ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance NM

07/24/2021

From TeleHealth to In-Person to the Ballroom - Karen's Story
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07/23/2021

Exercise Bike vs. Rower vs. Elliptical: Which Is Best?

12/09/2020

11/06/2020

10/29/2020

We are honored to have such a leader like Joe Donohue – PT, CEO. We celebrate his hard work and dedication towards helping Southern Californians heal from injury and pain, since 1992.
In the early 80s, Joe signed a free-agent contract with the Oakland Invaders of the USFL, a short-lived professional American football league. After the USFL folded, Joe resumed his studies in physical therapy and founded ProSport Physical Therapy Inc. in May 1992 opening the first facility in Newport Beach. Since then Joe has opened multiple ProSport facilities; Foothill Ranch, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano with plans to continue to expand throughout Southern California. Over the years, Joe has established strong ties in the athletic community, providing athletic training and physical therapy services for local schools such as Mater Dei, Corona Del Mar, Rancho Santa Margarita, Sage Hill, Orange Coast College and Concordia University. Joe has also worked with professional teams such as the Anaheim Storm indoor lacrosse team and the 2007 Stanley Cup champions the Anaheim Ducks, becoming the team’s resident physical therapist for 10+ years. In 2003–04, he served as the Medical Director/Coordinator of the World Gymnastics Championships and USA Olympic Gymnastics Trials held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

10/28/2020

Great News --- Our Foothill Ranch location will reopen tomorrow morning. Fire has been contained, all is safe. Hiroki and team welcome you back.
THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS!

10/28/2020

There's no better time like National Physical Therapy Month than to celebrate our PTs. Today we recognize Laura Scott - PT, MPT, Clinical Director (Laguna Hills/Irvine)
Laura started with ProSport Physical Therapy in May 2009 as a student intern at the Rancho Santa Margarita clinic, then joined the ProSport Newport Beach team in 2010 following school. As a natural leader, her role at ProSport has grown rapidly and she currently heads up the ProSport Laguna Hills location as Clinical Director. Laura is a current member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Laura earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science from California State University, Long Beach in 2007. During this time she played consistently with the Long Beach State Division I Women’s Soccer Team. Laura was also awarded Dean’s Honor List (given to three graduate students for the highest level of honors) and acted as the Physical Therapy Class President and PT Club Liaison.

10/28/2020

The Silverado Fire continues and is now only 5% contained. Unfortunately our Foothill Ranch location will remained closed until it is safe to return to the area. If you have a scheduled appointment, we are treating patients at our Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Hills locations. Thank you and prayers for all the firefighters.🙏

10/27/2020

Now during National Physical Therapy Month we celebrate our fantastic team of PTs. Today we celebrate Kylie Nakamine - PT, DPT (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach Clinic)
Kylie’s interest in physical therapy began when her sister tore her ACL and she saw the extensive rehabilitation process her sister went through, in order to return to playing basketball. Kylie also played competitive basketball through high school and was no stranger to injuries and rehabilitation. She knew she wanted to be in a profession that would combine her active background and desire to help people. She has experience in a variety of physical therapy settings, including outpatient orthopedic, acute care, and pediatric rehabilitation. Through these different experiences, Kylie discovered her passion for working with athletes and active populations. Being a former athlete, Kylie enjoys helping individuals return to their competitive and recreational sports/activities.

10/27/2020

Due to the Silverado Fire, our Foothill Ranch location will be closed today and tomorrow. All patients will be accommodated at either our Rancho Santa Margarita or Laguna Hills locations. We will keep you updated, as we are hopeful to reopen on Wednesday.

10/26/2020

It's National Physical Therapy Month and we continue celebrating our PTs. Today we celebrate Brittany Snider - PT, DPT (Rancho Santa Margarita Clinic)
Brittany fell in love with Physical Therapy during her time as an athlete and knew she wanted to play an integral role in keeping active individuals participating in the things they love. She has worked in a variety of settings, from hospitals to nursing homes, but her passion has always been in orthopedic rehabilitation and injury prevention.

10/25/2020

During National Physical Therapy Month we celebrate the dedication of our PTs. Today we celebrate Ryan Guzman - PT, DPT
Ryan participated in clinical rotations in orthopedic and vestibular settings. Upon graduating from Chapman, he returned to ProSport as a licensed physical therapist. Ryan has always enjoyed an active lifestyle and enjoys helping others which is what drives his passion for physical therapy. Ryan attained his certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

10/24/2020

Our PTs go the extra mile for our patients, so during National Physical Therapy Month we want to recognize them. Today we recognize Allie Bona - PT, DPT
Allie’s interest in physical therapy first began in high school after suffering from two ACL tears while playing soccer. While rehabbing from her ACL reconstruction surgeries, Allie was inspired by her own physical therapist who assisted her in getting back to her track and soccer seasons. Her physical therapist’s passion for his profession inspired her to want to have a positive impact and help others achieve their own goals towards a healthy recovery.

10/23/2020

October is National Physical Therapy Month and today we celebrate Marion Kabiling - PTA, BS, ATC
Marion joined the ProSport team in 2010 after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from SDSU and becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for Athletic Training. Marion also works as a PTA within the specialized setting of aquatic physical therapy where she treats patients of all ages with neurological or complex orthopedic injuries. Marion’s passion is within the field of sports medicine and orthopedics, specifically injury prevention and rehabilitation. Her desire is to help people who love to be active, stay active.

10/22/2020

During National Physical Therapy Month we recognize our PTs and today we recognize Stephanie Hickerson - PT, DPT
Stephanie's love for physical therapy and helping people recover from injuries comes from personal experience, having several knee, shoulder, and foot injuries and surgeries from playing sports her whole life. She has experienced the feeling of not knowing when you will be able to get back to the sports and activities you love, and feels like she can help people stay positive and obtain their rehab goals. While at USC, Stephanie was a member of the Women's golf team from 2003-2008, and finished off her collegiate golf career helping her team win a National Championship.

10/21/2020

It's National Physical Therapy Month and we're celebrating our PTs. Today we celebrate Greg Moses - PT, DPT, CPT, USAW Level1
Growing up in Southern California, Greg had a love for sports and competition. He grew up playing basketball and football eventually focusing on football at Mater Dei High School and was elected captain his senior year. After High School he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served for five years working in Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and was awarded two Coast Guard Achievement Medals during his time in service. Continuing on his path to become a physical therapist, he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in Austin, Texas at University of St. Augustine. During PT school, he was given ‘The Professionalism’ award, nominated by his classmates.

10/20/2020

National Physical Therapy Month is a great time to recognize our hardworking PTs
Victor Nguyen, PT, DPT, CSCS (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
Victor first interest in physical therapy originated when he was a student athlete at Mater Dei High School, participating in multiple sports such as football and basketball. He was often prone to injuries and was no stranger to rehabilitation, which naturally sparked his interest in sports medicine. During his undergraduate career, he was a teacher’s assistant for Human Anatomy and Applied Biomechanics. In graduate school, he became more involved in the community, providing medical services at the Special Olympics World Games and runDisney Half Marathons. He recently became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

10/19/2020

Our PTs are driven to help people get back to what they love. Now during National Physical Therapy Month we celebrate our PTs.
Allie Anady, PT, DPT (Mission Viejo)
Allie fell in love with the physical therapy process while rehabbing some high school injuries and now loves helping patients of all ages return to their hobbies. During her clinical rotations, she treated our active duty Air Force members and worked with patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, and limb amputation.

10/18/2020

It's National Physical Therapy Month and we're celebrating our PTs.
Caroline T***s, PT, DPT (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
Caroline’s interest in physical therapy first began as a student-athlete in high school, when she suffered a number of injuries while playing water polo. With the help and advice of her PTs, Caroline set her sights on the field of Physical Therapy. Caroline’s clinical experience has given her the opportunity to develop her manual skills while treating patients of all ages with a wide variety of diagnoses. Caroline’s experiences in the PT world as a patient, an aide, and a physical therapy student have allowed her to achieve her goal of helping patients from all walks of life get back to moving and feeling their best.

10/17/2020

Join us in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month and our great PTs. Today we celebrate Brad Thomas, PT, DPT (Rancho Palos Verdes)
Brad’s enthusiasm for physical therapy first evolved from his passion for evidence-based practice combined with his drive to optimize recovery through rehabilitation techniques. During Physical Therapy school, Brad’s clinical rotations included a wide range of patient populations from Natural Health Sports Therapy, Laguna Beach Physical Therapy, and CSULB’s Pro Bono Neurological Clinic. His final clinical experience was at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Orange working with patients having post-operative orthopedic interventions.

10/16/2020

Celebrating our PTs during National Physical Therapy Month. October 16th we celebrate Gabe Ignacio, PT, DPT, TPI1 (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
Gabe's first exposure to health care and physical therapy was in high school when his brother suffered a traumatic brain injury. He witnessed his brother fight for recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration into a "normal" lifestyle. Motivated to provide the same high quality of care that his brother received, he found a great way to combine his passion for health care and his athletic/sports background through the physical therapy profession. Gabe was excited to join the ProSport team in 2018 after graduating from the University of Southern California's DPT program in May 2017. Since graduation he became certified by the Titleist Performance Institute to provide movement assessments and swing analyses for golfers of all skill levels to develop their ideal swing. Furthermore, he co-founded The Basketball Doctors (), a social-media platform that presents fundamental knowledge about injury prevention, movement optimization, performance enhancement, and evidence-based rehabilitation to the basketball community with the goal of enjoying basketball for life.

10/15/2020

It's National Physical Therapy Month and we're celebrating our PTs. Today we celebrate Ricky Braun, PT, DPT, ATC (Rancho Santa Margarita)
Ricky first became interested in physical therapy after suffering multiple injuries as a student-athlete in high school and junior college. He was able to return to the sports and activities he wanted thanks to many physical therapists. Ricky has experience in a variety of settings, which include nursing homes, pediatric facilities, college and pro sports, but his passion has always remained in orthopedic rehabilitation and helping people stay active.

10/14/2020

Celebrating our PTs during National Physical Therapy Month. October 14th we recognize Samantha Baumler, PT, DPT, ATC, TPI2, Clinical Director (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
Samantha first witnessed the positive impact Physical Therapy has on overall physical health and sport return when she injured herself playing soccer in high school. Foregoing her love of art, she set her sights on pursuing a career in the medical industry. Samantha has worked in well-respected clinics throughout Orange County, shaping her definition of quality care. She was pleased to join the team at ProSport Physical Therapy in 2014. ProSport’s vision and environment is consistent with the high quality individual based therapy she believes in. Samantha’s treatment style is one that incorporates biomechanics and movement-based therapy to address functional limitations and promote a full return to a pain free lifestyle. In addition to providing quality physical therapy, she is a Certified Titleist Performance Medical Professional. She has been an integral part in developing ProSport Golf, a wellness program that emphasizes restoration of golf specific mobility and stability for all ages.

10/13/2020

PT Spotlight for National Physical Therapy Month: Alex Williamson, PT, DPT, CSCS (Laguna Hills/Irvine)
Alex grew up with an appreciation for sports having played basketball for much of his life and gained interest in the strength and conditioning field and physical therapy through his studies at California State University Fullerton while majoring in Kinesiology. During his years in the Physical Therapy program at California State University Long Beach, Alex had multiple clinical rotations including inpatient rehabilitation at Hoag Orthopedic Institute and various outpatient sports orthopedic clinics including ProSport at Laguna Hills. Alex joined the ProSport team in June of 2019. With his background in strength and conditioning and education as a physical therapist, Alex currently strives to combine these two fields in his patient care to help his clients achieve their unique rehabilitation goals whether they plan to return to sports, recover from injury, return to work or simply return to an active lifestyle while moving and feeling better.

10/12/2020

Today during National Physical Therapy Month, we spotlight Heather Schinnerer, PT, DPT (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
It was during her final internship that she discovered her true passion of working with athletes and the athletic community. Heather incorporates her extensive understanding of movement through her studies in the Academy of the Performing Arts in Huntington Beach and the Modern Dance Department at San Diego State University in treating and preparing exercise programs for her patients. Heather joined ProSport in June 2018 after completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy with High Honors from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos campus.

10/11/2020

October is National Physical Therapy Month and today we celebrate Joelle Shoemaker, PT, MPT, Clinical Director (Rancho Santa Margarita)
Joelle started working at ProSport in September 1995. She received her Master's degree in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 1995. Joelle earned her Bachelor's degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1992.

Joelle initially started at our Newport Beach clinic before moving to our RSM clinic and is now our Clinical Director. She has taken many continuing education courses that focus on functional rehabilitation and exercise, golf and running mechanics, and other manual therapy disciplines.

10/10/2020

Celebrating Our PTs during National Physical Therapy Month. Today we celebrate Jonathan Yeh, PT, DPT, OCS, CEAS (San Juan Capistrano)
Prior to becoming a physical therapist, he was a student athletic trainer at Irvine Valley College, preparing student athletes for competition and rehabilitating these athletes following injury. Jonathan went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Southern California in 2004. He is a strong believer in patient education and combines biomechanics and exercise science to help patients reach their goals. Jonathan's post-professional training includes a year-long series of orthopedic seminars devoted to manual therapy and advanced orthopedic clinical practice. In 2009, he became a nationally recognized board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS). He has been a certified ergonomic assessment specialist (CEAS) since 2004.

10/09/2020

PT Spotlight for National Physical Therapy Month: Casey Maguire, PT, Clinical Director (Rancho Palos Verdes)
Casey was first introduced to physical therapy in 1994 as a patient in the original ProSport Physical Therapy and Performance in Newport Beach as an injured triathlete. This experience impacted him so positively that his mind was set on a career in physical therapy, specifically sports medicine and orthopedics. His affiliation with ProSport has included roles as an aide volunteer, physical therapy aide, second year Long Beach State student internship, and ultimately a staff physical therapist. He started his career as a physical therapist with ProSport Physical Therapy and Performance in May, 1998. He has since worked with a multitude of amateur and professional athletes, including work with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Amgen Tour of California. Casey is thrilled to be "back home" with ProSport bringing his 22 years of orthopedic experience and passion for helping patients reach their goals and full potential.

10/08/2020

It's National Physical Therapy Month and we are celebrating our PTs. Today we celebrate Ray Roman, PT, DPT, Lac, DOM, SCS, OCS, ATC, ART, CSCS, PES, CES YES, FNS, CPT (Costa Mesa/Newport Beach)
Ray is board certified in Sports (SCS) & Orthopedics (OCS). He is also Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) & Active Release (ART) practitioner. He was fortunate enough to rejoin the team at ProSport Physical Therapy as a physical therapist in 2007, where he is currently the Director of Integrative Wellness. Ray graduated in August of 2015 from the College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (CAOM) at the Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) in Whittier and is a licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist (LAc). He is the founder of Balance Point Therapy which is based on Sports Acupuncture. His goal is to integrate Western and Eastern philosophies in order to provide a sports-specific proactive, preventative & dynamic approach to restoring balance within the body.

Ray is also the founder of netz 4 Life, a 501(C) 3, non-profit Organization that has been established since August 2005. The Mission of this Organization is to "Leave No Rim Netless" through revitalizing neglected basketball courts. Netz 4 Life works to build educational & leadership programs to inspire and motivate at-risk youth to restore their communities - one neighborhood at a time.

10/07/2020

PT Spotlight for today, October 7: Alyssa Caplan, PT, DPT (Laguna Hills/Irvine)
After graduating from CSUMB, Alyssa returned home to Southern California where she readily accepted a job at ProSport - Newport Beach as a physical therapy aide and supervisor while applying to grad school. Alyssa’s love for physical therapy was inspired and grew everyday with her experience at ProSport. She was accepted into the doctoral program at California State University, Long Beach, where she participated in clinical rotations in a variety of fields including in-patient acute care, geriatrics, pediatrics, as well as completing her final rotation at ProSport - Laguna Hills. Prior to graduating, Alyssa and her research partner were selected to present their research abstract poster presentation at the 2016 APTA Combined Sectional Meeting in Anaheim, California titled “Asymmetrical Gait Training Using ‘Walk-Even’ in Chronic Stroke Patients- A Pilot Study.” She graduated in 2016 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, where her career came full circle as she returned to ProSport as a licensed physical therapist.