Physical Therapy & Hand Center

Last year I was honored by the Gray Institute when they published the story of my journey gaining knowledge and experience with Applied Functional Science. #grayinstitute #appliedfunctionalscience #functionfirst #physicaltherapy #ptin3d #optimalmovement #girardorthopt #rehab #rehabilitation #recovery https://grayinstitute.com//andys-story-physical-therapist-

Step up to Bosu with knee driver in all 3 planes of motion, sagittal, frontal and transverse. Provides 3 benefits: balance, strength and reactive variability. #ptin3d #girardorthopt #grayinstitute #optimalmovement #movement #Bosuball #bosu #physicaltherapy #appliedfunctionalscience

Our patient board for this week. #ptin3d #success #optimalmovement #grayinstitute #girardorthopt #girardortho #movement #painfree

OUR HOLIDAY GIFT TO YOU!! Starting today through January 8, 2021 we are offering our cash programs for 20% off of our already competitive fees. Initial Evaluation and Plan of Care Design is 20% off!... Follow-up sessions and Design Modifications are 20% off! Our pre-paid 5 and 10 session packages, the BEST value, are also 20% off. Call us right away!! (858) 455-8584 and ask for Kneka for all the details. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GIRARD ORTHO PHYSICAL THERAPY and don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @girard_ortho_pt

Attention Surfers! The team at Girard Ortho PT has your back. We have decades of experience in the clinic and in the water. If you have a painful condition or injury our specialists will develop a treatment program to get you back in the line up. Ali has a new ride and Andy at Swami's #ptin3d #surfer #surfing #lajolla #sandiego #recovery #posture #optimalmovement #painfree #girardorthopt

A great little article from the American Physical Therapy Association we wanted to share with you. We are movement and exercise specialists that can help you live a healthy life. https://www.choosept.com//9-physical-therapist-tips-to-hel

Here we are for rivalry week. UCLA vs USC, SDSU vs BYU. Also representing Hawaii and USA Volleyball. Keeping it fun for our patients. The atmosphere helps with the healing!

We are certified ALINE providers. ALINE insoles have unmatched biomechanical technology. ALINE Insoles can be customized to place your ankle and knee into a healthy neutral position. We utilize this as one of our interventions to treat foot, ankle, knee, hip and low back pain. You don't need to be an athlete to benefit! Your body depends on a stable foot position whether standing or walking. Call for an appointment, no referral required.

Be GAME READY Cutting edge equipment that speeds recovery post surgery, injury, and exercise. It combines cryo (cold) therapy with intermittent compression to help reduce swelling, decrease metabolic demand, and can help alleviate pain. It can be used on the majority of body parts and patients look forward to it after a good PT session. It is very popular among elite athletes. ... Our Girard Ortho PT patient Tina T. states, The best way to describe it is like a cold hug. It’s a great way to end my appointment because it is soothing and relaxing. I’m always in less pain when I’m done using it. #gameready #girardorthopt #ptin3d #rehab #recovery #physicaltherapy #orthopedics #lajolla #SanDiego

This is the same knee before and after a recent total knee replacement. We are privileged to work with surgeons who are changing lives with these miraculous procedures. Girard Ortho PT therapists are rehabilitation experts for this and other orthopedic procedures. If you have already had this procedure and want better function, give us a call or send us a message.

Happy Halloween from the crew @girard_ortho_pt. Madi, Brandon, CJ, Reggie, Ali and Kneka keeping it fun for our patients!! Andy is the skeleton he's dead to us. Bwahahaha.

This is the Lunge Matrix. It includes 12 distinct lunges with an arm reach component. It involves 66 vital motions from the ankle to the shoulder and the entire spine. If you are wondering what this helps, the answer is YES when properly applied. #ptin3d #movement #optimalmovement #physicaltherapy #rehab #recovery #girardorthopt

Want to come to physical therapy but don't have a prescription from your doctor? No problem! The laws for California have changed so that PT's can now treat patients without a prescription for 12 visits or 45 days (whichever comes first). This is called Direct Access. Medicare and most private insurances cover this service. Call us to schedule and we'll verify your insurance benefits! 858-455-8584

Hip to Shoulder Lift Matrix. This sequence addresses bilateral upper extremity lifting function in 6 different planes of motion. It uses the leg and hip movements to load and drive the motion adding to safety and effectiveness.

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This is an example of how Applied Functional Science (AFS) drives our treatment approach. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10158860771302386&id=128000322385

One of the keys to managing pain is to actively engage in rehabilitation and exercise. Physical therapy helps by exercising weak points and regaining strength that may have been lost. These exercise programs should be tailored to the individual's condition and pain level. Knowing the right exercises and finding the right therapist can be the difference between recovery and chronic pain. Call today for an appointment 868-455-8584

Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that affects both men and women as they age. It is associated with low bone mass and thinning of the bone structure, making bones fragile and more likely to break. The right exercises and healthy habits, designed and recommended by your physical therapist can help. Call to schedule today! 858-455-8584

http://m.prevention.com//health-/how-exercise-chronic-pain

http://www.health.harvard.edu//physical-therapy-works-as-w