Baptist Health Therapy Center-Sherwood

08/18/2025

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body and connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles tendon ruptures are most commonly caused by forceful motions such as running and jumping. In some cases, the rupture or tear will require a surgical repair. Following surgery, recovery is typically done in phases with physical therapy playing an integral role in the recovery process. This will include activities to restore range of motion, increase strength, balance activities, restoring normal gait and return to sport activities. Contact your local Baptist Therapy Center today to see how our teams can help you in your recovery process!

08/16/2025

With the start of the school year, a sudden surge of colds and coughs is common. Dr. Amanda Novack offers some great tips to help you keep your kids healthy.

08/15/2025

Kim Young, director of Baptist Health Wound and Hyperbaric Center-North Little Rock, and Dr. Landon Humphrey, a vascular surgeon and wound specialist, discuss the limb preservation program.

08/14/2025

Baptist Health Women’s Clinic-Conway is happy to welcome Danica Ordonez, MD, to their team.

“Women's health care begins with listening and educating about health and wellness,” Dr. Ordonez said “I believe that we must treat each patient as a whole in order to provide the best care. Maternal care begins in pre-conception, and a healthy and informed patient is a good stepping stone for a healthy pregnancy. Once childbearing goals are achieved, I believe that we must continue to listen to and care for our patients as they walk through peri-menopause and menopause.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Uq67zu

08/13/2025

Ever wondered if hormone replacement therapy could really help? Don't miss KARK tonight at 5 p.m. when Sonseeahray Tonsall sits down with Baptist Health expert Mandy Burton at Baptist Health Urogynecology Clinic and a patient who says this has changed her life.

08/12/2025

Navigating care for a loved one can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Baptist Health PACE offers a comprehensive program designed to help seniors stay in their homes while receiving the support they need. Learn more www.bhpace.org/

08/12/2025

A healthy start is a great start! Here are some of Dr. Udeogu's tips for keeping your kids well.

08/11/2025

Baptist Health Heart Institute/Arkansas Cardiology-Little Rock is pleased to announce that Michael Cross, MD, FACC, FACP, RPVI, will be joining the team.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health Heart Institute/Arkansas Cardiology-Little Rock is pleased to announce that Michael Cross, MD, FACC, FACP, RPVI, will be joining the team. Dr. Cross, a native […]

08/11/2025

Don't miss THV's The Vine tomorrow at 9 a.m. when Baptist Health infectious diseases physician Dr. Amanda Novack explains what to do if you are bitten by a poisonous snake.

08/09/2025

What an incredible effort for a great cause! A huge congratulations to the IT Department for taking home the 1st Place Overall prize and the Corporate Compliance Department for winning 1st Place in Category 2 in the 2025 Summer Cereal Drive. Thanks to their generosity, their teams donated 6,803 boxes of cereal.

Thanks to the hard work of all 43 participating departments and team captains like Vicky Diemer, Candice Ramsey and Kristen Crump, Baptist Health teams collected a massive amount of cereal to benefit the Arkansas Foodbank. Your generosity will make a huge difference to so many families!

08/08/2025

Join Baptist Health’s Stroke Survivor Support Group for support, education, and connection—virtually or in person on the dates provided. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IKxwtl

08/08/2025

Every stage of a woman's life brings new health needs, and Dr. Ijanae Allgood at Baptist Health Comprehensive Women’s Clinic - North Little Rock is here providing care! Discover what makes our clinic unique and how we provide quality primary care for women and children. https://bit.ly/44TZziD.

08/07/2025

Baptist Health recently hosted its inaugural Teacher Externship, a one-day learning experience designed to connect central Arkansas teachers with the world of healthcare. Teachers from Little Rock Southwest High School, North Little Rock High School PTSA, and the North Little Rock Center of Excellence got hands-on experience in simulation labs and learned about workforce trends.

A huge thank you to Baptist Health College Little Rock and all the employees who made this event a success! Together, we're building a stronger bridge between education and healthcare careers.

08/05/2025

Peripheral neuropathy takes place when damage is sustained to nerves in the hands and feet. Symptoms may consist of numbness and tingling in the affected limb, weakness, sensitivity to touch, and balance issues. The most common causes of neuropathy include diabetes, traumatic injuries, and infections; it is also possible to sustain neuropathy following certain medication use, such chemotherapy. Whether or not neuropathy is reversible is largely dependent on the root cause. Regardless of cause, physical therapy serves as an effective treatment option for managing neuropathy symptoms and improving quality of life. Focus on treatment might include flexibility training, aerobic conditioning, or balance training. If you are experiencing neuropathy currently, or are struggling with associated weakness and balance, contact your local Baptist Health Therapy Center for help today!

07/29/2025

Sciatica is characterized by pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that can run from the low back and down the leg. It is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve. Common areas of compression include the lumbar spine, from disc or bony changes, and in the hip from a tight piriformis muscle. Repeated movements, lifting, bending, twisting, and prolonged poor posture can be a few of the causes of sciatica. A thorough evaluation performed by a physical therapist can help to identify the possible causes of the symptoms. From this evaluation, an individualized treatment plan will be developed that may include range of motion exercises, stretching, strengthening, manual treatments and pain relieving modalities. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, our Baptist Health Therapy Centers are here to help!

07/14/2025

Vertigo is a sudden spinning sensation that can disorient the affected individual. The most common cause of vertigo is benign paroxysmal position vertigo (BPPV), an inner ear disorder. With this type of vertigo, dizziness is triggered by changes in head position such as rolling over in bed, sitting up in bed, or standing up from a chair. BPPV can be caused by falls, head trauma, ear infections, and new medications; most of the time, though, it is idiopathic, or without a known cause. Physical therapists are skilled at detecting and treating BPPV. If you think you are currently experiencing a bout of vertigo, contact your local Baptist Health Therapy Center for help today.

07/04/2025

06/16/2025

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting an ankle stretch beyond their limits. Ankle sprains are typically graded on three classifications based on the severity of the injury. For example, a Grade 1 sprain involves light ligament tearing and swelling, whereas a Grade 2 or Grade 3 sprain will involve increasing amounts of ligament damage, tenderness, and difficulty with weight bearing. An ankle sprain is a common injury for individuals of all ages; it may be involved with sports, falls, or walking on uneven surfaces. Initial injury management includes ice, elevation, and compression as needed for swelling. As movement tolerance improves, physical therapy is a beneficial next step in the rehabilitation process. Physical therapy treatment will include range of motion, strength training, and balance training. As you progress, gradual transition into endurance exercises like jogging and agility drills may be initiated as appropriate. A large majority of ankle sprains do not require surgery; however, surgery for chronic spains or sprains that fail to heal with conservative treatment may be warranted. In this case, physical therapy will still play a critical role in return to function. Contact your local Baptist Therapy center today for information on ankle sprain rehabilitation!

06/09/2025

The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is the joint that is formed between the sacrum and the ilium of the hip and is located on both the left and right sides. SI joint dysfunction can be caused by stiffness on one side of the joint, muscle imbalances, hypermobility of the joint, a fall or injury, and overuse from repetitive activities. SI joint dysfunction symptoms may include:

- Sharp, stabbing, or dull pain on one side of your pelvis/low back, groin, or tailbone and pain that may radiate down to the knee

- Pain with sit to stand position change, turning over in bed, bending, or twisting.

- Tightness and tenderness in the hip/buttock region.

- Pain that is worse with walking, standing, and prolonged sitting that is eased by a change of position

Physical therapy can play an important role in helping you achieve pain relief, improve functional ability, and restore any losses in strength and range of motion that you may be experiencing due to SI joint dysfunction. A PT will perform an evaluation and then develop an individualized plan that may include stretching, strengthening, manual treatments, and pain reducing modalities to get you back to your activities. If you are experiencing SI joint dysfunction symptoms, contact your local Baptist Therapy center to see how we can help!

06/02/2025

Whiplash is an injury that occurs due to a sudden and forceful movement of the neck. The most common mechanism for whiplash happens during a car accident, but can also take place with sports injuries or during a fall. Prevention for whiplash includes vehicle seat adjustments and proper seat belt usage, as well avoiding dangerous movements when possible with contact sports. A whiplash injury will strain neck muscles and can potentially damage bone, ligament, and nerves. Once serious injury has been ruled out with imaging, a physician may recommend physical therapy for treatment. Physical therapy treatment may include strengthening and mobilization of the injured muscles, as well as modalities like ice and heat for pain management. If you are suffering from a recent whiplash injury, or are still dealing with pain from an injury in the past, feel free to contact your local Baptist Therapy Center to see how we can help you!

05/19/2025

Total shoulder replacement, also referred to as shoulder arthroplasty, is when a surgeon removes the ends of the two bones that make up the shoulder joint and replaces them with artificial parts. Total shoulder replacement is typically performed when a patient has not responded well to more conservative treatments The two common types of total shoulder replacements are a total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacement. With a traditional total shoulder replacement the ball and socket remain in their original position. With a reverse total shoulder replacement, the ball and socket portions of the shoulder are reversed. Physical therapists play a key role both before and after surgery. Prior to surgery, physical therapy can help patients improve range of motion, strength, and flexibility to promote a better outcome following surgery. After surgery, physical therapists will work to restore range of motion, manage pain, improve strength, and increase functional ability. Contact your local Baptist Therapy Center to see how we can help you!

04/22/2025

A total hip replacement, also known as a total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a surgical procedure in which damaged bone and cartilage is removed from the hip and replaced with prosthetic components. A patient most often undergoes a THA due to severe and progressive osteoarthritis, although trauma and avascular necrosis are common reasons as well. Once the replacement has been decided on and completed, the orthopedic surgeon will likely request for physical therapy to begin soon after. Immediately following surgery, physical therapy emphasis will include decreasing swelling, safe transfers and ambulation, and adherence to post-surgical precautions. As healing progresses, more advanced mobility and strengthening can take place. The THA can be a highly successful surgery, and patients who undergo the surgery can expect a safe return to walking, biking, and other low impact activities. If you have had a total hip replacement, or have plans to have one done soon, consider Baptist Health for your outpatient physical therapy services!

04/07/2025

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04/04/2025

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to our very own OT, Natalie Carden! We love having you on our team and appreciate all you do for our patients!