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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.

01/29/2026

Most rehab focuses on strength, mobility, and mechanics - all essential.

But one piece often gets overlooked: Reaction Time

In sport, injuries usually happen when:

• An athlete has to react unexpectedly
• The body is fatigued
• The brain can’t process information fast enough

Reaction training lights help re-train:

→ How quickly the brain recognizes a stimulus
→ How efficiently the body responds
→ Movement under time pressure

This type of training is typically introduced later in rehab, once foundational strength and control are in place - helping athletes transition from controlled exercises to more sport-specific demands.

🔗Link in bio to learn more or book a session.

01/26/2026

Congratulations to Sam Darnold! Super Bowl bound. 🔥👏

MOTUS is proud to be part of the journey.

01/23/2026

This impressive volleyball athlete came in after sustaining a bone bruise to the first metatarsal.

An injury that can make jumping, cutting, and push-off uncomfortable and unpredictable.

Rather than rushing back to play, treatment focused on progressive loading.

The goal: restore tolerance through the foot while respecting tissue healing timelines.

Rehab emphasized:
• Gradually increasing load through the forefoot
• Strengthening the intrinsic foot muscles and lower-chain support
• Controlled impact exposure to mimic volleyball-specific demands
• Monitoring symptoms to guide progression, not guesswork

Bone bruises often feel “minor,” but without proper loading strategies, they can linger or resurface once jumping volume increases.

Progressive loading allows the foot to adapt safely - so return to sport isn’t just fast, but long term.

Physical therapy isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right amount at the right time.

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

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01/19/2026

The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility (And Why You Need Both) 💪

Most people don’t realize these are two completely different things.

And understanding the difference changes how you train.

▪️Flexibility is passive range. Someone else moves you there - your hands, a strap, gravity, a partner pushing you into a stretch. You’re not creating the movement.

▪️Mobility is active range. Your muscles create and control the movement. You lift your leg high, you squat deep, you rotate - all under your own power.

Here’s why you need BOTH:

Flexibility without mobility means you can get into positions but can’t control them.

That’s where injuries happen - when you move with speed or load into ranges your muscles can’t stabilize.

Mobility without flexibility means you’re strong but restricted. You can’t access the ranges your body needs for full, healthy movement.

The goal? Train both.

Build the range, then build the strength to own it.

Link in bio to book a physical therapy session! 📲

01/16/2026

Working with athletes at the top of their game is a humbling experience.

What you notice isn’t just their talent - it’s their discipline, awareness, and respect for their own bodies.

You don’t get to that level by ignoring pain or pretending you’re invincible.

It’s built by staying aware, adjusting, and showing up every day, even when it’s hard.

Elite athletes listen to their bodies in ways most of us never learn, and it shows in what they’re able to achieve.

It’s really a lesson that applies to more than sports - your health, your movement, and your overall quality of life. 🙏

01/15/2026

Meet Sam. 16 year old soccer athlete. Post-ACL surgery.

ACL tears are one of the most common injuries in soccer from the quick cuts, pivots, & tackles.

When it tears, it’s surgery + 6-9 months of recovery (sometimes longer for growing teens).

Proper rehab matters: 20-30% of young athletes re-tear their ACL from rushing recovery.

What proper rehab focuses on:

💪 Rebuilding quad strength (it drops fast after surgery and is critical for protecting the knee)

⚖️ Retraining balance and proprioception (your body’s ability to know where it is in space) to prevent re-injury

🎯 Teaching the knee to handle real game pressure, not just walking or light jogging, but explosive, unpredictable movements

Supporting young athletes through recovery is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do at Motus.

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

01/14/2026

Movement is medicine. 🏃‍♂️💪

When pain shows up, it’s tempting to just rest.

But your body actually *needs* movement to heal.

This high school football player sprained his AC joint.

Instead of sitting it out, he made the smart choice to start controlled movement right away.

By moving safely and under guidance, he gave the ligament the chance to repair while rebuilding stability, control, and strength - so he can return to the field confidently and reduce the risk of reinjury.

Even simple, guided movements teach the shoulder how to tolerate force and stress again - something rest alone can’t do.

That’s why early, purposeful movement under expert guidance is so critical.

Remember the motto: Movement is medicine. 🙌

📌 Link in bio to book a physical therapy session

01/10/2026

Spring training might feel like the beginning of baseball season - but the real training starts long before that.

For catchers, like this client, the off-season is the window to:

• restore hip, ankle, and thoracic mobility
• rebuild strength lost over a long season
• address movement restrictions before volume increases
• prepare joints and tissues for daily throwing and squatting

Physical Therapy during the off-season isn’t rehab.

It’s preparation.

When spring training arrives, the goal isn’t to “see how the body holds up.”

The goal is to arrive ready.

If you want your body to last through the season, the work starts now!

Need Physical Therapy in Orange County or Carlsbad? 🔗 Link in bio to book a session!

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01/08/2026

The best thing you can do for your body this year…is support it for the long term.

That means training in a way that builds strength and resilience,
listening when something feels off,
and working with specialists who know how to progress your body safely.

When you invest in how you move now -
whether that’s through physical therapy, smarter training, proper recovery, or addressing pain early - you’re not just feeling better today.

You’re giving yourself many more good active years ahead!

It’s about optimizing how your body moves, adapts, and stays active over time.

🔗Always good to have a few sessions on standby, link in bio to book!

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100 E. MacArthur Boulevard
Santa Ana, CA
92707

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

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+19498911325

Website

http://motusspt.com/

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