LaBorde Occupational & Physical Therapy Center

Specialties

Physical and Occupational Therapy: including Spine & Upper Extremity Specialists .

Physical Therapists: specializing in spine (back & Neck) and lower extremities (hip, knee, foot, ankle)

Certified Hand Therapists: specializing in Shoulder, Elbow and Hand Injuries — both neurological and orthopedic,

Therapist Specialty areas include Arthritis, Burns, Brain Injury and Balance Problems. Diagnosis frequently treated include: Carpal Tunnel & other nerve compression disorders, Golfers & Tennis Elbow (epicondylitis), Rotator Cuff Disorders (and other Shoulder Pain), CMC Arthritis and DeQuervains Tenosynovitis, Trigger fingers, Tendon repairs and other hand problems

Specialty Programs: Burn Rehabilitation, Balance Programs, Brain Injury, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia Programs.

History

Established in 1980.

Serving Acadiana with «Healing Hands» since 1980 — for over 30 years.

Meet the Business Owner

Claudia L.

Business Owner

Owner — Director: Claudia Barfield LaBorde, OTR, CHT (30 years of experience)

Licensed Occupational Therapist Certified Hand Therapist

Claudia LaBorde has special training and 30 years plus experience in the treatment of Upper Extremity Injury, Traumatic Brain injuries and Severe Burns. As a Certified Hand Therapist, she brings a special expertise to care of hand, shoulder, elbow, wrist and other upper extremity injuries. She been cited for excellence in her field by the National Federation of Business and Professional Women, and is also a recipient of the Louisiana Small Business Person of the Year Award. She has organized and implemented patient care programs in hospital and clinical settings, has written numerous therapy protocols, and has served as a guest lecturer for professional and civic organizations. Her degree in Occupational Therapy is from the Louisiana State Medical Center in New Orleans.