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"IF YOU HAVE A BODY, YOU ARE AN ATHLETE"- BILL BOWERMAN
Whether you’re a professional CrossFit athlete, a weekend hiker, or a familiar face at your local gym, being active is a big part of what makes you, you.
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But sometimes the sport you love can cause you long-term discomfort or pain. As athletes, injuries can sideline us for weeks or reappear just when we thought we’d healed.
Sports injuries are normal. They come for all of us eventually – no matter how diligent we try to be. The good news is, with the right treatment, knowledge, and prevention, you can overcome most injuries. That’s exactly what tailored physical therapy for athletes gives you.
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At Zenith Performance Physical Therapy, we help athletic adults get better and give you the tools to stay better.
Returning to the sports and activities you love, with more confidence and strength… and without worrying about restriction or pain.
We get you there by doing things differently from a typical insurance-based clinic. You’ll get:
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A 100% personalized physical therapy care plan for your body, sport, and goals (no generic routines here).
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A full hour of one-on-one time with our Doctor of Physical therapy in every session (rather than being passed around a busy clinic).
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Straightforward explanations of what’s going on in your body, so you can take ownership of your ongoing health after treatment ends (and not have to keep coming back).
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“Hayden is amazing! I have had nagging shoulder pain for 5 years now and nothing I did ever helped. After seeing Hayden, I no longer have shoulder pain and I have been able to lift heavier weights at Crossfit!” - Jenna S.
What we treat
We’ve successfully treated a wide range of conditions, including (but not limited to):
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Hip pain
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Shoulder pain
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Lower back pain
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Sprains and strains
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Mobility restrictions
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Foot and ankle pain
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Pain during a specific activity, like weightlifting
And we’ve gotten patients back to the sports they love, such as:
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Jiu-jitsu
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CrossFit
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Running
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Rollerskating
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Rock climbing
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Strength training
…and many more.
Whatever’s keeping you back from performing 100% – whether it’s an unexplainable mobility issue that you’ve resigned yourself to living with forever or persistent pain that makes everyday tasks impossible, chances are we’ve seen something like it before.
At the same time, every treatment plan we create is unique, because your body is unique.
That’s why we’ll kick off your recovery with a free phone consultation to discuss your story and goals. Before you step foot into our practice, we’ll have a realistic overview of where you’re at today, and what we’re working towards.
“Working with Hayden is not like working with any other physical therapist that I have been to. Hayden actually works with you for the entire session instead of handing you off to someone else. I highly recommend Hayden if you want to feel better fast!” - Scott P.
How it works:
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1- Phone consultation. You’ll start with a free phone consultation with a staff member. They’ll ask you a few questions to better understand your goals, concerns, and the injury you’re experiencing to make sure you’re a great fit.
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2- Intake. At your first visit to our space in Long Beach, CA, you’ll meet with our Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dr. Hayden Almeida. Together, you’ll go through a detailed assessment of where you’re at today. This could include basic mobility or strength assessments, or manual therapy. We’ll get clear on the root cause of your discomfort or pain, and you’ll walk out with your customized care plan.
3- Treatment. We’ll continue with weekly sessions until you reach your treatment goal! Between our sessions, you’ll complete a quick, custom routine a few times a week to accelerate the healing process.
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Do you take my insurance?
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We thought you might ask. Unfortunately, we don’t take insurance. While we totally understand why you’d want to use your benefits for PT, we made a conscious decision to go cash-only for our practice.
Here’s why:
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Custom care plans: Insurance companies don’t reimburse everything. Without this restriction, we can cater to your exact goals and give you a care plan that works – not one that looks good on paper.
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One-on-one treatment: Under an insurance-based model, it would be financially impossible for each patient to get a full hour of facetime with a doctor – that’s why insurance clinics can feel like a revolving door! With a cash-based model, we free up that time to focus on you.
Basically, being cash-based allows us to pack much more value into each session with you. It means we can give you treatment we take pride in – and reach your goals faster.
“Hayden is the best! After working with a physical therapist recommended by my doctor for 10 months, I did not see any improvement. After seeing Hayden for 3 visits I was 100% pain-free!” -Christine R
BE HEALTHY. BE HAPPY. BE YOU.​
Free Phone Consultation
WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITHIN 24 HOURS TO SET UP YOUR FREE PHONE CONSULTATION