Common conditions/surgeries we treat:

Our therapists believe in an individualized and hybrid approach to restoring and optimizing function. We use a foundation of movement science based on the teachings of Shirley Sahrmann and use movement system diagnoses to guide our treatment, which includes active, guided exercise and hands-on manual therapy techniques.

Patient Education

Our primary intervention as physical therapists is to provide clear and thorough education about the human body and how it moves. We teach our patients how to effectively manage symptoms, take care of their bodies through proper movement and to prevent the recurrence of injury.

Movement Systems Impairment (MSI) Evaluation

The foundation of our treatment lies in our understanding of the human movement system. Our therapists take a full-body approach to the evaluation process and analyze how patients are moving globally to pinpoint the CAUSE of symptoms rather than just address the SOURCE of symptoms. This approach leads to a focused plan of care that produces LONG-TERM outcomes.

Manual Therapy

We use a wide variety of manual stretching and joint mobilization techniques to increase muscle length and joint range of motion, respectively. Additionally, our therapists are GRASTON certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), using stainless steel instruments to address muscle restrictions and tissue adhesions to improve range of motion and decrease pain.

Neuromuscular Re-education

Using a combination of verbal/tactile feedback, our therapists utilize motor learning principles to teach our patients how to effectively recruit muscles to optimally ambulate, transfer, lift, bend, balance and perform functional tasks. Additionally we use a slow motion video playback system to review progress with our patients and show them how to improve their movement impairments.

Modalities

We offer therapeutic ultrasound, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), cold laser, cryotherapy and moist heat, GRASTON instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization to supplement our treatment sessions and improve tissue extensibility, promote healing, and decrease pain.

Homeschool Physical Education Exercise Programs

Offered through Training Champions OC- All our students are guided through a comprehensive and specifically tailored gym exercise program that addresses their key movement impairments. To maintain progress, students are also given a printed individualized home exercise program (HEP) to take home after training. Please reach out to Training Champions OC for details and booking to use charter school funds.

Gait Training w/ or w/o Assisted Devices

We also work closely with a local orthotics and prosthetics clinic. We are able to screen individuals to see if they are candidates for these products and can be referred. Using our gait training balance bar, we are able to use cues and bio-feedback to assist in normalization of gait patterns.

Preventative & Functional Movement Screening

We offer a wide variety of fitness and health screenings including balance and fall risk assessments for the elderly and sports specific ACL injury prevention programs for our young athletes. Our therapists are also certified in Functional Movement Screening (FMS), which allows them to screen both recreational and elite athletes using Gray Cook’s method of 7 items to find deficits in flexibility, asymmetries in balance and compensatory motions. FMS is used nationwide with collegiate and professional athletes to assist them in performing at their highest potential while addressing movement deficits, a key in preventing future injuries.

Strength and Conditioning Programming

Once traditional physical therapy is completed, we offer stage 4 strength and conditioning to help our patients to reach or even exceed their pre-injury performance level. As you return your sport, active job or weekend recreational activities, our therapists can serve as your personal trainer and push you to reach your fitness goals. We utilize a variety of safe and effective training tools such as the TRX Suspension Trainer, TRX Battle Ropes, NordicTrack treadmill and elliptical, agility ladder, kettlebells and much more.

In addition to treating orthopedic conditions, our therapists are well-versed in training patients who participate in sports such as surfing, mixed martial arts, olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, swimming, soccer, running, cycling, volleyball, tennis, and golf to name a few. We not only provide acute stage rehabilitation for our athletes but also see them through return-to-play protocols and provide stage 4 conditioning after our athletes have resumed their sport activity. With personal backgrounds in swimming, surfing and distance running, our therapists even offer field analysis and coaching so that you can receive feedback outside the clinic and in your natural environment.

If you are struggling to recover from a troublesome surgery, dealing with chronic back pain or simply want to improve your tennis swing, our team at Movement Specialists Physical Therapy can help! Visit the Contact Page to send us a message or speak directly to our doctors!

INSURANCE

Movement Specialists Physical Therapy is currently networked with a diverse mix of medical professionals including Physicians, Surgeons, Pain Management Specialists, Physical & Occupational Therapists, Dentists, and other healthcare practitioners. 

 Our network includes most of Southern California: Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and more. 

 Insurance companies WE WORK WITH

(Please call us to confirm network status with your insurance. We will do our best to check insurance coverage, but ultimately it is your responsibility to know your plan and what is covered for Physical Therapy)

IN NETWORK PPO’s

Medicare , United, Blue Shield, TRICARE WEST

OUT OF NETWORK PPO’s

(can work with out of network PPO, benefits will vary on plan)

Blue Cross , Aetna , Cigna, CorVel, Workers Comp, Align Networks
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT HMO’S AND KAISER PLANS

WHO WE SERVE

At Movement Specialists Physical Therapy we are proud to serve not only Costa Mesa & Newport Beach but the entire Orange County community including, Los Alamitos, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Tustin, Laguna, Irvine, Corona Del Mar and out of state Telehealth physical therapy visits .

Members of our team are fluent in the following languages: Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), Spanish & Vietnamese. If you or your loved prefer to be cared for by a professional who shares native language fluency, please let us know!