Personal Edge Physical Therapy

Personal Edge has a wonderful staff of talented therapists and assistants. I know they have another branch office in Dublin, but I believe they’ve been practicing in Walnut Creek for a couple of years as well. They are located across from the WC BART station. I started sessions with them in late February after a hip replacement by Dr. Workman, who practices in an adjacent office on the same floor. The whole set up was very convenient for me since Personal Edge works closely (and effectively) with Dr. Workman’s staff and schedule. That’s not to say that you can’t work with Personal Edge as a referral from any doctor, or even if you just want to have Personal Edge therapists help you with an ailment. I know all this stuff because I spent over four months of therapy with them. No, I’m not related to them in any way, but I just wanted to give them an extremely positive review because I’m so thrilled at how the quality of my life has changed, mostly with their help, and of course, that of the surgeon.
The staff at PE are very professional, knowledgeable, insightful, helpful, encouraging, friendly, and just plain down to earth. One thing that made me want to continue working hard during rehab and to keep coming back was their great sense of humor. Somehow they knew what it took to motivate me. They knew when to be serious, and they knew when to make things lighter. Another thing to mention is it was impressive to me to see how the staff all work with one another, almost seamlessly. They’ve worked together long enough to make sure the left hand was talking to the right hand. For example, when the PT was done with the deep tissue massage, the assistants were ready to take you through the rest of your therapy session. All of the elastic bands, balls, equipment, whatever was prescribed for your program — were waiting for you. In other words, they don’t waste your time. They keep you moving, but they constantly monitor how you’re doing, so as not to push too hard.
The atmosphere in this office is very clean, professional, friendly and open. If there’s a need for more privacy, they accommodate you (they have this big magic curtain like on the Wizard of Oz). They seem to have all the right equipment and the best techniques.
I guess the bottom line is, how did things turn out after the rehab from hip surgery — I can’t say enough good things about these people. They are a true team of professionals who are excellent at what they do. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
E.S.