University of California, Santa Barbara
   

Physical Therapy


Zoom and in-person appointments are available!
Referral required.

To schedule an appointment call (805) 893-3193 
or email us at sa-physicaltherapy@ucsb.edu.

 

UCSB Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive range of physical therapy services. 

Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of care to enable you to return to full function.  You will need a referral from your health care provider.

Physical Therapy Staff IMG_1483

Physical Therapy Services:

We specialize in:

  • Sports rehabilitation
  • Spine care and postural restoration
  • Pain reduction and inflammation control
  • Restoration of joint and soft tissue mobility
  • Biomechanical evaluations and custom orthotic fabrication

Our staff:

  • Physical Therapists (PTs, DPTs) with specializations in:
    • Orthopedist Clinical Specialty (OCS)
    • Postural Restoration
    • Yogafit
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Medical Assistants

Meet our staff

Weekly Educational Exercises:

Posture Video Series 

To improve posture and alleviate pain

PART I Posture Series with Myra Jones, PTA

PART II Posture Series with Liz Alexander, DPT, and Myra Jones, PTA

PART III Posture Series with Andrea Stouffer, DPT, and Myra Jones, PTA

Handouts:

Posture handout


Squat Video Series 

with Myra Jones, PTA

Squat Series Progression One  Warm-up includes: plank with toe taps, single leg bridge, and side plank with knee extension followed by squats with lateral steps

Squat Series Progression Two   Progress the warm up series with plank with toe taps, single leg bridge, and side plank with knee extension, plank with toe taps

Squat Series Progression Three  Review of Core Clock Warm-up, adding resistance with some dynamic squats: Planks with toe taps, side planks with hip abduction, single leg bridge with a hip thrust and full planks

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

Our physical therapy department has a limited number of volunteer positions available for students interested in pursuing a career in health care.

  • We require at least a 1 year commitment and
  • approximately 4 hours per week divided between 2 shifts (pending a background check and HIPPA training).
  • This fulfills requirements for outpatient physical therapy volunteer hours for PT schools.