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April 2024 by Teresa Allen
I received excellent individualized care at Fyzical.
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April 2024 by Harry Pinkard
Fyzical rehab is One of the best facilities that I have gone too. Great therapist, administrator and front office staff. They really work hard on accommodating their patience schedules if a change is necessary. I have gone to the facility for my neck, shoulder and knee. I love the fact that I’m working with a therapist and not an aid. HARRY P.
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July 2023 by Sheri Jennings
Ryan is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. Exercise program is clearly explained and doable. Ryan’s optimistic outlook helps me as I continue to heal and get stronger. Strongly recommend!
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June 2023 by Helene Maxwell
My work with Sam Douglas over the past month has been very helful as I recover from a compression fracture. In that time, I've been able to return to walking in the woods, the activity I've missed the most since my injury. The hikes are short at this point, but with Sam's skillful therapeutic approach, providing not only specific guidance on how to do the exercises correctly, but also support in dealing with the emotional effects of having a significant injury, I feel confident that I can meet my goals.
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May 2023 by Victoria Barbero
Ryan worked with me to help strengthen my knees weakened by 80 years of wear and tear (including a torn meniscus). His professional know-how, friendliness and genuine concern all helped to make the physical therapy a welcome and invigorating experience. Now I feel stronger and better able to take care of my knees, all thanks to Ryan. Victoria
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May 2023 by Richard Chaikind
Had balance problems after breaking my hip. Ryan and the staff at Fyzical were very helpful and knowledgeable in helping me improve my balance. Ryan gave exercises for my particular problems at a pace I could handle. Would recommend Fyzical to anyone with balance issues
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April 2023 by RD MacNaughton
I highly recommend FYZICAL Grand Lake Oakland. I worked with Ryan (on balance) and Caroline (multiple issues) but from my observation, all the therapists are excellent. What a difference it makes to go to an independently-owned, local physical therapy facility rather than a bureaucratic, hospital-affiliated facility. The atmosphere and therapy approach are very caring. In my months of therapy at FYZICAL Grand Lake Oakland, I felt that the treatment was highly customized, not one-size fits all. Thank you, FYZICAL! Thank you, Caroline! Thank you, Ryan!
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March 2023 by Harry Wilker
I worked with Ryan for several months in order to improve my balance and flexibility. He was knowledgeable and excellent at providing exercises that were suitable for me. During my this time I successfully improved my ability to move my neck and shoulders. My balance has also improved. I especially appreciate that he didn't feel a need to push me faster than I was able to go. All in all, I'm very satisfied with the experience I had.
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January 2023 by S
I feel very fortunate to have discovered Fyzical Therapy at 3718 Grand Ave Oakland CA. Co- owner Kathryn Thornburg who did my initial assessment and Jane Hodges have years and years (probably 214 between the two of them!)of training and professional experience judging by the multitude of initials after their names. They have more certified credentials than a Russian Admiral has a chest full of medals!And to top that off they both have an inate sense of being able to know when to stop the particular torture(I mean therapy- sorry) just short of your pain limits.I'm kidding of course, but they know how to work your body and are extremely cognizant of exactly when to ease into and out of a stretch.In my case a frozen shoulder left over after an electrophysiologist trying to implant a CRT-d pacemaker device paralysed my brachial plexus nerve requiring neural allographs( nerve transplants).After trying to find a conpetant physical therapist for 3 months after nerve surgery at UCSF, I ruled out Berkeley Community Physical Therapy because after an assessment with their extremely conpetant physical therapist, Leslie Carter, they scheduled me with an incompetant. Unsupervised assistant physical therapist( read trainee) who started digging away where the nerve transplant was located.They would not let me cancel the appointments with the assistant PT without cancelling all my appointments with Leslie too. I thought that was outrageous and told them so.Then someone recommended FYZICAL THERAPY on Grand Avenue.My arm is so glad they did.Jan 11, 2023Steve McGowan
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January 2023 by Jacque Keller
I've been suffering with knee pain, glute and psoas tightness and a stiff back for several months. I had fallen several times in a month. Carolyn has given me exercises and advice which has really helped me improve in the last month. I'm not pain-free, but I feel much better and am sleeping through the night.
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December 2022 by Meera Chandrasekhar
I was visiting the Bay area for a month and needed to continue PT after shoulder surgery. Fyzical was very helpful and accommodating. The therapist i worked with, Isabella, was excellent . She was thoroughly competent, spent time working with my local therapist, made sure she picked up where he left off, and worked with me to advance my recovery to the next phase. I would recommend Fyzical unconditionally.
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December 2022 by marc lowe
Long time, repeat patient at Taylor and Thornberg, and now Fyzical. I've had excellent patient experiences at Fyzical, but of course it is therapist dependent. Isabelle Chow, my current therapist, has been excellent. Isabelle is treating me for post-operative rehab for rotator cuff surgery. Her focus seems to be to educate me so I am able to do exercises correctly on my own. She's very competent and patient-focused. Thanks Isabelle.
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November 2022 by Big John
This is a great place to go for physical therapy needs. This is a small facility where you can receive personalized therapy tailored to your individual needs. The therapists are all highly professional, and the location is very accessible and convenient.
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October 2022 by Jim Lutz
The best physical therapy place I've been to in the East Bay and I've tried several in the 16 years since I came here. I've seen them for an ankle issue and a lower back issue. They don't oversell what they can do for you, they're extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and they help you understand the overall nature of the issue you are facing and the physiology of it. I've worked with Caroline and she's outstanding.
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October 2022 by Marlene V
My last visit to FYZICAL was a result of being in an auto accident. I had occasional tightness in neck and shoulders. I really wanted an evaluation to make sure I was ok.Heather provided a thorough exam and discovered a minor issue that I had not realized! She provided manipulation and simple exercise.I felt better immediately and reassured that all was ok.I appreciate her patience with my anxiety and her skill to exam and treat my problem.We also chatted about balance classes and other exercises to keep me moving!Thank you, Heather, and all the therapists and staff.
