Comprehensive Therapy Services

Comprehensive Therapy Services Comprehensive Therapy Services (CTS) is a multidimensional rehabilitation facility serving San Diego.

A study on women who attend gyms and exercise classes found that HALF of them reported stress urinary incontinence (SUI)...
11/10/2025

A study on women who attend gyms and exercise classes found that HALF of them reported stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

While it may be common, it's not normal! πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ

People with stress urinary incontinence often leak with downward pressure ⬇ (stress) on the bladder.

Actions like laughing, coughing, sneezing, or certain exercises that involve running and jumping, can contribute.

Data shows that many people choose to quit their activities rather than seek out a provider who can help them overcome the issue. πŸ˜₯

Don't let incontinence keep you from staying fit. ❗❕

A full evaluation from your is necessary to find the root cause.

We can design a treatment program to help you gain control over the condition.

These treatment programs may include: πŸ‘‡

πŸ”Ή Pelvic floor exercises.

Both the contraction and full release of the muscles is the goal in training.

πŸ”Ή Exercises to improve muscle strength.

Your will teach you specific exercises to increase awareness and movement, to stretch and to strengthen your muscles.

πŸ”Ή Biofeedback.

can guide you and help make you aware of the correct way to use your pelvic floor muscles.

Your therapist will use an internal sensor to read and measure pelvic floor muscle activity. The pressure on the probe when you squeeze your muscles will display on a computer screen to show when you have contracted the right muscles.

πŸ”Ή Electrical stimulation.

Gentle electrical stimulation can help make you more aware of your muscle function.

πŸ”Ή Real-time ultrasound.

An ultrasound device can assess isolated contractions of the pelvic floor and abdominal wall muscles to ensure proper coordination.

πŸ”Ή Patient Education

Lifestyle changes and healthy habits may help people avoid or improve urinary incontinence.

We have a wide variety of tools in our toolbox to help you get back to the things you love doing, without leaking.

Call us today! 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

Our team had a great time painting pumpkins for the clinic! πŸŽƒ Cast your vote for your favorite! β˜‘οΈ
10/31/2025

Our team had a great time painting pumpkins for the clinic! πŸŽƒ Cast your vote for your favorite! β˜‘οΈ

Just a few Barbies, a Whitney, and a Ken, helping you move your best! πŸ’–
10/31/2025

Just a few Barbies, a Whitney, and a Ken, helping you move your best! πŸ’–

Movement is Medicine! Even on Halloween, it's important to keep those skeletons moving! πŸ’€ For healthy bones 🦴 it's essen...
10/31/2025

Movement is Medicine! Even on Halloween, it's important to keep those skeletons moving! πŸ’€

For healthy bones 🦴 it's essential to maintain a physically active lifestyle and eat a balanced diet with plenty of calcium and vitamin D.

Osteoporosis is associated with low bone mass and thinning of the bone structure, making bones fragile and more likely to break. It's vastly under-diagnosed and under-treated. 😯

Worldwide, millions of people at high risk of broken bones remain unaware of the underlying silent disease.

There are many factors that can cause a person to be at risk for developing osteoporosis.

Non-controllable risks include:

πŸ”Ή Female gender
πŸ”Ή Small frame
πŸ”Ή Advanced age
πŸ”Ή Hormone levels
πŸ”Ή Genetics
πŸ”Ή Predisposing medical conditions

Controllable risks include:

πŸ”Ή Cigarette smoking
πŸ”Ή Excessive alcohol intake
πŸ”Ή Inactive lifestyle
πŸ”Ή Excessive caffeine intake
πŸ”Ή Lack of weight-bearing exercise
πŸ”Ή Drugs (eg, steroids, heparin)
πŸ”Ή Poor health
πŸ”Ή Low weight
πŸ”Ή Calcium-poor diet
πŸ”Ή Low vitamin D levels

If you're at risk, ask your doctor for a bone health assessment, and consider .

Your can design a unique program for you to help keep your bones healthy and reduce risk. πŸ‘

Most recommended exercises are simple and can be done at home with no special equipment, like dancing, stomping and squats.

Call us and learn how you can strengthen them bones - 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

From our clinic to your home, wishing you a healthy and happy Halloween!

When you come to CTS for your PT evaluation, there's a good chance we'll ask about your fluid intake. πŸ’¦Patients sufferin...
10/24/2025

When you come to CTS for your PT evaluation, there's a good chance we'll ask about your fluid intake. πŸ’¦

Patients suffering from leakage, urgency, or pelvic pain sometimes decrease fluid intake in an effort to manage symptoms... but restricting fluid can exacerbate these issues. πŸ’₯

⬇ Inadequate fluid intake increases the concentration of urine, which can contribute to cognitive deficits, UTIs, kidney stones, headaches and more. 😧

In general, the medical community recommends consuming 60-80 oz. of fluids a day. πŸ’§ Exercise, age, medications, and climate all impact the amount of fluid you should drink.

Fluid type is an equally important consideration in many pelvic floor conditions.

For most people, water should make up the majority of daily fluid intake. So, what about caffeine and alcohol? πŸ€”

β˜• Caffeine is a diuretic – drinking any beverage with does not carry the same ounce for ounce benefit as water.

Additionally, the acidity of the beverage, or qualities such as , can decrease the bladder’s ability to expand and fill.

🍺 Alcohol blocks the signal to the kidneys to hold onto fluid that normally occurs to maintain proper hydration levels, leading to more β€Ό

Alcohol has a relaxant effect on the musculature of the body, which may reduce the ability of the pelvic floor to contract at the right time to prevent leakage.

Everyone is different, and trial and error is important to rule out impact of irritants on bladder symptoms.

If you experience leakage, urgency, or pelvic pain, a bladder diary is a good place to start ✍

This allows you to systematically eliminate potential irritants and track your urinary symptoms (frequency, urgency, and leakage) for a few days.

Questions about starting a bladder diary, how much fluid or what type of fluid you should be drinking?

We got you! 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

On October 17, 2019, our very own Cindy Furey was diagnosed with breast cancer. πŸ’—On December 4, 2019, Cindy had a bilate...
10/17/2025

On October 17, 2019, our very own Cindy Furey was diagnosed with breast cancer. πŸ’—

On December 4, 2019, Cindy had a bilateral mastectomy with expander placement and bilateral axillary node dissections. The final pathology reports read five tumors on the right and two on the left, none of which she ever felt.

"I've treated many cancer survivors through the years, but now I have a brand new perspective. I've learned many things through my diagnosis, recovery and survival."

One important tool in Cindy's recovery? πŸ‘‰ Exercise. πŸ’ͺ

Physical activity can help cancer survivors manage many cancer-related problems and symptoms of treatment.

Exercise during and after cancer treatment can improve health and function, assist in the return to work and activity, and reduce risk for a cancer recurrence, among many other benefits.

Here are 10 ways regular EXERCISE can help cancer survivors πŸ‘‡

1️⃣ Reduce fatigue πŸ’€

2️⃣ Maintain muscle strength πŸ’ͺ

3️⃣ Prevent or reduce lymphedema and swelling πŸ‘

4️⃣ Reduce pain πŸ’₯

5️⃣ Prevent and reduce weight gain πŸ’ƒ

6️⃣ Reduce brain fog 🧠

7️⃣ Reduce bone density loss 🦴

8️⃣ Improve survival rate πŸ™

9️⃣ Assist athletes to continue sports training πŸ€Ύβ€β™€οΈ

πŸ”Ÿ Reduce stress and manage depression πŸ˜”

"One of the most common side effects of taking Tamoxifen is depression. My oncologist prescribed Effexor, but I couldn't handle the side effects. So, I exercise! I make sure to get at least 45-90 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per day," Cindy said.

Your can show you safe ways to exercise to aid in cancer recovery and survivorship. We're here to help you through it, physically and emotionally.

Call us today - 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

πŸ’• Questions about Cindy's journey, how PT can help, or how to navigate the diagnosis? πŸ’• Email Cindy at cindy@comprehensivetherapy.com πŸ“§ or follow

Happy National Physical Therapy Month! πŸŽ‰Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunit...
10/09/2025

Happy National Physical Therapy Month! πŸŽ‰

Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate the profession and our own PTs and PT aides and assistants. πŸ€—

It also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy.

To name a few, your can help you: πŸ‘‡

πŸ”Ή Maximize your Movement
πŸ”Ή Manage Pain
πŸ”Ή Recover From and Prevent Injuries
πŸ”Ή Avoid Surgery and Prescription Drugs
πŸ”Ή Manage Chronic Conditions
πŸ”Ή Increase Physical Activity
πŸ”Ή Improve at Your Sport
πŸ”Ή Improve Mobility and Strength
πŸ”Ή Improve Mental Health
πŸ”Ή Improve Quality of Life

Choosing Physical Therapy helps many of us live better lives. πŸ’ͺ

So, we want to know! How has PT changed your life? πŸ€— Tell us in the comments!

Discover what can do for you. Call us today! 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

The typical computer user hits their keyboard ⌨️ up to 200,000 times per day.(according to The American Academy of Ortho...
09/29/2025

The typical computer user hits their keyboard ⌨️ up to 200,000 times per day.
(according to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

These repetitive movements from a relatively stationary position for hours at a stretch can wreak havoc on your musculoskeletal health, leading to poor posture, headaches and joint pain. πŸ˜–

This can have an enormous effect on our shoulders’ deltoid, subclavius, and trapezius muscles.

Luckily, movement can help. πŸ™Œ

Here are four quick that you can do at your desk to help alleviate shoulder pain.

1️⃣ Desk Angels

πŸ”Ή Sit straight in your chair and place your arms at shoulder level with a 90-degree bend in your elbows.

πŸ”Ή Keeping your head and torso stationary, slowly move your arms overhead, reaching your hands toward the ceiling. Try to keep your arms in line with your ears as you move up to the ceiling and slowly back to the starting position.

πŸ”Ή You should feel some pulling in your midback, which helps to relax your spine. Repeat 10 times.

2️⃣ Shoulder Rolls

πŸ”Ή Keep your back straight and your chin tucked in.

πŸ”Ή Roll your shoulders forward, up, back, and down in a circular motion. Repeat 10 times, then reverse.

3️⃣ Upper Trapezius Stretch

πŸ”Ή Sitting with your back straight, tilt your head sideways toward your shoulder.

πŸ”Ή For a larger stretch, drop your shoulder blade on the opposite side toward the floor.

πŸ”Ή Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat twice on each side.

4️⃣ Armpit Stretch

πŸ”Ή Sit with your back straight and rotate your head sideways so that your nose is directly above your armpit.

πŸ”Ή Hold the back of your head with your hand and use it to gently push your nose closer to your armpit. Don’t push to the point of discomfort.

πŸ”Ή Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat twice on each side.

In addition to these stretches, β€œactive” sitting can keep your body in motion and prevent the pain that results from being .

Lean back in your chair occasionally, swivel your seat from side to side, and stand up for a few moments at least once every hour.

If you continue to experience pain or discomfort, your can help.

Call us today - 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

Learn more, courtesy healthline.com πŸ”— linktr.ee/comprehensivetherapyservices

We love feedback from our patients! πŸ—£"My husband has experienced severe hip pain for the past year and has tried several...
09/18/2025

We love feedback from our patients! πŸ—£

"My husband has experienced severe hip pain for the past year and has tried several PT practices. We finally discovered your practice and he is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. His pain has lessened significantly and is finally getting back to being himself. Your knowledgeable and caring PTs have turned his life around. Thank you Comprehensive Therapy Services!" - D.D.

Thank you for the great review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loved your experience at CTS? πŸ‘‰ Please leave us a Google review!

Your feedback helps us grow πŸ€—

In honor of PCOS Awareness Month πŸ’œ we aim to offer support to those affected by the condition and increase understanding...
09/12/2025

In honor of PCOS Awareness Month πŸ’œ we aim to offer support to those affected by the condition and increase understanding of its complexities.

stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome πŸ‘‰ a hormonal disorder that affects 1-in-10 women of reproductive age.

Common signs and symptoms of PCOS include: πŸ‘‡

πŸ”Ή Irregular Periods
πŸ”Ή Excess Facial and Body Hair
πŸ”Ή Severe Acne
πŸ”Ή Small Ovarian Cysts
πŸ”Ή Insulin Resistance
πŸ”Ή Anxiety and Depression
πŸ”Ή Infertility
πŸ”Ή Weight Gain
πŸ”Ή Male Pattern Hair Loss

Exercise can play an important role in managing symptoms. Specifically, research suggests a regular yoga practice may help. Here's why:

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Yoga may decrease testosterone levels

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Yoga is accessible for many fitness levels

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Yoga helps promote deep breathing and relaxation, which may decrease stress and anxiety

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Yoga reduces chronic pain

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Yoga improves balance and mobility

Below are a few specific yoga poses that might help - schedule an appointment for details on how to perform each one.

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In addition to yoga, movement like walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming can help balance hormones, boost your mood, reduce weight, and manage blood sugar and insulin levels.

⚠️ When it comes to exercise for PCOS, it’s especially important you talk to your doctor if you have other medical conditions that could affect your ability to exercise. ⚠️

Your can work with you to develop a treatment plan to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and minimize your symptoms.

We're well versed in modifying exercises to meet your specific needs and goals. πŸ’• Give us a call! 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

Learn more at pcosaa.org

All too often, pain is masked with opioids and medications, which carry risks and side effects. πŸ’ŠWhereas opioids only ma...
09/04/2025

All too often, pain is masked with opioids and medications, which carry risks and side effects. πŸ’Š

Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement.

Here's how physical therapists manage pain: πŸ‘‡

1️⃣ Exercise

πŸ’ͺ A study following 20,000 people over 11 years found that those who exercised on a regular basis, experienced less pain. Among those who exercised more than three times per week, chronic widespread pain was 28% less common. Physical therapists can prescribe exercise specific to your goals and needs.

2️⃣ Manual (Hands-on) Therapy

🀲 Research supports a hands-on approach to treating pain. From carpal tunnel syndrome to low back pain, this type of care can effectively reduce your pain and improve your movement. Physical therapists may use manipulation, joint and soft tissue mobilizations, and dry needling, as well as other strategies in your care.

3️⃣ Education

πŸ“š A large study conducted with military personnel demonstrated that those with back pain who received a 45-minute educational session about pain, were less likely to seek treatment than their peers who didn't receive education about pain. Physical therapists will talk with you to make sure they understand your pain history, and help set realistic expectations about your treatment.

4️⃣ Teamwork

🀝 Recent studies have shown that developing a positive relationship with your physical therapist and being an active participant in your own recovery can impact your success. This is likely because physical therapists are able to directly work with you and assess how your pain responds to treatment.

Your can help relieve pain, educate you on how to manage it, and minimize your risk of having it come back.

Give us a call! 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

Learn more, courtesy ChoosePT.com πŸ”— linktr.ee/comprehensivetherapyservices

CTS is excited to welcome two ✌️ new therapists to the CTS team! Say "hello" to Sarah Pratt, PT, DPT and Courtney Freema...
08/25/2025

CTS is excited to welcome two ✌️ new therapists to the CTS team! Say "hello" to Sarah Pratt, PT, DPT and Courtney Freeman, PT, DPT πŸ‘‹

✨ Sarah Pratt, PT, DPT earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SDSU, where in her clinical rotations she followed her passion for pediatrics and found a new love for pelvic floor therapy. πŸ“š
πŸ’• As a provider, Sarah is deeply committed to creating a safe space where women feel heard, supported, and empowered in any stage of life. She believes pelvic health is not just about the bodyβ€”it's about confidence and reclaiming your sense of self.

πŸ‘¦ In addition to empowering women, she loves working with pediatrics to help the kiddos (and their families) find relief and get back to being a kid!

🐾 Outside the clinic, you can usually find Sarah cuddled up with her miniature dachshund or exploring new restaurants on date nights with her boyfriend.

✨ Courtney Freeman, PT, DPT earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SDSU, where she gained a strong foundation in orthopedic rehabilitation and discovered a deep passion for supporting women through all stages of life, leading her to specialize in the treatment of conditions such as pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and postpartum recovery. πŸ“š

πŸ’• Courtney has pursued advanced education through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, where she continues to build her expertise in pelvic floor dysfunction and holistic patient care.

πŸ™Œ Her treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practice, and she integrates techniques such as breathwork, core and pelvic floor retraining, manual therapy, and functional movement to address both the physical and emotional components of pelvic health. She is passionate about helping patients understand their bodies and feel empowered in their healing process.

⚽︎ Outside of the clinic, Courtney enjoys staying active through soccer, pilates, and spending time outdoorsβ€”especially at the beach.

Make an appointment with Sarah or Courtney at our Sorrento Valley location 🏒 5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 2900, San Diego, CA 92121 - 858-457-8419 πŸ“ž

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5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 2900
San Diego, CA
92121

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18584578419

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