State-of-the-Art Physical Therapy

Physical therapy works independently of or in conjunction with chiropractic to return patients to the highest possible degree of personal independence. Our physical therapist treats patients with specific neurological, muscular, and skeletal conditions.

Physical therapy is often used for post-operative conditions, however, it is also prescribed to treat injuries in order to avoid surgery. Furthermore, physical therapy is often used a corrective therapy for chronic conditions. A consultation with Dr. Bissell or referral from your medical doctor is all that’s required.

The physical therapist plans a treatment program after extensive evaluation of each patient and his or her medical record. Tests, observations and a thorough health history provide vital information about a patient's strengths, weaknesses, reflexes, sensory perception, posture and gait.

Individualized treatment programs are designed to restore functional movement, relieve pain, promote healing and recovery and prevent additional injury. After the evaluation, our physical therapist leads patients through various exercises and stretches and may also perform hands-on therapies such as tissue work and joint mobilizations or use modalities such as heat/ice, ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation. pilates is perfect way to stretch your muscles and tone your body.

Physical Therapy For Wellness

Physical therapy is not just for those recovering from injuries. The therapies we offer at Bissell Chiropractic Sports Medicine can help patients perform better during athletics, improve strength, flexibility and endurance, prevent injury, and overall foster a healthy body.

Private Exercise Sessions

Our private workout room is equipped with a pilates reformer, stairclimber, stationary bike, free weights, fitness balls and free motion weight machines. Sessions are led by our physical therapist who will emphasize injury prevention and program effectiveness. Whether you're looking to learn a few stretches, lose weight or want to make sure that you are correctly and safely performing the exercises in your existing program, you have come to the right place.

Senior Fitness Programs

Based on your goals and abilities, our programs can be customized to your specific needs. All fitness programs will enhance your longevity, health, energy and vitality.

        Fall Prevention and Balance Training:

The exercises in this program are based on extensive research and provide results.  The program improves strength, enhances static and dynamic balance, improves stability and flexibility and enhances joint range of motion. Participants reduce their risk of falling and injury and experience improved independence.

        Sport Specific Training for Ageless Athletes:

Whether your favorite activity is tennis, golf or bicycling, our programs will identify the imbalances of the specific muscles used in your favorite activity, and through therapeutic treatments and exercises, the tight muscles will be stretched and the weak muscles will be strenthened, thereby enhancing one's game, minimizing pain and reducing injury.

        Senior Fitness Testing:

Your current fitness level is like a vital sign, just like your heart rate and blood pressure. Our tests assess your strengths and weaknesses and provide data that will help you select a class that meets your fitness and lifestyle goals. The senior fitness test is safe, and meets scientific standards for reliability and validity and has performance norms for persons ages 60 to 94. When you want to maintain your independence, it is important to know your current functional fitness level and develop your activity plan accordingly. Our therapist is here to help you do just that.

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Dr. Charles Bissell | Phone: (805) 565-5252
1470 E. Valley Road, Ste M, Santa Barbara, CA

Dr. Bissell Asks some important questions of interest to Santa Barbara residents - Chiropractor Santa Barbara Dr. Bissell Asks...

Where do most Santa Barbara residents get their first subluxation?
Being born in a hospital is a common source of subluxation. Trauma from forceps delivery has been replaced with drugs, vacuum extraction, Cesarean section and births that are "scheduled" to fit the workweek routines of Ob-Gyns. That's why we recommend a chiropractic checkup for every Santa Barbara newborn.
What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a Santa Barbara parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.

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