Here at Rehab United, we are committed to treating the causes of your condition to get you back to feeling like yourself again, however, you might not know that physical therapy isn't just for sports injuries and post-surgical recovery. The reasons for choosing physical therapy can be widespread, from overuse injuries and dysfunctions to prevention and management of pain. The bottom line is you don't need to already be injured to receive beneficial treatment.
Our Functional Approach to Physical Therapy
From pediatrics to geriatrics, we utilize the same functional approach to treatment regardless of age, level, and impairment.
Pediatrics
Our Pediatric Physical Therapy Program primarily treats children with developmental, neurological, genetic, and orthopedic diagnoses. Some common pediatric conditions we treat include:
Neurodevelopmental Progression
Functional Gait Training
Balance/Proprioceptive Training
Sport-Specific Rehabilitation/ Return to Sport Programs
Independent Transfer Training
Geriatrics
Our highly trained staff know that quality of care is essential in this environment, especially with an older population. We move at a gentle and comfortable pace that suits each individual elder's needs in order to treat an injury, disease, or prevent pain. Some common geriatric conditions we treat include:
Spine Dysfunctions including Scoliosis
Back and Neck Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation including Partial and Total Joint Replacement Surgeries
Neuromuscular Dysfunction: Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel, etc.
Generalized Weakness Affecting Activities of Daily Living and Independence
Physical Therapy at Any Level In Between
Although many people utilize our services for sports injury rehabilitation and post-operative care, anyone is eligible to receive physical therapy in general. Our mission is to get people back to doing what they love, whether that be exercising, gardening, or playing with their children/grandchildren to name a few. Whatever the case is, we help you accomplish your goals and feel better than before. Our mission is successful due to the principles of Applied Functional Science (AFS).
AFS gives the patients what they need, tailored to their daily life and activities. We look at the root cause of an issue, not just the symptoms, and implement personalized functional movements in treatment plans that mimic the movements that your specific activity requires. A benefit of using functional movement in physical activity is it decreases the risk of injury and increases performance for people of all ages.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to physical therapy; many people think it's only for injuries or older populations. We help people experience a better quality of life by improving body mechanics and teaching good habits. All of us have aches and pains no matter what age, but getting ahead of them is important to reduce the risk of injury later in life. Children and young adults are especially encouraged to receive physical therapy as it can help during developmental years and implement good habits in their bodies to prevent issues down the line. For example, busy young people who participate in activities only in their spare time, or new moms getting used to a different way of life, both would reap the benefits of a trained physical therapist guiding them in their daily movements.
For more information and a complete list of conditions that can benefit from physical therapy, including but not limited to pelvic health, vestibular, and neurological conditions, visit this page.
Schedule the Care You Need!
In addition, if you’re still wondering if you should see a physical therapist in San Diego, fill out our contact form or give us a call at any of our locations. From our front desk to our Physical therapists, everyone is highly trained to assist you in finding the best possible care. At Rehab United, we excel in combining our services to give you the best experience and get you back to doing what you love.
Ariela Liberman is a Marketing Associate and a staff writer for Rehab United, with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. Born and raised in San Diego, she is a Southern California native with a passion for writing, digital marketing, health, and wellness.