It’s New Year‘s Eve. The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop. Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution. It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution. Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people [...]
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About MoniquePT
My name is Monique Serpas, PT, DPT. I am a physical therapist that practices at HealthReach Rehab-Norhshore in Glendale,WI. I realize how difficult it can be to overcome an injury or manage a chronic condition and am focused on helping my clients achieve wellness through a physically active lifestyle. I treat orthopaedic, balance, and vestibular disorders and practice using a combination of hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education. This enables my patients to assist in their own recovery and injury prevention. I worked with a multidisciplinary team at HealthReach to develop an evidence-based program for the prevention of falls in older adults. I also developed a golf rehab and injury prevention program for HealthReach Sports Medicine. I hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin (2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University (2004). I am a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association (WPTA), and the Orthopaedic and Neurology sections of the APTA. I serve on the state board of the WPTA.If you want to connect beyond the blog, click on the following social network icons to find me:
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Santa Needs a Physical Therapist
December 24, 2011
Delivering holiday cheer, hope, and of course Christmas presents to all the good boys and girls of the world is an enormous undertaking. As I was doing my last-minute shopping I started wondering about the physical demands of Santa’s job. Physical therapists develop the best treatment plans when they have a good understanding of the [...]
You Can Dance If You Want To
November 16, 2011
Since I cancelled my cable, I’ve been watching more Netflix. Recently I was browsing through the “Suggestions for You” category when I found “Gotta Dance” a documentary about the first-ever senior citizen hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets. It’s a story about people being active at any age and against odds… it’s scary [...]
It’s National #PhysicalTherapy Month!
October 1, 2011
October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM). This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life. Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.” There are several options for staying active through sports [...]
You know what really sucks?
August 8, 2011
This weekend I participated in the MS 150 Best Dam Bike Ride, to raise awareness and money to find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). The event is a fun and unique experience, riding 75 miles each day for two days with around 2,000 other people who have all sorts of stories. There were a [...]
Peas and Carrots: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and A Stiff Neck
July 11, 2011
An article[i] in the The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) recently discussed a possible new hallmark of carpal tunnel syndrome – a stiff neck. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition in which a nerve in the wrist is compressed, causing symptoms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand. It can cause considerable pain and debility [...]
Sleep and Its Impact on Your Physical Therapy
April 29, 2011
Since the news about the air traffic controllers a few weeks ago, it seems like the topic of sleep is being discussed everywhere. When I initially evaluate my patients I ask about their sleep habits and make recommendations on which positions might be the best and those to avoid. The position in which one chooses [...]
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