"Physical therapists are good people to know. They’re educated in understanding the interaction of all your body parts. Their hands-on approach begins with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the immediate problem. Then they teach you how to take care of yourself by showing you how to do exercises and how to use your body properly to gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. You’ll find them advising on proper posture and body motion in the work place, treating injuries, consulting on fitness, and administering physical therapy in the home. Today physical therapists provide help for every part of the body to everyone from infants to the elderly — more than 1 million people every day!"

PT Magazine, 10/99

Individuals come to the Human Performance Center in a variety of ways. You or a family member can contact us and set up an appointment. Or your physician or other health care provider can refer you. In either case, we coordinate our care with your personal physician or other care provider. In order to bill your insurance company, we’ll need a medical diagnosis. Please contact us by phone at: (805) 687-8553. Or e-mail us at: info@hpcsb.com.

1. A thorough examination.

2. Formulation of a plan of care.

3. Interventions - therapeutic or preventive.

4. Individual instruction & education

5. Home Program/Community Exercise.

We urge you to become an active partner in your care as opposed to a passive recipient. This may include performing home exercises or, improving your posture, using appropriate lifting mechanics, or modifying your work environment.

The number of visits you receive will depend upon your physicians request, your response to treatment, and your therapists’ assessment of your need for ongoing treatment.

We look forward to partnering with you, answering your questions, and assisting your move from rehabilitating an injury or condition to a healthy life.