South Arkansas Rehabilitation

08/18/2025

Our 2025 Summer Senior Seminar Series has concluded. We are thankful to all who attended, and we hope that the experience was valuable, practical, and helpful.

Our topics included “Optimizing brain health and cognitive function across the lifespan” in June; “How to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls as you age” in July; and “Rethinking osteoarthritis: A more hopeful, helpful, and contemporary perspective” in August.

We welcome your feedback on how to optimize your experience in future seminars of this type. If you have additional ideas for topics or logistics or anything else, just let us know by commenting below.

Thanks again for a great summer of seminars!

08/12/2025

Really grateful to all who came to our Senior Summer Seminar in Monticello today! The room was FULL of folks interested in hearing new perspectives about a more helpful and hopeful approach to living with osteoarthritis. Thanks for coming!

Next up is McGehee, 8/14/25, 10am at South Arkansas Rehab- Hwy 65 Clinic (1303 Hwy 65); and Lake Village, 8/14/25, 1pm at the library (107 Church St).

Call today to register.

08/10/2025

[SAR-chasm] is a part of our efforts to bridge the communication gap among healthcare providers by sharing a PT perspective on common clinical challenges. The more we communicate, the better we can collaborate to provide optimal outcomes for our patients.

This month: Early intervention in the treatment of concussion injuries has repeatedly been shown to be associated with improved post-concussion recovery and a decreased risk of experiencing persisting symptoms. The old "dark room" avoidance-based approach is NOT an optimal or effective post-concussion strategy. After 24-48 hours, a guided strategy of progressive and appropriate exposures to cognitive, physical, and social engagement IS optimal and effective. That's what we craft with the patient when we provide an early intervention service following concussion.

08/08/2025

Next week we wrap up our Summer Senior Seminar Series.

In July the demand in Monticello almost exceeded our capacity (a lovely problem!), so please call to reserve a spot (and help us plan out the logistics).

08/02/2025

This information is consistent with and reinforces the information we presented in our June Senior Seminar related to optimizing brain health and cognitive fitness across the lifespan.

We have one round of seminars left this summer. The August workshop is entitled “Rethinking Osteoarthritis: a Hopeful, Helpful, and Contemporary Perspective.”

Check out our page for more details.

A study of more than 2,100 people ages 60 to 79 found that an intensive two-year program of mental and physical activities, along with a heart-healthy diet, improved memory and thinking.

08/01/2025

It's August! Time for the last round of our Summer Senior Seminar Series! Up next: Dumas!

07/30/2025

A concussion is a treatable injury! (Meaning that just waiting around for things to get better is NOT the best recovery strategy.) Proper treatment advice (post-concussion DOs and DON’Ts) can benefit everyone with a concussion. And some folks may need individualized treatment if symptoms persist. Appreciate if the opportunity to present a contemporary, evidence- based framework at UCA DPT over the past couple of days.

Finishing up MSK III with Nat Grubbs, PT, OCS from South Arkansas Rehabilitation for concussion management. UCA DPT is so grateful for his expertise and enthusiasm!

07/24/2025

August is right around the corner and brings with it our final presentation of the Summer Senior Seminar Series! Join us for a myth-busting, bias-shattering, and hopeful/helpful look at the newest thoughts surrounding osteoarthritis.

Dumas: 8/06 @ 10am at the Dumas Community Center (18 Belmont Street).
Monticello: 8/12 @ 10am at South Arkansas Rehab (1200 Old Warren Road).
McGehee: 8/14 @ 10am at South Arkansas Rehab - Hwy 65 Clinic (1303 Hwy 65).
Lake Village: 8/14 @ 1pm at the Lake Village Branch Library (108 Church St.)

07/24/2025

Ducks!
Hospice Home Care

07/23/2025

Looking forward to this opportunity to collaborate with our friends at Paradigm.Fitness!

🧠✨ FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR ALERT! ✨🧠
We’re excited to partner with South Arkansas Rehab as part of their Summer Senior Seminars—and you’re invited!

Join us at Paradigm Fitness on Wednesday, July 23 at 10 AM for a special presentation:

🎙️ “Optimizing Brain Health & Cognitive Function Across the Lifespan”
Presented by the knowledgeable and engaging Nat Grubbs, this seminar will explore how to keep your brain sharp, focused, and functioning at its best—no matter your age!

✅ Learn simple strategies to boost brain health
✅ Discover how movement, nutrition, and mindset play a role
✅ Leave feeling empowered to take charge of your mental well-being

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 23
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Paradigm Fitness, Monticello AR
💸 Cost: FREE & open to the public!

Tag a friend who needs this! 🧠💪

07/19/2025

Frozen Shoulder.

"SAR-chasm" is our monthly communication targeting healthcare professionals. If you ever hear someone touting a "miracle cure" for "instant relief" from your frozen shoulder, I'd advise you to avoid that person and save your money.

But that doesn't mean there isn't help. An injection into the shoulder joint (particularly early, when pain is greater than stiffness) can be helpful. And a physical therapist can help guide you through the process, finding ways that help you modify symptoms and gradually restore mobility, helping you to navigate what can be a lengthy recovery in an optimal manner.

It's not always easy. It's not always quick. But help IS available. At South Arkansas Rehab. Monticello and McGehee. 870-367-1548.

07/16/2025

Hey Dumas!!! (and Pickens and Wi******er and Back Gate and Dark Corner and Garrett Bridge and Gould and...all y'all!)