Synergy Orthopedics Physical Therapy- La Mesa

"I absolutely recommend Synergy Orthopedics for your Physical Therapy needs. The therapists and staff at this location are not only Professional, Knowledgeable, Kind, and Friendly, but simply GREAT at their profession. The treatment I received for my shoulder (torn rotator cuff, arthritis, other minor junk) was excellent. What happened? I entered Physical Therapy with Synergy in January of 2023 for a torn-up shoulder. (Don’t try to cut down a tree if you don’t have the right skill set or tools.) I won’t bore you with the full diagnosis – but I couldn’t wash my other armpit, blow-dry my hair, or sleep to name a few issues. The pain was pretty bad, and then really bad if I moved wrong. As a small-business owner I really wanted and needed to avoid the surgery and the downtime my orthopedic surgeon/Doc was suggesting. (He said 6 weeks in a sling with no movement. Six Weeks!!) During my initial evaluation I instantly felt that I had a new coach in my corner. I’m in my late 50’s now so I no longer “play” at sports, but once an athlete always an athletic-minded person, right? During the evaluation appointment my therapist Eva explained my MRI to me and I gained much more understanding of the injuries. Then, together, we set goals to build strength, increase flexibility, reduce pain, and possibly AVOID surgery! There are multiple Physical Therapists at this location as well as PT Assistants. Most of the time my appointments were with Eva – but I’ve also had excellent sessions with Manager and Therapist Amy, Therapist Mary, and lots of help from the assistants including but not limited to Kensington and Arvrin. The open-layout of the therapy room provides a real sense of community and a sort of “we are all in this together” atmosphere. It was a great fit for me. Each session is planned out – and there’s a team approach to wellness that is pervasive. A typical therapy session included exercises to increase mobility and strength. Some sessions included soft tissue work (nothing soft about soft tissue work!) and lots of stretching. Soft tissue work is sort of like a not-nice massage. But every single time Eva or Amy or Mary worked on skin, muscle, fascia, tendons, and ligaments I left the appointment with less pain and more mobility than the day before. I chose to have appointments 2 times per week and then I was instructed to do the same exercises at home 3-4 times per week. I have graduated from shoulder physical therapy. No surgery for me! At the time of this writing, approximately 8 months later, I have full range of motion back in my shoulder. I do not have any pain and I am able to accomplish all my tasks and chores without having to ask for assistance. I can sleep on either side without issue. I do not have any limitations attributable to my shoulder injury. Thanks Synergy! I will have an improved quality of life thanks to your help! And a special “Thanks” to Betty who handled all the phone calls and scheduling – thanks for putting up with me Betty!"

"Made my back pain worse, none knowledgeable person at that place did a very wrong exercises for my herniated disc by putting too much pressure on my back and hips, I was in so much pain and she was “it’s ok that will help you” until makes my pain worse. Not recommend at all expect Dr. Steven he was knowledgeable and good but the lady I am not sure about her name she was trying to help BUT with No knowledge. I am so not happy about it, Studying all these years and make the pain worse?? Which type of certificate you got??"

"EILEEN the OT therapist is beyond knowledgeable, kind, hard worker to say the least. At times she has 2 to 3 patients and no assistant, that does not stop her from attending the patient. She has encouraged encouraged me to challenge myself and heal. She really is 1 in a million."

"Great place. All the staff are nice. I've been going since December 2022/January 2023 after having Rotator Cuff Surgery in December. My therapist Eva is very pleasant & patient & explains things clearly. I highly recommend them."

"All the staff were friendly and supportive. The therapists I worked with, Chelsea and Eileen, got me from 30% post-surgery, to 100% in 7 weeks. Everything was explained, and an at-home program provided."