TOM SIMMONS M.O.M.T., P.T., A.T.C.
As a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer for over 25 years, Tom Simmons is devoted to delivering exceptional treatment in a personal and caring environment. Recognized as a specialist in his field, Tom has taught post-graduate manual physical therapy to therapists nationwide. He has been an invited lecturer to many professional organizations, and has published definitive work on key therapeutic approaches and techniques. To maximize his skill and training, Tom became one of only a few physical therapists worldwide to receive a specialized Masters Degree in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. He studied with a world-renowned specialist, completing a prestigious and rigorous program. Numerous scientific studies have concluded that manual therapy treatment with proper exercise, produces faster, superior and longer lasting results than standard physical therapy treatments alone.
As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Physical Therapy School, Tom has always had a strong interest and background in sports and sports medicine. He has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities, from professional to weekend athletes, and major league to youth league players. Tom is committed to helping you reach your goals.
Member in Good Standing:
- American Physical Therapy Association
- California Physical Therapy Association
Prior Positions:
- Director of Scripps North County Sports Rehabilitation Center, Encinitas, CA.
- University of Pennsylvania Athletic Department physical therapist and certified athletic trainer
As a patient, you will receive a one-on-one comprehensive evaluation by your physical therapist, who maintains an ongoing assessment, as well as ”hands on” treatment and functional exercise, which is performed in a pain free range of motion.
The success of rehabilitation relies on determining what tissue or structure is at fault, not only at the pain site, but looking at the entire body, and then applying the optimal stimuli necessary to restore normal, pain free function. All of our exercises are scientifically dosed in order to develop the specific functional quality that is required for that tissue. Advanced Manual Physical Therapy pulley systems are utilized, as they allow you to exercise utilizing the length tension curve of muscle, which is optimal and necessary for all normal muscle function. Functional, weight bearing exercises are also utilized in order to restore triplane muscle flexibility and strength.
We are committed to your recovery and helping you to achieve your physical therapy goals so that you may return to your activities of daily and nightly living in a pain free manner.
We are providers for most health insurance programs.
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