physical therapy
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Orthopedic
Lori Wheat has achieved Board certification in Orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association. This is the highest achievement recognized in Therapy for those therapists who specialize in Orthopedics. Lori is one of only two therapists between Shreveport and Alexandria who have achieved this honor.
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Pediatric
Karen Vandersypen has been Board Certified as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist since 1994. She is an expert in developmental screening and infant evaluation. We are fortunate to provide this therapy at Wheat Physical Therapy. Karen is one of three National Certified Neonatal Therapists in the State of Louisiana.
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Holistic/Functional Medicine
Wheat Physical Therapy also offers Holistic/Functional medicine as a division of Physical Therapy for chronic pain.
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Massage Therapy
Wheat Physical Therapy is excited to have a licensed massage therapist on staff. Massage Therapy is an excellent tool to help speed recovery. Some of the physical benefits of massage therapy include:
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Dry Needling
Dry needling is used as a part of a physical therapy management plan. Dry needling is used to increase range of motion that may be limited due to muscle tightness or scar tissue. Dry needling may also treat:
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Osteopractic/Spinal Manipulative Therapy
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Neonatal and Infant developmental intervention
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