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The hip is the area where your thigh and pelvis bone meet. It is important because it helps to support the weight of the body and maintain balance. Hip pain can be caused by a number of different problems in the ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other structures that help support the hip. If you experience acute hip pain, see your doctor before it becomes a chronic problem. Physical therapy can help eliminate or postpone the need for painful, tot… Continue reading →

…nd mid back pain Disk bulges, ruptured disks, and slipped disks Pinched Nerve and muscle spasms Joint irritation Spinal stenosis Arthritis Sciatica Scoliosis Causes of Back Pain Occupation Getting older Injury Heredity Poor physical fitness Smoking Back pain from pregnancy Being overweight Other conditions and diseases Why Try Physical Therapy Physical Therapists are trained in how your back muscles and spinal joints are supposed to work for y… Continue reading →

Tritia Sumi – Physical Therapy Aide Tritia started volunteering at Yonemoto Physical Therapy in 2006.  She was hired as a physical therapy aide in mid-2007 and was been working for us ever since.  She recently completed a B.A. in exercise science from California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA), and plans to attend physical therapy school for an advanced degree in the near future.  Her favorite part about being an aide is seein… Continue reading →

Yonemoto Physical Therapy offers an independent gym and independent pool program for patients who have been released from physical therapy. These programs are independent programs without physical therapist supervision. Learn More Independent Gym Program Independent Pool Program The cost for the programs are as follows: Independent Gym/Pool for 3 months – $240.00 Independent Gym/Pool for 1 month – $90.00 Independent Pool for 1 sessio… Continue reading →

We offer the most comprehensive rehabilitation and fitness programs to help you get back to optimal health. You’ll work one-on-one with your physical therapist, and we’ll make the best effort to make sure the physical therapist you see during your first visit is the same one you’ll see throughout your program for recovery. We treat many conditions and movement disorders. If your condition is not on the list below give us a call… Continue reading →

We offer natural pain relief and an alternative to surgery and/or pain medication. Sheila and Stan Yonemoto opened Yonemoto Physical Therapy in Alhambra in 1982. Yonemoto Physical Therapy started in 1982, when Sheila Yonemoto, MA, P.T., and her husband Stan Yonemoto, opened the clinic with one idea in mind: to help patients recover in comfort and achieve whole body wellness. Our office accepts Medicare and PPO insurance. We also offer affor… Continue reading →

We aim to restore the normal motion, flexibility, and strength in your muscles and joints to get them to move as freely as possible. As a result, you will function better and have reduced pain and discomfort. Here is an overview of what will happen during your physical therapy treatment: Before Your First Appointment Follow any advice your doctor gives you. Rest as much as possible to give the affected part of your body a chance to heal. Apply … Continue reading →

Ivette Santana – Physical Therapy Aide Ivette grew up in Bell, California and stayed in southern California for her undergraduate studies.  She expects to earn to B.S. in Kinesiology from California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA) in Spring 2011.  Afterward, she plans to continue her graduate studies at a physical therapy school. She works for Yonemoto Physical Therapy as a physical therapy aide, and enjoys seeing the improvemen… Continue reading →