Why are we out of network with some insurance companies? At Go Beyond Physical Therapy, we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. However, you may have noticed that we are out of network with some insurance companies. Our decision is driven by the low cost that some insurance companies reimburse for their physical therapy services, as well as the hoops they require us and our staff to jump through. Being an out-of-network provider for these insurance companies allows us to offer personalized, unrestricted care tailored to individual needs. By selecting to be out ..read more

Part-time or Full-time Physical Therapist Join a team of physical therapists who are dedicated to getting their patients better. We believe in a hands-on approach that tailors each rehab program to the individual and their goals. We are the top-rated PT practice in Walnut Creek since we opened our doors 6 years ago. Our philosophy is that the physical therapist should provide the treatment to our patients, rather than using aides. Our treatment sessions are all 45 minutes. We are looking for a part-time or full-time Physical Therapist. Benefits available for full-time employee working 30+ pati ..read more

Get care that's specific to your goals, your body, and your lifestyle. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help you maximize your movement, manage pain, avoid surgery and prescription drugs, manage chronic (long-term) conditions, and recover from and prevent injury. Scroll down to learn more about the many benefits of physical therapy. A physical therapist working with an older adult on gait training Maximize Your Movement Physical therapists identify, diagnose, and treat movement problems. They help people maintain or restore as much function as possible. Physical function a ..read more

If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having had low back pain within the past three months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. For some people, back pain can return or hang on, leading to a decrease in quality of life or even disability. Physical therapists help people with low back pain improve or restore mobility and reduce their pain. And, according to a new study, choosing physical therapy for low back pain outperforms usual primary care and is cost-effective.   Physical thera ..read more

Do you avoid moving (a little or a lot) because you fear it will hurt? Does the fear of reinjury limit your activity? If so, you may be experiencing kinesiophobia. And you're not alone. As many as 50%-70% of adults — not just athletes — experience this feeling after an injury, accident, or illness. Kinesiophobia can result from personal experience. It also can be learned by watching or mimicking the behaviors of others. Fear is a natural response to danger or the potential threat of danger. It causes normal physical changes in the body, such as: Increased heart rate. Rapid breathing. Elevated ..read more

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We are hiring! We are looking for a physical therapist to join our team. Part-time or Full-time hours available. For more information, email korey@gobeyondphysicaltherapy.com ..read more

How Long Should We Stretch? When stretching our muscles, the general consensus is that we should stretch up to 60 seconds per muscle. Whether it is 20 seconds 3 times or 30 seconds 2 times as long as the muscle is stretched for 60 seconds. There are others however who advocate a different stretch duration and repetition. Thirty years ago a man by the name of Aaron Mattes developed the 2 seconds, 10 times stretch. The premise of this technique is holding a stretch for only 2 seconds inhibits the protective stretch reflex (myotatic reflex). The stretch reflex inhibits the muscle from lengthening ..read more

Level 3: Advanced Stretches Before you begin any level of stretching, follow these tips for best results: Warm up for a few minutes first so your muscles stretch more easily (walk briskly, march in place, or do another physical activity). Stretch at least two to three times on each side, taking turns. Keep good form and posture. Breathe throughout each stretch — never hold your breath. You should feel slight discomfort and a pulling sensation, but not pain, with each stretch. Never bounce while stretching — hold steady till you feel the stretch and try to relax while holding. Adv ..read more

Level 3: Advanced Strengthening Exercises  Advanced Standing Bridge for Hip Extensors Stand upright with good posture (Photo A). You may stand near a wall for balance if needed. Lean forward from the waist, keeping your back straight and one foot flat on the floor, while allowing the other leg to rise straight behind you and your arms to naturally hang in front of you. Use a count of 1-2. Try to get your trunk and back leg parallel with the floor (Photo B). Hold this position for five seconds, then count 1-2-3-4 to slowly return to the starting position. It should take you longer t ..read more