When you choose SD Sports Physical Therapy, you can expect an experience that goes far beyond traditional physical therapy and wellness services:
You will be scheduled for a full-hour with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
You will never have to share your appointment time with other patients
You will receive a customized treatment plan, tailored to your individual needs and circumstance
You will never be treated by a PT Assistant or asked to go do exercises by yourself during your appointment
You will have the option to see the same Doctor for all your appointments to insure a consistent, informed care plan
You will receive hands-on treatment
You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment
Physical Therapy Services
We treat all types of pain, injury and post surgical conditions. Below are a few of the most common:
Acute and Chronic Pain
Successful management of pain relies on an understanding of why someone feels pain. If you have acute pain, we will help diagnose the injured tissue (eg bone, muscle, tendon) and we will work with you to develop a treatment plan to help promote healing, reduce stress and and provide guidance on safely returning to normal activities
Arm and Elbow Treatment
Treatments focus on reducing inflamation, restoring range of motion and rebuilding strength. Common conditions include: Tennis Elbow : Overuse/strain of the wrist and finger extensor muscles causing pain on the outside elbow. Golfer’s Elbow: Inflammation or tendinopathy affecting the flexor muscles on the inside of the elbow. Nerve Compression: Radial or ulnar nerve irritation that cause numbness, tingling, or radiating pain
Back Pain Treatment
Therapy for back pain may include hands-on treatment such as massage, spinal manipulation, cupping, joint mobilization, along with exercises to improve core and hip strength, spinal mobility, and flexibility. Neuromuscular therapy/electrical stimulation such as ARP Neuro, may be used as an add-on for back pain. The treatment plan is tailored to your symptoms and goals. (See Sciatica Pain Treament Below)
Foot, Ankle and Achilles
We treat a wide range of foot, ankle and achilles conditions, including pain, plantar fasciitis, joint instability, limited mobility and post-op rehabilitation. Treatment may include personalized exercises, manual, hands-on treatments, Neuromuscular therapy/electrical stimulation and shockwave therapy when appropriate.
Knee Pain and Surgery
Treatment depends on the specific diagnosis and the severity of the injury. Common knee conditions include Post-Operative Rehabilitation, Ligament Injuries and Instability (ACL, MCL, PCL), Cartilage and Meniscus Tears, Overuse and Patellar Conditions, Bursitis and Fluid Accumulation and Fractures/Dislocations. We tailor treatment to your needs and goals, helping you return to your sport and the activities you enjoy.
Hamstring and Groin Strains
We can help you recover from strains with a treatment plan tailored to the severity of your injury and your goals. Care may include gentle massage and soft-tissue mobilization to ease muscle tension and improve blood flow, along with progressive exercises to rebuild strength, flexibility, and coordination. Electrotherapy may also be used in some cases to help manage pain.
Migraines
Physical therapy can help manage and reduce the frequency or intensity of migrains, especially when musculoskeletal or neck-related triggers are involved. Common Interventions include manual, hands-on treatments, like soft-tissue massage, gentle joint mobilization, and cervical traction. as we;; as targeted exercoses and specialized techniques such as trigger point rlease or electrical neuromodulation
Neck Pain Treatment
Our neck pain treatment is tailored to your needs and may include gentle, hands-on techniques such as soft-tissue work and joint mobilization to ease muscle tension, improve neck mobility, and reduce stiffness. These techniques are combined with targeted exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your head and neck, along with practical strategies to help manage symptoms and reduce the chance of recurring pain
Orthopedic/Neuromuscular Injury
Our care is tailored to your condition, goals, and stage of recovery. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, an injury, an accident, or an illness, we assess how your movement, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance work together. Treatment may include hands-on therapy, mobility and strengthening exercises, balance and movement training, and a gradual return to daily or recreational activities.
Post-Surgical Conditions
We are here to help you recover from your surgery. We work closely with you and your doctor to understand your surgery and develop a rehabilitation program to help reduce pain, normalize your walking, improve your range of motion, and prevent excessive scar tissue buildup. Additionally, we also help you regain your balance, strength, and mobility
Sciatica Pain
Sciatic nerve pain is very common. We can help find the root cause of your sciatica pain and we use a variety of manual, soft tissue techniques and corrective exercises to relieve posterior tension and discomfort - Treatment goals include relieving pain, reducing muscle spasm and helping our patients to perform functional movements and day to day activities without discomfort
Shin Splints
If you’re suffering from shin splints, we can help. We use a variety of techniques to help relieve pain and strengthen weak muscles, We will also recommend ways to alter your training schedules to safely return to sport, and offer specific guidance for reducing the possibility of reinjury
Shoulder Pain Treatment
Shoulder pain can be frustrating and limit the activities you enjoy. Through personalized care that may include manual therapy, movement retraining, taping strategies, targeted exercises and other therapeutic methods - we’ll work to reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and help you return to the activities you love with greater confidence.
Sports-Related Injuries
We can help you recover from any sports injury or accident. The most common joints we treat for sports related injuries are the arm, knee, the shoulder, and the ankle. We often use manual therapy and sports specific strategies to get you back to doing what you love. We can also develop a sports therapy program for you to prevent future injuries
Tendonitis Treat
General wear-and-tear or repetitive stress from work, sports, or lifting. Common types of tendonitis include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, pitcher's shoulder, swimmer's shoulder, and jumper's knee. We use a variety of techniques to treat tendinitis including soft tissue massage, stretches and ARPneuro Therapy which uses electrical stimulation to treat the source of pain