El Dorado Physical Therapy Inc.

Conveniently located on Riley Street., El Dorado Physical Therapy provides personalized care throughout Folsom & El Dorado County. Call today.

El Dorado Physical Therapy, conveniently located on Riley St. in Folsom is the top choice for individualized physical therapy in a warm and encouraging atmosphere. Connected to El Dorado Physical Therapy is Folsom Wellness & Sports Conditioning Center is a private specialty facility dedicated to athletes of all ages offering the most progressive programs in the Sacramento area

We offer exceptional care, trusted expertise, and remarkable outcomes through in-clinic PT treatment.  From balance and vertigo issues to sports injuries, aquatic therapy, and workers compensation cases, El Dorado Physical Therapy is the top choice for Physical Therapy in Folsom.

The friendly physical therapists and staff at El Dorado Physical Therapy will develop a personalized treatment plan designed for YOU to help you reach your goals and reduce the chance of future injuries. We use comprehensive methods, such as functional movement analysis, differential diagnosis, and a whole-body approach, to help determine which services you will benefit from most.

As a key member of today’s dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented program of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for our patient’s specific needs. 

As a key member of today’s dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented athlete training program starting with an evaluation, comprehensive training plan, and injury prevention for our patient’s specific needs. 

Our speed program focuses on two outcomes: explosive acceleration, and a fast max speed. Sprint technique and leg power are the big drivers of speed, so our programs focus on enhancing both to maximize speed.

In this program, every athlete is tested to determine exactly what type of training he or she needs as an individual in order to maximize jump height.

Once you do the testing and we write your training program, you can then complete the program on your own. Our programs are written in four-week cycles. After you complete your four-week cycle, you’ll come back for re-testing to track progress and determine what changes need to be made in your training. As you advance, the type of training you need will change. RE-testing every four weeks allows us to monitor your progression closely so that every training session is exactly what your body needs to get as explosive as possible.

Our adult fitness personal training programs are uniquely tailored to your individual goals, lifestyle, and abilities to help you move forward and live the life you want to live. 

According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older adults by a wide margin. Each year, more than two million seniors experience a fall severe enough to necessitate emergency medical treatment. This number along with the associated personal and societal costs of falling is expected to rise as our population ages. Despite these grim statistics, many falls are preventable with professional interventions that address the causes of falling in older adults.

Our expert clinicians are trained in evidence-based interventions that are proven by controlled clinical trials to effectively reduce the number of falls in older adults.

There are other factors that also contribute to falls. Neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, vestibular disorders, and neuropathy also increase fall risk. Our therapy team is well equipped to address the problems of falling and the fear of falling in individuals living with these conditions.

The brain controls many functions of the human body. When these functions are disrupted, the “concussed” person may experience problems with thinking, balance, emotion, and sleep. As a result, they may feel mentally “foggy,” dizzy, nauseated, more emotional, restless, or tired.

This is a dangerous misconception about concussions. A concussion does not necessarily result in loss of consciousness, nor does the loss of consciousness on its own predict the severity or course of recovery from the concussion.

The statement “if in doubt, sit them out” summarizes it best. More specifically, the CDC recommends and California law (AB 2127)* mandates that an athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury is prohibited from returning to the athletic activity until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider. This educational sheet published by the CDC is an excellent resource for parents and coaches:

Due to slowed reaction time and impaired judgment, an individual who has not fully recovered from a concussion is at heightened risk to sustain another blow to the head if he or she continues to participate in an athletic event. A repeat concussion sustained before full recovery has occurred can lead to second impact syndrome, which is a serious and life-threatening condition that involves rapid swelling of the brain. Although serious, second impact syndrome is preventable through recognition and proper management of an initial concussion.

The good news is 85% of individuals recover within 3 weeks of sustaining a concussion. However, there are many factors involved in an individual’s recovery from a concussion. Prior to returning to play, it must first be determined by a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussion that he or she has returned to their “baseline” or pre-injury state. In addition, the athlete must complete a graduated return to play protocol under the supervision of a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussion.

A Physical Therapist, trained in the management of concussion, is able to evaluate and provide treatment and education for symptoms of concussion, including headache and dizziness. In addition, a physical therapist’s expertise in exercise and movement allows them to safely and effectively implement the mandatory graduated return to play protocol. A Physical Therapist with training and experience treating concussions can help screen for cognitive (thinking and memory) problems, or visual problems that are amenable to referral to Speech-Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy, respectively.

As a key member of today’s dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented program of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for our patient’s specific needs. 

Even if you have not had success with other treatments, this program is for you. We address the root cause rather than merely treating symptoms. This results in a more long-lasting result which is highly effective in preventing recurrent problems.

Vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance are commonly associated with a problem with the inner ear or vestibular system functioning. There are many causes of vertigo and dizziness that are treatable with the guidance of a physical therapist with specialized training in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.

Your therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation to help determine if your dizziness will respond to Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy. Depending on the findings of the physical therapy evaluation, the therapist will then proceed with treatment and/or possibly a referral to another appropriate health care provider. Most often, you will respond quickly and favorably to the initial treatment. Our Physical Therapists have extensive training and expertise in Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.

Working much like a liaison between the athlete, parents, and the family physician, we will make recommendations as to the appropriate care of any injury sustained by student-athletes at these schools. A Certified Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist is on-site to direct the athletic training program involving the following services:

Running is a popular sport that offers numerous benefits including improved fitness and cardiovascular health, personal satisfaction, and a sense of community. It’s also a high-impact activity that repeatedly applies forces to the body. Overuse injuries of the lower body are common in runners.

Some of the more common running injuries we see include: * Hip pain * Knee injuries, with anterior knee injuries being extremely common * Runner’s knee, which is associated with overstriding * Stress fractures * Foot conditions like overpronation, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis

In addition to providing a remarkable patient experience by delivering exceptional care, we also offer additional special techniques that make your recovery faster.

ASTYM Therapy is a type of physical therapy that promotes the regeneration of healthy soft tissues (muscles, tendons, etc.) and eliminates or decreases scar tissue that might be causing discomfort or movement limitations.

Astym therapy has been shown to be highly successful in restoring movement and alleviating pain from soft tissue injury/dysfunction, even when other techniques fail. One of the major reasons for this is that Astym was created to address the underlying source of a number of soft tissue issues rather than merely treating symptoms.

DorsaVi is a cutting-edge, wearable health technology that measures human physical movement in new ways to deliver organizations, clinics, and athletes relevant, easy-to-understand motion data that may be converted into measurable outcomes.

NormaTec is a medical device that uses air pressure massage to alleviate muscular pains and/or discomfort while also boosting circulation in the treated areas. NormaTec is used by many top athletes, trainers, and fitness enthusiasts throughout the world. NormaTec’s patented massage pattern targets several regions of the body.

Game Ready provides a range of accessories to bring you comprehensive, integrated, and comfortable treatment options – including cold therapy, heat therapy, rapid contrast therapy, and intermittent compression therapy.

Your feet have 26 bones and hundreds of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels. Your feet support and balance your body weight, so any changes in the structure or alignment of your foot can have significant effects on other joints in your body as well as your general health.

Custom orthotics are insoles that are worn inside the shoes to correct foot alignment that may develop while walking, standing, or running. Foot orthotics can also help with painfulness due to medical issues including plantar fasciitis, bursitis, diabetes, and arthritis.