In instances where it cannot establish these new connections, rehabilitation works to teach the brain and body to compensate for the disabilities that occur due to the stroke.
- High Cholesterol
- Mental HealthA stroke affects the whole person; depending on the severity it can physically affect both your upper and lower limbs, your cognition, your vision, your speech and your emotional and mental health. As such, it is important to work with a full multidisciplinary team in order to best treat and manage all affected aspects. Your team may include your doctor, your Physical Therapist, a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist, a dietician, a psychologist, a social worker, and other health care professionals. Together this team of professionals can address your deficits as a whole and work together to provide you with the most effective treatment to maximize your overall abilities.
- Diabetes Care
- UltrasoundUltrasound is a modality that emits high frequency sound waves that vibrate the tissues deep inside the injured area. This vibration creates heat that draws blood and nutrients to the injured area to assist in the healing process. It is used to treat pathologies related to tendons, muscles, and other joint structures. It effects promote tissue relaxation, increase soft tissue extensibility and range of motion, decrease muscle spasm, inflammation, and pain thus speeding up the healing process.
- MRIComputed Tomography (CT) scan and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan: These tests are done on your brain and used to locate the exact location of the stroke and to determine if it has been caused by a blockage or a bleed. These tests can also help rule out other conditions that may be causing symptoms, such as an infection or a brain tumour
- Computed Tomography
- Iontophoresis
- SciaticaPiriformis muscle injections are commonly used to determine what is causing buttock and sciatica type pain. Piriformis muscle injections are both diagnostic injections and therapeutic injections, meaning that they can both help your health care professional determine the cause of your pain and may also provide you with relief from the pain. These injections work to eliminate pain temporarily by paralyzing the piriformis muscle and stopping spasm in the muscle. If the piriformis muscle is injecte...
- Hip ReplacementI underwent hip replacement surgery of my left hip on April 21, 2008. After receiving home health therapy, I was released to outpatient rehab and chose Peak Performance Physical Therapy for this stage in my recovery. I have always been an active male, very involved with golf and worked out on a regular basis at the Spectrum next door.
- Knee ReplacementMy name is Marleen. I had the pleasure of working with Lindsey and the rest of the staff at Peak Performance Physical Therapy at the Gonzales office. I arrived at Peak in late July 2008 just three weeks after having surgery for a total right knee replacement. Upon arrival I was greeted by Dee, who is friendly with a wonderful smile, and asked to fill out the usual paper work.
- Calluses
- Physical TherapyAt Peak Performance Physical Therapy we look forward to assisting in prevention and recovery from injuries that can occur in everyday life. We commonly see patients that have injured themselves walking, hiking, gardening, or lifting things at home.
- Occupational TherapyAt Peak Performance, we understand the need for students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and exercise/fitness studies to gain first-hand knowledge and experience in the field. We take significant pride in the many student volunteers and techs who have gained experience at Peak and went on to graduate from a professional clinical program of their choosing.
- Tennis Elbow
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Aquatic TherapyPeak Performance Physical Therapy's Industriplex location is right off Siegen Lane, with easy access to Airline Highway. Also convenient to I-10, it’s a great choice for commuters and residents of South Baton Rouge. It’s also one of our three locations offering aquatic therapy, which can be beneficial for many patients.
- Manual TherapyIf the physical therapist feels that physical therapy treatment is indicated to solve the problem, he/she will develop a treatment plan, discuss it with you, and get started on getting you better. This plan normally consists of attending therapy 2-3 times per week for direct supervision and progression of exercise, performing manual therapy techniques, and may also include therapeutic modalites. Our therapists will guide you through the rehab process and get you back to your highest level of pain-free, functional activity.
- Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy
- Achilles TendonitisIontophoresis is a non-invasive method of delivering anti-inflammatory medications into the skin and to deeper tissues through the use of electrical polarity. It is based on the principal that like charges repel. With a direct current, an electrical charge can be applied to a charged medication of the same polarity and the drug will be ‘pushed’ into and through the skin. The most common medication used in this treatment is the corticosteroid drug, dexamethasone. When properly applied, it is virtually painless and the medication is delivered directly to the treatment site. Because it avoids injection, there is a decreased risk of infection and very minimal potential for skin trauma. This treatment also enables a greater concentration of medication to reach a localized area than oral medications, and reduces the risk of side effects. It is also completed in a short amount of time. Iontophoresis is commonly used to treat soft tissue and other musculoskeletal inflammation including tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and TMJ disorders. For optimal results, this modality is used in combination with exercise, activity modification, and manual therapy.
- Calluses
- Foot OrthoticsYou put your feet through a lot on a daily basis, tell them thank you with a little help from Peak Performance's custom foot orthotics. Take the steps to care for your feet so they can take you through life—whether it’s trips to the grocery store, playing with the kiddos in your life, or even getting back into the gym. Contact Peak Performance Physical Therapy to get more information on how you can start improving your life—from the ground up—with custom foot orthotics.
- Plantar FasciitisHave you ever considered how much your quality of life depends on your feet? When they’re out of whack, it can feel like you've lost your footing. Orthotics can help with your balance, posture, and foot ailments from calluses to plantar fasciitis. They can also ease pain from your soles all the way up to your neck. Choosing custom foot orthotics means they are specifically manufactured to fit your feet and address your specific issues. This isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, it's custom-made to fit (and fix) your problem.