Rehab United

Rehab United Specializing in physical therapy, massage therapy, and more with eight locations in San Diego.

In the summer of 1991, their final summer in high school together before Sean went off to college, “The Brothers Hill” had planned 3 months of friends, sports, travel and fun. On June 8th, their plans came to a halt when Sean received a scary phone call from a family friend that Bryan had been hurt badly during an indoor soccer game and to await another phone call with more details. After what seemed like hours of waiting, Sean finally received a call from their mother stating that Bryan had badly broken his femur and doctors were testing to determine the extent of the injury. It was soon determined that nerves and a major artery were barely missed, but Bryan would require extensive surgery and physical therapy in the hospital for a minimum of one week before he would even be allowed to go home. Sean dropped everything and spent the week in the hospital with Bryan to help him rehabilitate alongside Bryan’s physical therapist. Sean thrived on finding ways to encourage Bryan and guide him just to walk again. The best part was that it didn’t feel like work for Sean –it was fun! Bryan recognized and felt the same amazing experience from the patient’s perspective. Throughout the week they solidified themselves as a life-long team who would encourage each other unconditionally. They talked about how fun it would be in the future to provide the same care and encouragement to others as that “team”. During that week together in the hospital, Sean and Bryan realized they had found their calling – they were determined not only to become Physical Therapists, but to someday open their own practice together and provide a quality of care for their clients never encountered before. Sean and Bryan wanted to provide not just treatment services, but a global treatment philosophy founded on encouragement, empathy, passion, and giving the very best of themselves to others. With their mother joining them from Arizona to help get started, their dream of a family private practice become reality exactly twelve years and one day after Bryan’s “life-changing injury”! On June 9th, 2003, they opened Rehab United Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Inc.!

12/27/2025

The holidays hit different when wrist, arm, or forearm pain turns your favorite traditions into a challenge. 🍪💔
That’s why in hand therapy, our OTs recreate real-life activities—like baking holiday cookies—to help you rebuild strength, coordination, and confidence where it actually counts. From mixing and rolling to gripping and decorating, every movement has a purpose.

Because getting better means getting back to the moments you love most. ✨🖐️

12/26/2025

On the next day of our 12 Days of Movement, we’re highlighting a small-but-mighty motion: elbow flexion and extension! 💪🎁

From lifting holiday shopping bags to wrapping gifts and carrying trays at your family party — this movement shows up everywhere in daily life. Keeping your elbows strong and mobile helps you move with ease (and avoid those “why does my arm hurt?” moments).

Swipe through to learn how we train it and why it matters!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s movement in our holiday series 🎄✨

12/25/2025

Does your company like to decorate… or do they go all out? 🎄✨
Because here at Rehab United, we don’t just put up a few lights — we transform the whole clinic into full holiday mode. From ornaments to twinkle lights to festive corners everywhere, our team definitely understood the assignment.

Creating a warm, cheerful space for our patients is one of our favorite traditions of the season. ❤️

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Rehab United! ❄️✨
This season, we asked our team a simple question: “Why did you choose Rehab United?”
And their answers reminded us why our community is so special — the passion for helping others, the culture of growth, and the genuine connection we share with our patients and each other.

We’re grateful for the people who make RU what it is today.
Here’s to another year of healing, movement, and community. ❤️🎄

12/23/2025

❄️ 12 Days of Movement: Spinal Left & Right Flexion ❄️
Your spine isn’t just built to bend forward — it also moves side to side. Lateral flexion (bending your spine left or right) helps you reach, lean, balance, and move smoothly throughout your day.

This motion is supported by muscles like your obliques, quadratus lumborum (QL), erector spinae, and deep core stabilizers, all working together to keep your spine controlled and supported as you shift your weight.

You use spinal lateral flexion more during the holidays than you might realize:
🎄 Leaning to the side to place ornaments on the tree
🧺 Reaching down beside you to pick up shopping bags
🍪 Tilting over the counter while grabbing cookie trays
🎁 Reaching sideways for wrapping supplies
🪑 Leaning to one side to pass gifts or dishes across the table

A strong, mobile spine makes these everyday movements smoother, safer, and more comfortable.

Keep your spine happy this holiday season with intentional movement! ✨

12/22/2025

✨ 12 Days of Movement: Spinal Left & Right Rotation ✨
Your spine isn’t just made to bend — it’s designed to rotate. Spinal rotation allows you to twist, turn, reach, and move with fluidity throughout your day.

These motions rely on a team of stabilizing and rotating muscles like your obliques, multifidi, erector spinae, and deep core stabilizers. Together, they help protect your spine while allowing smooth, controlled twisting.

You use spinal rotation constantly during the holidays:
🎄 Turning to grab ornaments while decorating the tree
🚗 Twisting in the car to reach holiday shopping bags
🍽️ Passing dishes across the dinner table
🎁 Reaching and rotating as you wrap presents
🧼 Looking over your shoulder while backing out of a busy parking lot

Strong, coordinated rotation helps reduce stiffness, improve core strength, and keep your back happy all season long.

Turn, twist, and move better this holiday — your spine will thank you! ❄️💪

12/20/2025

🎄 12 Days of Movement: Spinal Flexion & Extension 🎄
Your spine is built to move — and two of the most important motions are flexion (bending forward) and extension (arching or lifting your chest upward). These movements keep your back healthy, mobile, and strong.

Spinal flexion & extension rely on muscles like your abdominals, erector spinae, multifidi, and hip flexors, all working together to support your posture and protect your low back.

You use these motions constantly throughout the holidays, even if you don’t realize it:
🎁 Bending down to wrap presents
🧺 Reaching forward to grab items off the floor (or gifts from under the tree)
❄️ Stretching tall to hang decorations
🪑 Sitting and standing during family gatherings
🍪 Leaning over the counter while baking

Healthy, controlled spinal motion helps reduce stiffness, improve posture, and support a pain-free season.

Move with intention, protect your spine, and enjoy every festive moment! ✨

We’re #1 in Escondido! 🏆 Rehab United has been recognized by BusinessRate as the Best Physical Therapy Clinic in Escond...
12/19/2025

We’re #1 in Escondido! 🏆 Rehab United has been recognized by BusinessRate as the Best Physical Therapy Clinic in Escondido for 2025! This award is based entirely on verified Google Reviews from our patients – with 370 5-Star reviews, our Escondido team has truly earned this honor.

Our patient reviews consistently highlight what matters most: professionalism, deep clinical knowledge, and genuine, attentive care. Thank you for trusting us with your recovery. We’re proud to serve this community every day!

12/19/2025

What do you mean, physical therapy won't be fun??

Our Hand Therapists have the MOST fun ✋

Hand Therapy is a form of physical therapy that specializes in helping treat injuries and conditions in the hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder. Often, it can be a combination of occupational and physical therapy, which is used to help patients gain the ability to do daily tasks (much like playing games). This is to improve strength and dexterity.

Do you have pain in your hand, wrist, arm, or shoulder? Come get an evaluation and see if hand therapy is needed for you!

12/17/2025

❄️ 12 Days of Movement: Hip Adduction & Abduction ❄️
Your hips don’t just move forward and back — they move side to side, too, thanks to hip adduction (pulling your leg toward midline) and abduction (moving your leg away from midline).

These motions rely on key stabilizing muscles like your glute medius, glute minimus, TFL, adductors, and deep hip stabilizers. They keep your pelvis level, support single-leg balance, and help control how you move through space.

You use hip adduction & abduction all the time during the holidays:
🎄 Stepping sideways around the tree while decorating
🛍️ Stabilizing your body while carrying heavy shopping bags
🧊 Keeping your balance on slippery winter surfaces
👣 Side-stepping through crowded holiday events

Strong, stable side-to-side movement = happier hips, stronger walking patterns, and less strain on your knees and low back.

Move with confidence this holiday season! 🌟

12/15/2025

🎁 12 Days of Movement: Hip Flexion & Extension 🎁
Your hips are the powerhouse of your lower body — and hip flexion (lifting your leg forward) and extension (moving your leg behind you) are motions you rely on all day long.

These movements are driven by major muscle groups like your hip flexors (iliopsoas, re**us femoris), glutes, and hamstrings. Together, they help you walk, climb, bend, lift, and keep your body moving with strength and stability.

You use hip flexion & extension constantly during the holidays:
🎄 Bending down to pick up presents
🛒 Walking through busy stores
🪩 Dancing at your holiday parties
🏃‍♂️ Stepping forward during your seasonal workouts

Keeping these muscles strong and mobile helps protect your lower back, improve your stride, and keep you feeling your best through all the festive hustle.

Here’s to hips that keep you moving smoothly this holiday season! ❄️✨

12/13/2025

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Its nerf or nothing

(we are kidding)

We don't always play on our lunch 😉

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3959 Ruffin Road, Ste J
San Diego, CA
92123

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