Lower Body Conditions Treated with Physical Therapy
Lower body deficiencies, limitations, pain, and dysfunctions can be extremely disruptive to everyday life and prevent you from partaking in the activities you love most. Through the use of Physical Therapy, Evolution can help you alleviate these symptoms and restrictions through both treatment and education. Live your best life – we’ll help you get there. Explore a sample of the lower body conditions we treat below.
Pain in the leg is a common experience that many people will experience during their lifetime. You may experience a sharp sensation or a persistent dull pain. As we get older, our joints may deteriorate, making mobility difficult and even standing painful. Overuse may cause sprains, very common amongst athletes in the ankle and knee. Without proper treatment, leg conditions can persist, nagging you long term and limiting your capabilities in both competition and everyday living.
Why is Physical Therapy Important for Leg Conditions?
When it comes to the treatment of your legs, physical therapy is key in maintaining and enjoying peak health throughout your body. While some injuries may go away with time and be treated with over-the-counter medication, many have multiple factors that might prevent a return to full health due to the leg’s foundational role in your movement. Consider the following scenarios and the role that physiotherapists may take.
After surgery on a leg, our body will tend to favor the unaffected limb, causing instability and weakness. This can also lead to increased chances of falling and chronic pain in your back. A physiotherapist can take you through strengthening exercises, techniques to improve your balance, and manual therapy to help accelerate recovery.
High-grade sprains can leave you in a great deal of pain and reduce your ability to perform. Your body may be more prone now to reinjuring the damaged tendon. A physiotherapist will be able to monitor your injury as it recovers, assist you in proper stretching to maintain or improve flexibility, and teach you how to tend to your sprained ligaments at home.
Your back and right hip are consistently sore because, unbeknownst to you, your leg is slightly longer than the other. A biomechanical assessment would reveal this physical trait, after which a physiotherapist might recommend orthotics or other alternatives to improve your gait.
You’re having difficulty exercising because your leg is cramping up too easily and muscles are getting sore. A physiotherapist can put you on a fitness regimen to safely and efficiently improve your endurance, flexibility, and strength, helping you overcome your roadblock.
No matter what your current goal is physically, Evolution will be there to help you recover and prevent further issues down the road. Contact us today to discuss what you want to achieve!
Hear from Real People about Evolution
Evolution Physical Therapy loves our people, and they love us! Check out what some are saying for reviews.
Jinyi has been a big help in my Drop Foot and Peripheral Nerve Damage recovery. She is very knowledgeable about the certain exercises essential for recovery. I highly recommend her.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Damon! We are happy to hear that you are having an amazing experience with Jinyi and Evolution.
Anna was a great PT. Very easy to understand and complete tasks via website and clear instruction. She is personable, bright and careful to get feedback after each session. Loved her input and trusted her assessments.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Michael! We are thrilled to hear that you are having a great experience with both Anna and Evolution!
Alisa is my trainer. I started working with her one year ago. At that point I was only doing Pilates, so Alisa was my first experience with strength training. At the time I had lower back and hip weakness and no muscle definition anywhere. I now have muscular arms, a much better tush and a stronger back. I feel like she has given me a new body to embrace the second half of my life. She is firm but lovely. She always checks in on how my body is doing and makes adjustments if needed. She also is amazing at stretching any body part that requires extra attention. I adore her - she is a wonderful addition to a weekly routine I never expected to adopt.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Stephanie! We are thrilled to hear that you are having a great experience with Alisa!
I had a traumatic fall and destroyed my shoulder. After surgery I received three solid recommendations for Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness. I’m so thankful because I have a PT, Mars Jimenez, who I completely trust to mobilize my tender shoulder joint. Mars has excellent listening skills and feels the most subtle responses as we mobilize my joint and challenge my supporting muscles. Mars is a true patient advocate. I’m forever grateful, thank you Mars.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing your great experience, Anne! We are happy to hear about the success you have been having at Evolution!
A great place. Welcoming, friendly, but most of all excellent physical therapists who care about their clients. Everyone who steps in that place emerges a better version of themselves. What more could you ask for?
Response from the owner:Thank you for the awesome review, Frankie! We are happy you are having a great experience at Evolution.
Lindsay is a great PT. She is very detailed in her explanation and she is always available when needed. I referred a friend to her after a week of therapy
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Lorri! We are thrilled to hear that you are having a great experience at Evolution with Lindsay. Thanks for referring your friends!
I came into Evolution a month after surgery of a partial meniscus removal. Mars did such a great job assessing my knee and helped me progressively get back to every day life. Each week I am hitting milestones and getting closer to my 100% goal. Thanks for the help Mars!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Kevin! Glad to hear that you are getting closer to your goals with Mars' and Evolution's help!
Mars is amazing! Since working with Mars, I have seen a remarkable difference in my strength and pain management. Mars takes time to listen to me and create a care plan that takes into account my unique needs. Best physical therapist I’ve had in my many years of PT!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the nice review, Serena! Happy to hear your good experiences with Mars and Evolution!
I have working with Mars at Evolution for months and he has been great! I look forward to my appointments every week and definitely feel myself getting better. He is attentive, thorough, and always looking to help me improve. I would definitely recommend working with Mars!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Jonathan! Happy to hear your improvements and excitement with physical therapy and Mars!
I have been going to Evolution for several months. My PT is Mars. He is excellent, very patient and understanding of my situation. He is thoughtful and helpful. I’m 79 years old and require a lot of help…he is always there for me. I recommend Evolution and Mars unequivocally!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the nice review, Candace! We appreciate you sharing your success with Mars and Evolution!
Mars Jimenez is an amazing Doctor in Physical Therapy I highly recommend Mars for anyone looking for heal from an injury, or for someone that is looking to strengthen their body in general! Very patient therapist, empathetic and great person!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, Jennifer! Glad you are having a great experience with Mars and Evolution!
Best physical therapy experience I've had so far, Unfortunately I've had a lot. Big thanks to Frankie for the specialized level of attention and care to my rehabilitation for my bilateral Achilles rupture. I'd recommend Frankie and other highly trained therapists at this location.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic review, Lanre! We appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear of your great experience with Franklin!
Kumi is the best PT in Los Angeles. Everything at Evolution has been super easy and seamless. They've helped tremendously.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, Matthew! We are happy to hear you have been having great experiences with Kumi and Evolution!
Kumiko Babson is wonderful. I have improved even after 2 sessions and outpatient exercises
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Jennifer! We are happy to hear you are noticing quick improvements with physical therapy. Glad you have been having a great experience with Kumi!
I went to Evolution for a bit over a year to work on some hip flexor and back pain that was keeping me from exercising. Anna Lee was a phenomenal therapist who guided me through a progressive exercise regime that got me back into the gym with minimal pain. I highly recommend her and this clinic!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, John! Glad that you enjoyed your experience with Anna and at Evolution!
I went to Evolution last year for a frozen shoulder. I needed PT for a few months and had the pleasure of having Anna as my therapist. She did everything she had to do to get my shoulder back in shape. Unfortunately my other shoulder suffered a rotator cuff injury so without hesitation I took my prescription to Evolution and requested Anna. I've been working with her for two weeks and my shoulder already feels better. If you need any type of PT, Anna and Evolution are absolutely the best!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, Scott! We are happy to hear that you have had multiple great experiences with Anna!
My young therapist is very good and attentive. She always tackles the issues as they come up. The scheduling of the appointments is also very teliable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, Robert! We are happy to hear that you are having a great experience at Evolution.
This is a positive review of my PT, Jessica, at Evolution Physical Therapy. In the October timeframe, I had aches in my butt and knee areas. The pain was so bad that I could not stand in the kitchen washing dishes for 10 minutes. Jessica gave me a full evaluation and started working on my soft tissues. Within 2 sessions, my pain was greatly remarkably reduced. I continued to see her two times a week. Jessica continued working on my angry muscles and taught me stressing and strengthening exercises at the same time. The pain I experienced is now gone. Jessica is friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. She is a true professional and has advance certification for her work. It is a pleasure to work with her.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, Gary! We are happy Jessica has been able to help you, and are happy to hear that you have been having significant improvements!
Alex is fantastic. He listens to your problem areas and addresses them perfectly. While there’s always some pain involved with PT he knows exactly where to stop. He has helped me greatly improve after shoulder surgery and while there’s still a long road ahead I know I’m in good hands with Alex
Response from the owner:Thank you for the amazing review, Tom! We are happy to hear you are having a wonderful experience at Evolution with Alex!
