Blog Articles
Here at Lafayette Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to providing rehabilitation and wellness services to patients throughout the Lafayette area. Our knowledgeable team of physical therapists, massage therapists, and wellness experts are here to help you along your healing journey. See some of our latest tips for recovery and wellness below, and contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Managing TMJD
Originally Posted on March 30, 2016 TMJD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, can be quite the mouthful! An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from TMJD due to hereditary and environmental contributing factors such as posture, hormones, occupation, and stress. Only 5 to 10 percent of those affected seek medical treatment, and on average wait more than […]
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Do Gratitude Activities Increase Mental Wellbeing in Healthy Adults?
Originally Posted on February 16, 2016 My family has a tradition that every year at Thanksgiving we go around the table and share what we are thankful for. My dad was grateful for his current passion for the guitar, my brother for the new Fallout 4 video game and my mom for her upcoming retirement. […]
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Get Your Year Started Right!
Originally posted February 12, 2016 Get Your Year Started Right! A lecture by Travis Moore, PT, DPT Missed our lecture? Don’t worry! Catch up with us on our “In Case You Missed It” blog! We’ve all heard “new year, new you” and watched as our local gyms crowd with a surge of resolution-makers that tapper […]
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Mommy Mechanics
Originally posted December 23, 2015 The Mommy Body Mommies (and caregivers) are constantly bending over to pick up baby, toys on the floor, the dog bowl, the spilled peas and the arsenal of strollers, car seats and diaper bags. The constant and repetitive bending adds up to strain and unfortunately pain in our body’s tissues. Ultimately […]
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Tips for TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder, formerly TMJ)
Originally postd on November 5, 2015 Tips for TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder, formerly TMJ) Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD or formerly TMJ) can have a variety of symptoms including jaw clicking, muscle tightness, joint stiffness, locking, pain, tingling, numbness and others that can have an impact on a person’s quality of life. The presence […]
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