SERVICES

Golden Gate Physical Therapy provides an array of services: physical therapy, massage therapy, personal training, injury screening and ergonomic assessments for patients with special requests. Our highly educated, certified and licensed staff provides one-on-one treatment with each patient to achieve fully individual attention and increase patient's success rate of reaching their goals.

Golden Gate Physical Therapy provides the following services:

• Physical Therapy
• Massage Therapy
• Acute Injury Screening
• Ergonomic Assessments
• Screen for muscalo-skeletal dysfunctions

Physical Therapy

ONE ON ONE HEALING ARTS
Our clinic offers 45-60 minute treatments with our physical therapists. We utilize NO aides, so your therapy is always guided by an expert.
Our goal is your fast recovery and success, and we strive to provide you with the newest treatment, research and product information. We emphasize patient education and prevention of injuries.

Our therapists are trained in:
• Neuromuscular and orthopedic evaluations
• Pre- and post-operative management
• Repetitive stress injury
• Ergonomic assessments
• Instruction in pelvic stabilization
• Geriatric care
• Strength and conditioning
• Treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome and chronic pain
• Pilates
• Yoga

TREATMENT

Pre- and Post-Operative Therapy/General Orthopedics
Primary emphasis on safe strengthening and stretching, gait training and minimizing of scar appearance. Utilization of modalities and current research support techniques for maximizing recovery. Proprioceptive retraining. Progression to full functional level.

Acute Injury Management
Research shows that immediate treatment results in better outcomes. We see referred emergencies as well as walk-ins.

Repetitive Stress Injury
We provide neuromuscular re-education and ergonomic assessment. Appropriate guided strengthening, stretching and other relieving techniques, including guided imagery, visualization, and training in diaphragmatic breathing.

Osteoporosis
Strength and conditioning for prevention and management. We teach patients body mechanics, postural exercises, and stretching techniques to prevent and manage osteoporosis.

Massage Therapy
Golden Gate Physical Therapy has been providing massage therapy for the past fifteen years to benefit our patients and private clients. Our massage therapist is highly qualified with over 10 years of experience in pain management, stress relief, and therapeutic massage. Our belief is that massage therapy is a powerful ally in the health care regiment and can be used either as an adjunct to physical therapy or for full body preventive care and wellness.

The Benefits of Massage:
• Relieves stress and aids relaxation
• Exercise and stretches weak, tight or atrophied muscles
• Aids athletes to prepare and recover from strenuous workouts
• Increases joint flexibility
• Reduces spasms and cramping
• Reduces post surgery adhesions and swelling
• Releases endorphins that work as natural painkillers
• Relieves Migraine pain, tension related headaches and effects of eye strain
• Improves posture
• Promotes faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments,while also reducing formation of scar tissue