Progressive Physical Therapy

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Today we’re celebrating the hard work, dedication, & heart that our team brings to this community every single day. Here’s to the people who help others move, heal, & live stronger—thank you for all you do! 💪

08/28/2025

Hip pain doesn’t have to slow you down.
Whether it’s from overuse, injury, or stiffness — physical therapy can help you move easier and feel stronger.

08/26/2025

Nagging shoulder, hip, or knee pain?
Many people assume it’s bursitis — but often, the true cause lies elsewhere. Get clarity on bursitis: what it is, what it isn’t, and how PT helps.

Bursitis is a term commonly used to describe joint pain and inflammation, especially in active adults and older populations. While the word gets thrown around a lot in both clinics and online, recent studies suggest that true bursitis is less common than you might think. According to estimates from....

08/21/2025

💥 ACL tear? Recovery takes time — and every phase matters.
Swipe to see the step-by-step timeline that helps you rebuild strength, balance, and confidence so you can get back to doing what you love!
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08/18/2025

An ACL tear can feel like the end of your game — but it’s not.
Learn how physical therapy helps rebuild strength, restore stability, and get you back to what you love. ⬇️

What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is....

08/14/2025

Shoulder pain doesn’t have to be part of getting older.
These 3 physical therapist-backed tips can help you stay strong, mobile, and pain-free — no matter your age or activity level.
Swipe to learn how to take care of your shoulders before they start acting up.

08/11/2025

In California, insurance red tape can delay physical therapy for days—or even weeks. That wait can lead to:
▪️ More pain and discomfort
▪️ A longer road to recovery
▪️ Greater chance of needing surgery or expensive care

AB 574 aims to fix that by:
✅ Allowing you to begin PT immediately—no prior authorization for your first 12 visits
✅ Making coverage and costs clear before you start
✅ Ensuring you have the choice to agree to any non-covered services

The bill is on Governor Newsom’s desk right now. Your voice can make the difference.

📞 Call: (916) 445-2841
✉️ Email: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

08/07/2025

We hear it all the time: “I thought the pain would go away. I didn’t know PT could help.”
If that sounds familiar, we want to hear from you. The Pain Perspective survey takes less than 10 minutes—your voice can help shape better care for people in pain.
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The chronic pain crisis isn’t going away, but the way we tackle it must evolve. That’s why we’re launching The Pain Perspective: 2025 Survey on MSK Care and Chronic Pain, a national initiative designed to capture the state of musculoskeletal (MSK) care and chronic pain management today. In les...

08/01/2025

Back pain isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Scoliosis and sciatica are two very different conditions — and they require different approaches to care. Swipe to learn what sets them apart and how PT can help.

07/24/2025

Think you can’t move much with scoliosis? Think again.
These PT-approved stretches can help improve posture, reduce tension, and build back strength — right from home. Swipe to get started.

07/21/2025

Do you have pain that shoots from your back down your leg?
It could be sciatica — and physical therapy can help.
These targeted exercises are a great place to start your recovery ➡️

Find relief from sciatica with targeted physical therapy exercises. Improve flexibility, reduce nerve pain, and support recovery.

07/17/2025

Think sciatica is just back pain? It’s more than that.
From your lower back to your foot, that nerve pain can seriously slow you down.
Swipe to learn what causes it — and how PT can help.