North County Water and Sports Therapy Center

North County Water and Sports Therapy Center Welcome to North County Water and Sports Therapy Center for Physical Therapy in Carmel Mountain Ranch.

North County Water and Sports Therapy Center specializes in orthopedic and aquatic physical therapy. As a physical therapist owned clinic our focus is on the individual. We provide one-on-one physical therapy sessions incorporating education, manual therapy and exercise in order to help our patients achieve their goals. Our philosophy is that rehabilitation and wellness are combined, helping individuals overcome musculoskeletal injury with a commitment to improving their overall health and fitness.

FAQ FridayNeed help? Call today!
08/22/2025

FAQ Friday

Need help? Call today!

08/21/2025

Picture this: you’re powering through your workday, juggling emails and deadlines, when a familiar tightness creeps around your head like a hat that’s too tight. That sensation could indicate chronic tension-type headache (CTTH), and for anyone familiar with this condition, you know it means an ...

Wellness WednesdayDid you know?
08/20/2025

Wellness Wednesday

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Tip TuesdayNeck pain from traveling? We can help with that! Book your visit today.
08/19/2025

Tip Tuesday

Neck pain from traveling? We can help with that! Book your visit today.

Testimonial Tuesday! Congratulations Tom on getting back out there. We agree, PT works. Here is Tom's story in his own ...
08/19/2025

Testimonial Tuesday!
Congratulations Tom on getting back out there. We agree, PT works.

Here is Tom's story in his own words,

"My words to others, “Believe in PT, it WORKS!”

In my case, because of my injury and age, my time to recovery took longer. With the help of Laura, Eric and Lindsey, I was able to demonstrate measurable results. I am now able to walk a mile in 17 minutes with plans to do better!

When I started physical therapy, walking a block was difficult and included lots of pain. With the help of these therapists, they worked to build up my strength, reduce my pain and refine my walking mechanics.

It has been a journey! I can truly trust this staff who were always professional, knowledgeable and a joy to work with. ""

Tom Morison

Motivational Monday
08/18/2025

Motivational Monday

Today we celebrate team member Jan Ballard! She jumped into her role as Physical Therapist Assistant role with North Co...
08/16/2025

Today we celebrate team member Jan Ballard! She jumped into her role as Physical Therapist Assistant role with North County Water and Sports Therapy Center 23 years ago today! She is a big part of who we are and how we have grown. For those of you who know Jan at the clinic the second picture is of her family that keep her busy when she is not taking care of patients.

With gratitude for all you do!

08/16/2025

Why should you walk backwards in the pool?
1. If you want to target the following muscles (which we do)
Musumoto et al. (2007 & 2009) demonstrated that when walking backwards in water the muscle activity of the paraspinals (back muscles), vastus medialis (front of thigh muscle) and tibialis anterior (front of ankle, lifts your foot muscle) were significantly greater than walking forward both with and without water current. Additionally heart rate responses trended to greater when walking backward reaching statistical significance at faster speeds (3Km/h)
2. If we want to reduce ground reaction forces and/or work on ankle and knee mobility.
Research (Carneiro et al. 2012) investigating vertical ground reaction forces (VGRF) and kinematics at initial contact (IC) and final stance (FS) in young adults comparing walking forward and backward in water and on land. The individuals walked forward and backward along a 7.2 meter length walkway and when in the water were immersed to xiphoid process. They found VGRF lower in both forward and backward walking in water compared to land. (meaning less pounding on your joints) For backward walking under both conditions (water and land) peak force was less at FS compared to IC. At IC both ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion are greater when walking backward compared to forward.

references
Masumoto, K., Hamada, A., Tomonaga, H. O., Kodama, K., Amamoto, Y., Nishizaki, Y., & Hotta, N. (2009). Physiological and perceptual responses to backward and forward treadmill walking in water. Gait & posture, 29(2), 199-203.
Masumoto, Kenji, Shin-ichiro Takasugi, Noboru Hotta, Kazutaka Fujishima, and Yukihide Iwamoto. "A comparison of muscle activity and heart rate response during backward and forward walking on an underwater treadmill." Gait & posture 25, no. 2 (2007): 222-228.
Carneiro, L. C., Michaelsen, S. M., Roesler, H., Haupenthal, A., Hubert, M., & Mallmann, E. (2012). Vertical reaction forces and kinematics of backward walking underwater. Gait & posture, 35(2), 225-230.

FAQ FridayOur PT's are here to help!
08/15/2025

FAQ Friday

Our PT's are here to help!

08/14/2025

You’re halfway through your morning run, feeling the breeze, when a sharp twinge in your heel stops you cold. Or maybe you’re just stepping out of bed, and your first move feels like a nail’s driven into your foot.

Wellness WednesdayEating protein is crucial for building and repairing body tissues, including muscles, bones, skin, and...
08/13/2025

Wellness Wednesday

Eating protein is crucial for building and repairing body tissues, including muscles, bones, skin, and hair!

Tip TuesdayExperiencing pain in your neck or shoulders? Call us today!
08/12/2025

Tip Tuesday

Experiencing pain in your neck or shoulders? Call us today!

Address

15373 Innovation Drive Ste 175
San Diego, CA
92128

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+18586751133

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