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Our Lady of Lourdes Outpatient Rehab at Ambassador

We offer the most comprehensive therapy program in Acadiana including physical, occupational and speech therapies focusing on orthopedic and neurological care for all ages. In addition, our licensed and highly trained therapists offer specialized programs in the areas of pelvic floor, lymphedema management, driver rehabilitation and hand therapy, helping patients resume an active lifestyle enjoying the things they love the most.

Pediatric Therapy

From developmental delays to orthopedic and sports injuries affecting the region’s youth athletes and handwriting assistance to feeding therapy, our experienced therapists are ready to help your child discover new levels of ability and independence.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Our certified therapists assist area women with pelvic floor and rectal pain, chronic constipation, urinary or fecal incontinence and pelvic floor issues arising during and after pregnancy.

  • What is pelvic floor disorder?

    Pelvic muscles, similar to a sling, support the uterus, bladder and rectum. Contracting and relaxing the pelvic muscles controls bowel and bladder movement. When the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that support pelvic organs don’t work as they should, this can lead to:

    • Frequent urination or an urgent need to go to the bathroom
    • Urinary leakage
    • Constipation
    • Bowel incontinence
    • Pain during intercourse
    • Pelvic pain or pressure; pelvic heaviness, rectal pain, testicular pain
    • Tailbone, lower back, or hip pain

  • What does pelvic floor therapy include?

    Pelvic floor therapy is a non-surgical solution that includes:

    • Exercises to identify and strengthen the pelvic floor
    • Core-strengthening exercise Biofeedback techniques to improve muscle contraction and relaxation using EMG and real time ultrasound
    • Electrical stimulation to improve awareness and strengthen muscles
    • Soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release to address muscle imbalance
    • Joint mobilization
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Selfcare education including diet and lifestyle changes that can help improve symptoms

  • What can therapy do for me?

    We can help you:

    • Regain bladder and bowel control
    • Decrease pain and increase activity tolerance
    • Reduce medication use for incontinence, pain, and constipation
    • Prevent the need for surgery
    • Resume intimacy
Our Lady of Lourdes Health

4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building A, Suite 307, Lafayette, LA , Lafayette LA 70508

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Monday - Thursday:
 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Every Friday:
 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meet Our Providers

Valerie LeBas

Physical therapist Valerie LeBas provides pelvic floor therapy for children and women of all ages. A physical therapist since 1995, LaBas has treated pelvic floor dysfunction and back/hip/leg pain resulting from pregnancy for more than 20 years.

Jacqueline Bravo

Jacqueline Bravo, BCB-PMD, PRPC, a physical therapist since 1988, began focusing on pelvic floor rehabilitation after her grandmother was diagnosed with significant pelvic organ prolapse. Jackie is certified in pelvic physical therapy and board-certified in biofeedback for pelvic floor dysfunction. She treats men and women of all ages.