MOTUS Specialists Physical Therapy

MOTUS Specialists Physical Therapy Most athletes get injured at some point. We specialize in hands-on treatment to get you achieving your highest level of function.

Welcome to the new age of physical therapy. Trusted by professional athletes from a wide range of sports, we incorporate primitive patterns to create progressive movements.

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common things we treat (especially at our Seal Beach location.)That’s not surprisi...
10/16/2025

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common things we treat (especially at our Seal Beach location.)

That’s not surprising considering how active this area is.

Between surfing, pickleball, swimming, paddling, and beach workouts, the shoulders take on a lot of repetitive strain.

The most common issues we see include:
🔹 Rotator cuff irritation
🔹 Biceps tendinopathy
🔹 Impingement
🔹 Scapular dyskinesis

In many cases, these injuries aren’t caused by one specific movement. They build up over time from poor movement mechanics, underdeveloped stabilizers, or compensations elsewhere in the system.

Our rehab process focuses on:
✅ Rebuilding scapular strength and control
✅ Restoring full shoulder and thoracic mobility
✅ Gradual loading through pain-free ranges
✅ Training strength and mechanics under fatigue

Avoiding movement doesn’t fix shoulder pain. It just reinforces the same dysfunction that caused it in the first place.

👉If you need physical therapy in Seal Beach or Orange County, our team is here to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active doing what you love.

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10/08/2025

This basketball athlete is recovering from patellar subluxations (when the kneecap slips out of place) - and part of his rehab is retraining his running mechanics.

Here’s how we rebuild running mechanics step-by-step:

1️⃣ Fix knee alignment – We’re correcting inward knee collapse (valgus) that puts stress on the patella.

2️⃣ Train proper foot strike – Landing under the body, not overstriding, to reduce joint load.

3️⃣ Reinforce hip stability – Strong, level hips = better control through every stride.

4️⃣ Dial in posture and arm drive – Keeping him tall, engaged, and efficient with every step.

Basketball is full of explosive sprints, stops, and direction changes - without clean mechanics, the knee takes a beating.

This kind of work reduces re-injury risk and builds better on-court speed and control!

🔗 Link in bio to book a session with MOTUS!


October is National Physical Therapy Month 🥳 And for us, it’s personal. At MOTUS, we believe great outcomes start with g...
10/03/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month 🥳 And for us, it’s personal.

At MOTUS, we believe great outcomes start with great people. That’s why we’ve built a team of specialists who deliver more than high quality therapy. They deliver results.

This month, we honor our incredible MOTUS physical therapists who push harder, think smarter, and care deeper - because YOU deserve nothing but the best.


10/01/2025

Checking in on our new Carlsbad location!

Every session here is personalized, which means you might see anything from cupping and mobility work to single-leg stability drills, strength progressions, or sport-specific exercises. The goal is always the same - helping each individual move better, recover stronger, and perform with confidence.

Carlsbad has quickly become a hub for athletes of all levels, and we’re glad to support the community with sessions tailored to what each body needs. Book a session through the link in our bio to see what a personalized session looks like!

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One thing we wish more people knew about physical therapy is this: Don’t wait until you’re in pain to start.Here’s why👉W...
09/25/2025

One thing we wish more people knew about physical therapy is this: Don’t wait until you’re in pain to start.

Here’s why

👉When your body gets close to an injury, it doesn’t just stop working. It compensates.

Think: shifting your weight to one side, overloading another joint, or recruiting muscles that weren’t meant to carry the load.

That buys you a little time, but it doesn’t fix the problem. In fact, it usually makes things worse.

Proactive physical therapy is about staying ahead of that curve.

This is why many elite athletes do PT year-round, they understand the benefits of keeping their bodies durable and moving efficiently.

🔹 Catching inefficiencies early
🔹 Building strength in the weak links
🔹 Keeping joints mobile and stable
🔹 Making sure the whole system works together the way it should

That’s how you stop injuries before they start, recover faster, and keep your body moving well for the long haul.

📍It’s always smart to keep a few PT sessions on standby! Link in bio to book a session.

Address

100 E. MacArthur Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA
92707

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19498911325

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