San Ramon Valley Physical Therapy

07/21/2025

NORMAL on the left. ABNORMAL on the right.

The patient on the right has had thoracic and lumbar surgeries resulting is long term nerve involvement. Part of the result is a stiff and rigid spine…this affects his ability move, bend, and twist.

When we check pure spine flexion, you can see the differences in the curve as well as the angle of the elbows to the spine.

Stretching and soft tissue work to the paraspinal (along the spine) muscles give him temporary relief and ability to move easier!

06/30/2025

DO YOUR CALF RAISES!! We’re telling you!!

Can you tell the difference between the two legs?

06/04/2025

The therapists at SRVPT have a variety of backgrounds and are interested in sharing our knowledge with you! Check out their bios for more specific information.

05/02/2025

Healing Strong: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Recovering from an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, affecting athletes, weekend warriors, and even those who simply take a misstep on uneven ground. Though often dismissed as minor, a sprained...

04/09/2025

https://www.sanramonvalleypt.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-posture-while-working-from-home

Working from home has become the new normal for many people—but it’s not always kind to our bodies. Long hours spent at the kitchen table, on the couch, or even in bed can lead to poor posture,...

03/04/2025

🚨CPR CLASS🚨

We recently completely our company CPR class. Thanks to Hayward Fire Department for putting it on!

02/27/2025

**New Blog** How PT can help some common running injuries!

1. Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) Symptoms : Pain around the kneecap, especially when running downhill or sitting for long periods. How PT Helps : Strengthening the quadriceps,...

02/11/2025

CREASES TELL THE STORY 📖 (some of it, at least)

Patient presented with random onset of right shoulder pain after a normal work out. Over the next few weeks he found 90% improvement but continues to have low-grade pain with sleeping and awkward movements.

The shoulder moved well and strength was all there.

IT’S TIME TO LOOK ELSEWHERE!! How about the neck??

The crease in his neck shows excessive movement at C5/C6. After working on some cervical and thoracic mobility, along with nerve glides, we’ll see in a week or so if that cleans up the remaining 10%. Stay tuned 😁

02/07/2025

🦿🦿 NEW KNEE ALERT 🦿🦿

One done in 2024 and the other done at the beginning of 2025. What’s great for him is the 2025 one is going MUCH more smoothly than version 2024. He ditched the cane today! Soon, back to pickleball!

01/29/2025

https://www.sanramonvalleypt.com/blog/you-better-be-doing-your-calf-raises

Step Up Your Strength: Why Calf Raises Deserve a Spot in Your Routine ​ If there’s one exercise that deserves more love, it’s the mighty calf raise! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, weekend...

01/21/2025

Just another day…another stiff shoulder. With that often comes a stiff mid back. Which one are you guessing??

01/15/2025

Here’s what 8 weeks 📅 of your foot not touching the ground does🦵

✅ the muscle atrophy
✅ the color difference
✅ the flaking of skin
✅ the poor knee flexion range of motion
✅ the decreased bone density
✅ the decreased tensile strength of all tissue including tendon and ligament

It’s the ole “use it or lose it” philosophy. Luckily, this is what physical therapy does!