Kendrick Louis-Juste, PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Kendrick Louis-Juste comes to us from right down the street, as he is a Cape Coral, Florida native! A graduate of Island Coast High School, Kendrick attended Keiser University in Fort Myers where he earned his PTA certification.

Kendrick says his favorite thing about being a Physical Therapy Assistant is being able to genuinely help his patients and see them leave the clinic with a smile on their faces. He wants every patient to know that he will do what he can to make them comfortable and help them to ease their pain.

When he is not working, Kendrick enjoys going to the gym, anime, gaming, sports, and trying new food spots.

Hitting the road this summer?

Learn how to position your seat properly to avoid back pain!

If you are one of the 45 million Americans projected to embark on a road trip this year, this month’s Best of Wellness Connection video has some advice to help you arrive pain-free and ready to enjoy your destination!

Long hours behind the wheel can place significant stress on the neck, shoulders, lower back, and hips — especially when your seat and posture are not properly adjusted. In this short video, we demonstrate how simple positioning changes can improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and help prevent the aches and stiffness many people experience during road trips or daily commutes. Proper driving ergonomics can also improve reaction time, visibility, and overall safety behind the wheel.

Watch the video here:
Driving Positioning Video

Important reminders before a long drive:

Sit fully back in the seat with your shoulders supported
Keep knees slightly bent and level with or just below the hips
Adjust mirrors so you are not leaning or twisting repeatedly
Position hands comfortably at approximately the 9 and 3 o’clock positions
Take standing and stretching breaks every 1–2 hours
Avoid driving with a wallet or bulky items in your back pocket
Keep the headrest aligned with the middle/back of the head for neck support

Even small ergonomic adjustments can make a major difference in reducing strain and improving comfort during long-distance driving. if you find yourself suffering with aches and pains after a summer road trip, please give us a call at ‭(239) 242-0070‬. Our physical therapists are skilled in helping you work out those kinks so you can get back to what you love!

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