Hands-On Care To Return You to
What Matters Most

A PLACE OF HOPE AND HEALING Request an Appointment

Are You
Having Trouble with Daily Activities?

  • Not Sure Which Treatment is Best?
  • Tired of Being Treated Like a Number?
  • Is Pain Stealing Your Joy?
  • Want to Avoid Unnecessary Drugs, Expensive Tests, and Surgery?

Our Promises to You

You’ll Experience a One-Hour, Thorough Initial Evaluation

  • Feel Empowered with a Personalized Care Plan & Educational Information

You’ll Recover Your Strength, Mobility, & Confidence

  • Reach Your Goals & Enjoy Life Again Doing the Things You Love

Getting Started is FAST & EASY

Is This Your
First Experience with Physical Therapy?

We appreciate that pain can make you anxious, uncomfortable, and you might be uncertain about how we can help.

Rest assured that Dr. Ryan, PT is a licensed professional with over a decade of experience helping patients in the Slidell & surrounding areas, recover from painful musculoskeletal and movement disorders.

Areas We Treat:

Services We Provide

Patient Success Stories
  • Ryan and his team are fantastic and really helped me. Not only am I now pain free, but I also am equipped to carry on my progress at home. It is clear that Ryan and Lauren, as well as all other staff, have a passion for their profession…

    Anja S.
  • I am a long distance runner and have had many visits with Ryan over the years. He saved me from having to have knee surgery and was always on point in his assessments and therapy. The staff is always kind and courteous. I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist.

    Steph W.
  • The amount of personal attention was incredible! The entire team took the time to get to know me . I never had a doubt that Ryan and his amazing team could get me standing an walking again!

    Ginger Beard Man

We are In-Network with Most Insurance Plans

NOTE: No Referral No Problem - We Can See Patients Without a Physician’s Referral

If you don’t see your plan listed, please give us a call.
We make every effort to verify your insurance benefits before your first visit with us.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER US OVER
CORPORATE CLINICS OR HOSPITALS:
Comparison Table
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  • Dedication to a Personalized Experience
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  • Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists
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  • Free Pain Relief Workshops
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Experts
  • Free Consultation
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Alpha Physical Therapy
Dedication to a Personalized Experience: Yes
One-on-One Treatment with Your Therapist: Yes
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists: Yes
Dry Needling: Yes
Vestibular Rehabilitation Experts: Yes
Free Pain Relief Workshops: Yes
Immediate Appointments Available: Yes
Free Consultation: Yes
Most Affordable: Yes
Corporate
Dedication to a Personalized Experience: No
One-on-One Treatment with Your Therapist: No
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists: Maybe
Dry Needling: Maybe
Vestibular Rehabilitation Experts: No
Free Pain Relief Workshops: No
Immediate Appointments Available: Maybe
Free Consultation: No
Most Affordable: No
Hospital
Dedication to a Personalized Experience: No
One-on-One Treatment with Your Therapist: Maybe
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialists: Maybe
Dry Needling: Maybe
Vestibular Rehabilitation Experts: Maybe
Free Pain Relief Workshops: No
Immediate Appointments Available: No
Free Consultation: No
Most Affordable: No

The Recovery Process

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    • Pain Relief

      Reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation are common goals in this phase of recovery. Injury protection, elevation, appropriate medications, compression, and patient education are important.

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    • Introduce Movement

      Pain-free passive, manual therapy, active range of motion, and cardiorespiratory exercises, are indicated here. Education about pain and a positive attitude may help.

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    • Strengthening

      Progressive loading of healing soft tissues, the reintroduction of low-stress neuromuscular reeducation, balance training, and basic functional activities are part of this rehabilitation phase.

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    • Functional Retraining

      Progressing strengthening exercises, improving flexibility, and advanced balance exercises are part of phase 4. Resuming functional movement (e.g. sports movements) occurs in this phase.

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    • Recovery & Prevention

      Functional movements are progressed, a controlled re-introduction to sports or challenging environments is initiated. Continued strengthening, flexibility, balance, endurance, and goal-specific training occurs during this phase. Education and future injury prevention are discussed.

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