General Practitioners

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Primary Care
  On June 6, 2016, the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act was amended to allow patients “Direct Access” to physical therapy services. This means that you do not need a prescription for physical therapy to benefit from our skilled services. In other words, you are not required to see your primary care provider or specialist before seeing a physical therapist. We are now able to evaluate you, determine if you need physical therapy, and implement a treatment program without a referral!

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound is a therapeutic modality that is used by physical therapists. Ultrasound is applied using a round-headed wand or probe that is put in direct contact with the patient’s skin. Ultrasound gel is used on all surfaces of the head in order to reduce friction and assist in the transmission of the ultrasonic waves. The sound waves that pass through the skin cause a vibration of the local tissues. This vibration or cavitation can cause a deep heating locally though usually no sensation of heat will be felt by the patient. In situations where a heating effect is not desirable, such as a fresh injury with acute inflammation, the ultrasound can be pulsed rather than continuously transmitted. Ultrasound can produce many effects other than just the potential heating effect. It has been shown to cause increases in tissue relaxation, local blood flow, and scar tissue breakdown. The effect of the increase in local blood flow can be used to help reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation.
• Iontophoresis
  Iontophoresis is a process of transdermal drug delivery by use of a voltage gradient on the skin. Molecules are transported across the stratum corneum by electrophoresis and electroosmosis and the electric field can also increase the permeability of the skin.

Surgeons

• Reconstructive Surgery
  Anna Means Moore, PT, DPT, OCS grew up in Gloster, LA and attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA where she played on the women’s basketball team. During her sophomore year, she suffered a season ending knee injury which required reconstructive surgery and physical therapy. After experiencing the dedication her physical therapist displayed in helping her return to her love of sports, she knew that she wanted to be able to help others in this manner. She graduated from LSUHSC Shreveport with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2005 and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008.

Physical Therapists

• Physical Therapy
  Our staff believes and promotes our vision of providing excellent care in a manner that glorifies God. They also display a pleasant mannerism and are dedicated to the well-being of the patient at all times.  The mission of The Edge, Physical Therapy and Sports Science Center, is to make a positive physical and spiritual impact in the lives of our patients, clients, and colleagues.   We will offer excellent physical therapy and sports science services within our community, which will enhance the health, participation, and community engagement of each individual.  When you encounter our practice, you can be assured that care is provided in a Christian environment to facilitate healing.  We are also committed to communication with patients to educate them about all aspects of physical therapy including physical condition, plan of care, and billing issues.
• Heel Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  Joint mobilization is a manual therapy intervention, a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a ‘target’ synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Heel Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders.  These orthotics are used in reducing or eliminating foot, knee, hip, or back pain related to standing, walking, or jogging. Common reasons we recommend orthotics are posterior tibialis dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, knee pain, hip or back pain. But everyone will benefit from proper foot support and alignment to prevent injury or overuse.