I thought we’d never get rid of all that snow. The weather this past week has been really nice, leaving only a few remnants of this past season’s blizzard. But we’re all done with that, right? It’s hard to (ok, maybe it’s an excuse) clean in the winter in Wisconsin. Who likes to clean out the garage in a parka? As temperatures continue to climb (a girl can dream), many will be checking off those chores they’ve put off all winter. The first weekend of (really) warm weather is the perfect time to start in on the spring cleaning: clean out the gutters, flip the mattress, wash down the baseboard, dust the ceiling fans, make piles for the garage sale, scrub the floors, wash the drapes, vacuum the sofa, clean the windows, plant your seedlings, sweep out the garage, put things up in the attic, and clean under the bed. But, as your physical therapist, please DON’T do all of these things at ONCE. I don’t want you to injure or re-injure yourself. Play it safe (your back will thank you) and break these tasks up over several days or weekends. Or, better yet, pay someone else to do them while you go outside and ride your bike, walk in the park, or enjoy a picnic at the lakefront.
MoniqueSerpasPT
My name is Monique Serpas, PT, DPT, OCS. I am a physical therapist and board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist practicing at the Southeast Louisiana Healthcare System in New Orleans, LA. 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 also have developed fall prevention and golf-related rehab programs in the past. 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), Louisiana Physical Therapy Association (LPTA), and the Orthopaedic and Neurology sections of the APTA.
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March 21, 2011
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