MOTUS Specialists Physical Therapy

MOTUS Specialists Physical Therapy Most athletes get injured at some point. We specialize in hands-on treatment to get you achieving your highest level of function.

Welcome to the new age of physical therapy. Trusted by professional athletes from a wide range of sports, we incorporate primitive patterns to create progressive movements.

12/19/2025

Why does rehab change after the 6-month mark post-ACL reconstruction?

Because strength alone isn’t enough.

At this stage, athletes need to train:

• How fast force is produced (rate of force development)
• How well the limb absorbs force
• How confidently the surgical side can accept load

This is exactly what our client, a pro football player, is focusing on right now - bridging the gap between rehab and real-world performance.

This phase is where rehab transitions into performance, preparing the body for cutting, sprinting, and unpredictable movement.

Our focus is helping him return to play stronger, faster, and protected against future injuries. 💪

🔗If you need physical therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad, link in bio.

12/15/2025

ACL Return-to-Sport Testing: Part 2 ✔️

We’re back with the next phase of ACL testing - now we’re putting strength and control under real load.

🔥 Resisted Single Leg Squats: Can she produce force against resistance while maintaining perfect form?

This mimics the demands of sprinting, jumping, and deceleration - the exact movements that stress the ACL.

📐 Single Leg Squat Depth (Knee Flexion Angle): How deep can she go on one leg with control?

We’re measuring if she has the range of motion, stability, and confidence to load that knee through its full range without compensation.

These tests give us objective data on whether she’s ready for the unpredictable demands of sport.

Why this matters: Most ACL re-injuries happen because athletes were cleared based on time since surgery, not objective testing.

We measure limb symmetry, movement quality, and force production. Using evidence-based testing at every stage of your rehab.

if you need physical therapy, click the link in our bio to book a session!

Not all physical therapy is created equal.One of the major differences?The technology available during your treatment.Ad...
12/12/2025

Not all physical therapy is created equal.

One of the major differences?

The technology available during your treatment.

Advanced technology allow us to:

➡️Speed up recovery timelines by targeting tissues more precisely
➡️Manage pain without relying on medication
➡️Track progress with objective data, not guesswork
➡️Identify and correct movement patterns that lead to re-injury

The reality is most physical therapy clinics don’t have access to this level of technology - and that gap shows up in outcomes:

- Longer recovery times
- Incomplete healing.
- Higher re-injury rates.

At Motus, we invest in these tools because the research is clear: technology-driven treatment gets better results.

And you deserve access to every advantage available!❤️‍🩹💪

if you need physical therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad - 🔗Link in bio to book a session

12/12/2025

ACL Return-to-Sport Testing: Part 1 ✔️

Before we clear athletes to return to sport, we put them through a comprehensive testing protocol.

Today we’re breaking down the first two:

🎯 Y-Balance Test: Can she maintain single-leg stability while reaching in multiple directions?

This shows us if she trusts that knee and has the control needed for cutting and pivoting.

💪 Quad Strength Test: Does her surgical leg have the strength to protect her knee?

We’re measuring if both legs are symmetrical - because strength imbalances increase re-injury risk.

Movement quality + strength = the foundation of safe return to sport.

👀 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down single-leg squat strength and depth analysis.

Recovering from ACL surgery or dealing with a knee injury?

👉Link in bio to book a session!

12/09/2025

We know this doesn’t look easy.

And it’s not.

But it’s incredibly effective for building hip stability and quad neuromuscular control - two critical factors for this Tae Kwon Do athlete dealing with knee pain.

Here’s what happens when these break down:

Your hip can’t stabilize properly during dynamic movements.

Your quad doesn’t fire in the right sequence.

So your knee compensates during every kick, pivot, and stance change.

Over time, that compensation creates pain.

This exercise challenges single-leg stability under rotation and instability.

It mimics the exact demands of martial arts while retraining the movement patterns that were breaking down.

The goal isn’t just pain relief.

It’s teaching the body to move the way it should, so the knee stops taking the hit.

And this client is executing it perfectly. 🔥

👉 If you need physical therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad, link in bio to book a session.

For decades, the go-to for acute injuries was R.I.C.E.:Rest, Ice, Compression, ElevationSprained your ankle? Ice it and ...
12/05/2025

For decades, the go-to for acute injuries was R.I.C.E.:
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Sprained your ankle? Ice it and rest.
Sounds logical.

But research shows this can actually delay healing.

THE NEW STANDARD: M.E.A.T.

M – Movement (gentle, pain-free, as soon as possible)
E – Exercise (progress to structured rehab)
A – Analgesics (natural pain relief)
T – Treatment (work with a pro for complete recovery)

Why this works: Movement brings blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the area. It helps tissue heal properly and prevents long-term instability.

Swelling isn’t the enemy - it’s part of healing.

Rest has its place, but controlled movement leads to faster, more complete recovery.

Next time something tweaks, think movement first.

(Want the full breakdown with sources and research? Check out our blog at motusspt.com for the complete M.E.A.T. vs R.I.C.E. post.)

And if you need physical therapy in Carlsbad or Orange County, book a session with one of our experts? Link in bio!

Thank you for being part of our MOTUS family. This year gave us a lot to be grateful for, and you’re at the top of that ...
11/27/2025

Thank you for being part of our MOTUS family. This year gave us a lot to be grateful for, and you’re at the top of that list. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁

Physical therapy isn’t always about fixing problems after they happen - it’s about designing bodies to perform at their ...
11/21/2025

Physical therapy isn’t always about fixing problems after they happen - it’s about designing bodies to perform at their best.

And that starts with movement intelligence.

Understanding that your shoulder pain might be coming from your hip.

Your knee issue could be how your foot hits the ground.

And knowing small compensations in one area create bigger problems everywhere else.

MOTUS approaches this with:

✔️ Assessment - figuring out how your body moves, where restrictions exist, and what’s causing compensations

✔️ Individualization - building a program designed specifically for your body, your goals, your movement patterns

✔️ Precision - teaching your body not just what to do, but when and how to do it so movement becomes efficient and pain-free

The result?

Your body learns to move differently.

Pain resolves at the root cause.

Performance improves because restrictions are gone.

The smarter your body moves, the better it performs. 💪

If you need physical therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad - link in bio to book a session!

11/18/2025

1 month post stem cells + PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) = already back to running

Partial ACL tears don’t always mean surgery.

This client chose regenerative medicine and committed to a personalized physical therapy plan - and the results speak for themselves. 🏃‍♂️

Stem cells and PRP can help accelerate healing by promoting tissue repair at the cellular level.

Combined with MOTUS targeted physical therapy, many patients avoid surgery altogether.

Progress looks different for everyone, but it always starts with the right treatment and the right team.

🔗 If you need physical therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad, link in bio!

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100 E. MacArthur Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA
92707

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Tuesday 6am - 5pm
Wednesday 6am - 5pm
Thursday 6am - 5pm
Friday 6am - 5pm

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