How do you bridge? Donald is using a #redcord station to engage the patients back muscles. Single leg to isolate right glute max, with spinal extension to promote force closure of the pelvis. Also increasing activity in the thoracic spine with scapular retraction, (check out the cervical extension). Also utilizing the #hypervolt to provide vibration to increase neural drive. A lot going on with this exercise the biggest benefit of having one on one care with your physical therapy. Any questions please leave a comment below.
This year has been a tumultuous one, as was 2001. It is only during trying times we as a country country can show our unity and great resolve. #neverforget
We are still closed this Friday Aug. 28, power is out at both of our locations. We plan to be open again on Monday Aug 31. Our office staff will be contacting everyone to cancel this Friday if you need to reach us please message us on Facebook or email us contactus@functionfirstla.com
We are still closed this Friday Aug. 28, power is out at both of our locations. We plan to be open again on Monday Aug 31. Our office staff will be contacting everyone to cancel this Friday if you need to reach us please message us on Facebook or email us contactus@functionfirstla.com
Load them up! Yes referring to loading muscles and joints. If you are having issues whether from pain, tension, awkward moves, etc. building strength can help. Here the patient is doing goblet squats, no matter the age it is never to late for gains 🦵🏼💪🏼😎 #legdayworkout #squats #kettlebell #wolffslaw #onedayatatime #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #gains
Great way to end the week, you know you are doing something right when you receive a referral via fax with smiley faces 😊 and a compliment. #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #feelinggood #blessed #grateful
Bossier clinic getting an upgrade another #Redcord Professional station going up? #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #neurac #ifyoubuildittheywillcome
Cont. of previous post, this is a variation of right hip internal rotation that can be performed on the #redcord system. Previously I have mentioned the importance with hip rotation with athletes. However, this is just as important with our low back pain patients. Often times we hear the story that I have been to therapy and it did not help. Often times the location of pain is not the cause of it. We have used hip internal rotation settings in patients with rib pain, SI dysfunction, low back pain, referred pain (often misdiagnosed as coming from the spine). So if you have had pain issues that have not been resolved this may be a place to start. #neurac #sacroiliacjoint #radiculopathy #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #referredpain #backpain #radiculopathy #tennis #returntosport
Let’s talk internal hip rotation. Before and after photos of internal hip ROM following a #redcord hip internal rotation exercise. Why is this important? If you are an athlete that throws or hits, the ability for your hips to rotate is extremely important. If you are unable to properly rotate, your body will find a way to compensate. Over time these altered movement patterns can cause increased tension, pain and joint issues. Redcord setting to follow, with continued explanation on other reasons for assessing hip rotation. #neurac #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #tennis #hiprotation #sacroiliacjointdysfunction
Reverse nordic curls are the great exercises to improve strength through full muscle range. However, patients might have difficult my performing during earlier stages of rehab. Utilizing short to tall kneeling can be a great alternative. Here the patient is utilizing #redcord suspension system to help assist to improve quality of movement. #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #neurac #hipsurgery #gymnastics #quads
Function First Shreveport crew Halloween costumes! #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #halloweencostume
Bossier clinic dressing up for Halloween, who wore the best costume? Please comment below. #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #halloweencostume #halloween
Great #Redcord webinar hosted by @drpasseredcord of @functionalptnj great discussion on use of vibration for pain and to improve muscle firing. #neurac #neverstoplearning #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt
Let’s talk about engaging your “deep core”. Often times we hear about the importance of doing core work but the explanation is often vague. At Function First PT when we refer to the core we are referring to the slower twitch stability muscles of the spine and extremities. Here the patient is utilizing the right hip adductor (squeeze muscle) to engage her core muscle in the abdomen while maintaining a neutral (straight) spine. This is important to normalize muscle tension prior to more strenuous movements. Have a question please post below. #redcord #neurac #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #core #sacroiliacjoint #triathlon
What makes your clinic different? This is a question we get often and the 2 answers we always give are our 1 patient with 1 therapist approach and our Redcord suspension system. Here Dennis is working a patient through NDT postures to normalize tone and restore movement. Followed by before and after photos of patient in prone. Have you questions please comment or contact us. #redcord #neurac #ndt #cva #strokerecovery #stroke #neuroplasticity
Big shout out to Total Yard Care took some trees down at our Bossier Clinic and cleaned up area around the building! If you need some yard work done hit those guys up, also @msermons97 is awesome with the chainsaw! #putinwork💪
Happy Birthday Sarah! Glad to have you on the team. #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #birthday
Do you even plank bro? Planks are a great exercise to use to integrate musculature together to work as a whole rather than individual. Here we are utilizing the #redcord system to help with front line activation as well as a Pilates ring for lateral/spiral line integration. Also a little serratus activation to top it off. Any questions please post below. #abs #coreworkout #neurac #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #running
It is that time of year, we are cutting the price on our Hypervolts. If you are interested in purchasing one as a gift or for yourself please swing by one of our locations either in Shreveport or Bossier City. #shoplocal #shreveport #bossiercity #f1pt #hypervolt
Happy Thanksgiving from our Function First PT family. Whether you are with your loved ones or staying at home, we hope you have a good day and reflect on the positives of the year.
Oh my goodness your arches collapse you need better shoes.... 👀 How about working on restoring the natural arch of your feet and making the foot more resilient. Here the patient is working on calf raises while on a #totalgym focus on posterior tibialis strengthening while maintaining good 1st ray alignment. Also throw in a #hypersphere for vibration to increase neural drive. #anklerehab #anklesurgery #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #physiotherapy
How functional are your therapy exercises 👀, no matter the kind of therapy you do, loading muscles is also essential, no seeded calf raise machine no problem. Loading the soles is often neglected when it comes to ankle rehab, 75lbs on that ankle will get the muscle pump going #strengthtraining #anklerrehab #anklesurgery #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy
Enjoying the little moments with the F1PT Shreveport team. A little secret santa 🎅 to get you in the holiday spirit. #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #secretsanta #merrychristmas🎄
So a lot to dissect here, patient originally came in with plantar fasciitis which we were able to resolve. Then presented with sacroiliac issues most notably referred pain following pelvic girdle strengthening, symptoms resolved. Now patient reports pain on dorsum of foot patient tested, appropriate for flexion based approach, focus on expanding posterior rib cage while moving trunk into flexion with proper abdominal setting. Close attention to lengthen QL with inhalation along with cervical flexion to lengthen levator scapular. Yes perfect way to destress and decompress, pain resolved. #neurac #redcord #posturalrestoration #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #lowbackpain #plantarfasciitis #sacroiliacjointdysfunction
Got balance? Here Donald is working with his patient focus on reciprocal movement with right arm while maintaining balance on left leg. The right foot has a resistance band to engage posterior and spiral lines while adding perturbations to the free leg. All while maintaining balance on @mobo.board. Looks simple but is challenging. #anklesprain #tennis #kettlebell #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #balance
Wishing everyone a happy new year! Thanks to all of our patients, friends, family that supported us during 2020. Looking forward to 2021 and all it has in store! #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt
Our Bossier City and Shreveport locations will be closed tomorrow (Monday), January 11, 2021. Everyone please stay home and stay warm.
Greg eating good in a Friday didn’t want to wait for the others lol. #happyfridayeveryone
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our day to day lives that we forget the struggles that other people feel everyday and the sacrifices that were made to effect change. Take a moment today to think of how far we have come and yet how far we have to go. #mlkday #martinlutherking
A patient came to us with bilateral foot, knee pain and numbness from his bilateral feet. This patient was previously diagnosed as an “over pronator” who had already been fitted for rigid orthotics to maintain foot arch and was told only that this was the solution. Following myofascial chain exercise on #redcord station, this patient was able to perform short foot exercises on total gym equipment utilizing @naboso_technology insoles to help his increase his neural drive to foot. Pay close attention to the his arches because he now can actively lift them. Also this patient was able to perform squats without pain🦵🏼🦶🏽🙌👟. #footrehab #running #barefootshoes #totalgym #naboso #orthotics #neuropathy
Ok last bernie post promise 😂 chilling on the Redcord swing and the infrared sauna at our Bossier City location. #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #redcord #infaredsauna #berniesanders
What’s better than Redcord? Bernie on the redcords! Happy Friday a little humor can go a long way. #tgif #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #bernie
Need work on the bike? How about a Redcord TT bike 😄 focus on improving front line strength with reciprocal LE movement. Moving from stability towards mobility exercises is essential for return to sport. #redcord #neurac #cycling #pelvicfloordysfunction #sacroiliacjointdysfunction #triathlete #triathlon
So did not get all the audio but here is our radio segment on 710 keel with Erin. Take a quick peep/listen (not much to see in the video). One patient one hour one therapist #redcord #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy
Back to work after the snow storm!
So a lot to digest here, patient is working on a modified deadlift with focus on maintaining active spine and driving through feet. Therapist is utilizing knee wraps to increase neural drive thru feet and lower limbs and some @naboso_technology insoles for extra input really focused on re-establishing foot to brain connection. Any questions or comments please leave below.
Ever sprain your great toe? Well if you do it can be very painful and even alter your walking mechanics (imagine walking with a rock in your shoe). Here I have taped a great toe focus on keeping it aligned with the rest of the 1st ray. Focus on not allowing it to go into valgus. #footrehab #toerehab #rocktape #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy
Cool little therapy hack, patient presents with clonus with open chain movement. Here Donald is providing perturbations to the resistance band, no more clonus. #rockband #rocktape #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #neuroplasticity #clonus
This is a progression from a previous video to a deadlift with a 45lb barbell. Utilizing straps for proprioceptive feed back through LE into pelvis. Patient also utilizing @naboso_technology insoles to increase drive through the feet. Sometimes challenging patients with more difficult exercises yields better results. Load em up 💪🏼 #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #physicaltherapy #footrehab #anklemobility
Feeling special! Always a treat when you get a sweet surprise form one of our great patients. #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy
Perhaps the best soccer team in the Shreveport/Bossier/Minden area? Well they definitely have the best shirts! We love the opportunity to sponsor local teams and other events it is a great way to give back to the community. #thinklocal #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #shreveport #bossiercity #minden
Having trouble with squats? Pain? Far too often when we squat with both legs the body will go into it’s normal pattern of compensation, by squatting single leg you can address these compensations easier the problem is the difficulty. Solution, total gym focus on maintaining tripod with resistance to cue for better deceleration through the quad, as well as an abduction force to engage hip girdle. Any questions comment below. #squats #f1pt #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #singlelegsquat #totalgym #kneepain #runnersknee
How about some standing sliders with same lateral pull! The patient focus here is to engage the hip girdle during a dynamic movement. Want to feel the burn give it a try. #functionfirstphysicaltherapy #f1pt #lowbackpain #pelvicfloor
