Fyzical Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers Lafayette

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers under Dr. Jerry Yarborough is now up to 8 locations! As part of this process we are merging our social media accounts.
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Why did the physical therapist organize an Easter egg hunt in the gym?

-To help their patients find balance between fun and eggs-ercise!
Happy Easter!

At FYZICAL, we want to wish everyone a blessed Easter Sunday!

“Death could not hold You. The veil tore before You. You silenced the boast of sin and grave.
The Heavens are roaring. The praise of Your glory.
For You are raised to life again.” - Hillsong Worship

Happy Doctors Day to Dr. Nathan and Dr. Kacy Macaluso, two extraordinary physical therapists at FYZICAL whose passion for healing and dedication to their patients inspire us all. Your expertise, empathy, and tireless commitment to improving lives make a profound difference every day. Thank you for your exceptional care and for being true healthcare heroes!

Thank you for the hardwork and dedication to all doctors who care for others and save lives.

Today, on National Doctors Day, I want to shine a light on Ashley Mejia, Au.D, CCC-A who plays a crucial role in improving people’s lives. Her dedication to helping individuals with hearing loss, her patience in providing personalized care, and her commitment to enhancing quality of life deserve our gratitude and recognition. Thank you, Dr. Ashley, for your invaluable work!

Ashley Dronet Mejia

Thank you, KLFY, for sharing our story so we can continue to help others get back to a better quality of life!

Are you tired of feeling dizzy or unsteady on your feet? FYZICAL Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers are here to help you regain your balance and confidence in every step you take. From diagnostic testing with our Audiologist, Dr. Ashley Mejia, to seeing one of our Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist assistants with the great help of our PT tech., you will receive personalized treatment plans designed to address your unique needs and get you back on solid ground.

Call today to schedule an appointment! 337-210-2098

A local physical therapy center takes a wholistic approach to recovery A local physical therapy center takes an wholistic and unique approach to improving your quality of life.

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A local physical therapy center takes a wholistic approach to recovery A local physical therapy center takes an wholistic and unique approach to improving your quality of life.

Have a fun and safe Mardi Gras!
-FYZICAL Lafayette

😀Guilt Free Happiness!😀

When you're young it seems like you need to ask permission to do everything, but you're a grown-up now and you are your own boss!💪💪💪

OK, so with being an adult comes some adult responsibilities, but what's stopping you giving yourself permission to be and do what you want?!

Give yourself permission (guilt free!) to:
• Be happy
• Take care of yourself
• Have fun
• Make mistakes
• Say ‘no'
• Ask for help
• Change your mind

What are you going to give yourself permission to do? 😀

Come Back to Life!

Whether you have lower, mid or upper back pain, it can seriously impair your outlook on life and your happiness, but worry no more! FYZICAL Lafayette aims to provide a solution to you and to your problem, as well as supply information that will help you stay healthy and pain free.

There's no reason for you to live life in pain 😔, there's too much to see, feel and experience when you're able to stand tall!☺️

Therapy

Walking back to Happiness

Walking at any pace provides great rewards for your health including benefits for your joints and muscles, as well as your heart, lungs, bowels, and brain. Even though walking may not be the most aggressive activity out there, injuries do still occur as more of your body is involved than you might think. FYZICAL Lafayette explains how proper technique can help you get the most out of your walk.

Walking - Enjoy but don't strain or sprain Although not generally considered a ‘strenuous’ form of exercise, fitness walking should still be considered formidable! Walking at any pace provides great rewards for your health including benefits for your joints and muscles, as well as your heart, lungs, bowels, and brain. Even walkin...

🛤️Back on Track🛤️

When your spine is correctly aligned, the rest of your bones and organs will thank you! Problems with breathing, sleeping, digestion, or chronic pain can be caused by your spinal alignment.

FYZICAL Lafayette use physical therapy assessment, manual techniques and personalized exercises to get your spine back on track and your body functioning at its best.💯

Visit us online at www.fyzical.com/lafayette or make an appointment today at 337-210-2098.

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Concussion Program
Physical therapy programs for concussion often build in vestibular therapy, which helps you orient yourself during periods of lightheadedness or loss of balance. Exercises such as fixing your gaze at a certain point in the distance, or using simple movements to stabilize your core and limbs, are invaluable during such moments.

Symptoms of concussion can be quite varied, depending on the nature of your injury, as well as your age and gender. Some problems for which people seek physical therapy for concussions include:

-Fatigue
-Weight loss or weight gain
-Ongoing headaches
-Irritability
-Loss of balance and frequent falls
-Dizziness and lowered blood pressure
-Muscle weakness and spasms

The natural fatigue and required resting that early concussion recovery entails often results in weakened muscles and lowered endurance. To combat that, your physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers will customize a strength-building program for you, as well as guide you through aerobic moves that help you regain that endurance.

Call us today at (337) 210-2098

“Is hot or cold better for my pain?” Most of the time, the answer is both, just not at the same time. My professional recommendation has always been to use heat or a hot pack as a “warm up” and to use ice or a cold pack as a “cool down” -Dr. Nathan Macaluso

HEAT:
* Helps our muscles, tendons, and ligaments relax.
* Increases blood flow.
* Allows us to perform activities with little or no limitations.
* Helps us feel better and move better!

COLD:
* Decreases blood flow.
* Reduces inflammation.
* Reduces activity of the nerves to help reduce pain and quiet overactive muscles.
* Helps ease tenderness and soreness after an injury.

So, how can you use both hot and cold to help you feel and move better? When used appropriately, both temperatures can reduce pain and improve your functional status—the keyword is appropriate.

So, there you have it. Both hot and cold therapy can and should be used together when dealing with pain or injury.

Call and schedule an appointment at 337-210-2098!

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Navigating the New Year, Setting Healthy Goals While many people set New Year's Resolutions and goals, only some achieve them. A recent survey reports that 55% of respondents kept their New Year's resolution for less than a year, with 19% lasting just one month. In this article, we’ll discuss the ten best ways to set (and keep) healthy goals f...

As we usher in the New Year, make a resolution to prioritize your health and well-being. Decide to take a proactive step towards a healthier, more balanced life by seeking physical therapy at FYZICAL Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers. With a commitment to improving your overall health, we look forward to addressing any challenges related to dizziness and preventing falls. Here's to a year of strength, stability, and a renewed sense of vitality. Cheers to a healthier YOU in the New Year!

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Inside the Ear

**70 Best New Year's Resolution Ideas to Inspire You in 2024**

Kick Off 2024 Right with These Inspiring New Year's Resolution Ideas Change your habits, change your life!

If you’re constantly facing lower back, hip or knee pain—you might be feeling arthritis. As we age, the cartilage in our joints wears down, causing painful bone on bone rubbing, inflammation, stiffness, and pain. While there is no cure for replacing cartilage yet, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, by improving your joint movement, muscle strength, balance, and coordination. It’s even possible to eliminate symptoms entirely, depending on the amount of arthritis you have. If you have regular aches and pains, keep reading. We have a solution!
Call us today and schedule your appointment with FYZICAL at 337-210-2098.

At FYZICAL Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers in Lafayette are here to help! FYZICAL is unlike any therapy center you’ve been to before. Our highly skilled, compassionate team of physical therapists are 100% focused on achieving optimal health and wellness for you so you can get back to living the life you enjoy. Unlike other therapy centers, you will receive a specific program designed uniquely for you. NO 'one program fits all' here. There is NO other you!
Call and schedule your appointment today at 337-210-2098.

What is FYZICAL?

The festive period is a great time for celebrating with family and friends! We’re here to help you and or your loved ones hear better so you can get the most out of life. Everything we do focuses on that goal, from our Audiologist, Dr. Ashley Mejia, our knowledge and skills, our hearing tests, the brands we select and how we expertly fit your hearing aids, should you need them. It all starts with a hearing evaluation and a conversation with you about your lifestyle, needs and preferences.
Call FYZICAL Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers today to schedule your hearing test with Dr. Ashley Mejia at 337-210-2098.

Enjoy a little exercise fun this holiday season!

12 Days of Christmas Physical Therapy Exercises - LLA Therapy Get active this Holiday Season with the 12 Exercises of Christmas.  Even if you do not start on the first day of Christmas, pick up on that day and have fun! Happy Holidays! On the FIRST day of Christmas my PT gave to me: 1 20 second SLEIGH RIDE On the SECOND day of Christmas my…

https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/good-food/8-easy-tips-for-healthy-holiday-eating/2019/11
*8 EASY TIPS FOR HOLIDAY EATING*

1. Eat Wisely
Practicing mindful eating every day can help prevent overindulging while also increasing enjoyment. Be mindful of those hunger cues. Eat slowly and savor each bite.

2. Portion control
This is a key to enjoying holiday foods without feeling deprived. Use a smaller plate that allows for less food on your plate and aids in portion control.

3. Fill up on fiber-rich foods
These help satisfy hunger and are lower in calories.

4. Don’t skip meals
When you skip a meal earlier in the day, you are more likely to overeat at dinner.

5. Reflect on your favorite holiday foods
Make sure to incorporate them while also avoiding the foods that do not bring enjoyment.

6. Don't deprive yourself of every treat
Enjoying a sweet treat each day while also choosing healthier snacks is a great way to have balance and not fill up on empty calories.

7. Incorporate vegetables
Keep a bag of fruit and veggies with cheese, yogurt, or hummus available to enjoy for a snack. Or make a large salad with a colorful assortment of favorite fruits and vegetables.

**Recipe ideas: Appetizers can include vegetable strips with a low-fat dip. Or serve baguette rounds topped with light spreads such as hummus and basil, chopped chicken or a bit of salmon. Vegetable roll-ups can be served using a thin pastry such as rice paper. Fill them with low-fat cottage cheese, tofu and fresh vegetables.

8. Maintain an exercise routine
Aim for 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity each day to help you feel healthier during the holiday season. A brisk walk after a holiday dinner is a great time to call family and friends you haven't been able to see. Be an example and get the kids involved in exercise. This helps support healthy habits at a young age.

Dizziness may be a symptom of certain medical conditions that also affect your sense of balance. Dizziness and balance issues may also cause muscle fatigue and headache. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy may help people with conditions including:

-Vertigo.
-Ménière disease.
-Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
-labyrinthitis.
-Vestibular neuritis.
-Migraine headache.
-Stroke.
-Traumatic brain injury.
-Falling risk

What happens before I start vestibular rehabilitation therapy?

You will need to have your symptoms evaluated. You may visit our Audiologist, Dr. Ashley Mejia, for a vestibular test. These are different tests to evaluate how well the vestibular part of your inner ear is working. Our physical therapist will evaluate your balance, your gait (how you walk), your arm and leg strength and flexibility.

To schedule an appointment, call us at 337-210-2098.