SOL-Sports + Orthopedic Leaders

This place is wonderful! Korey is my therapist and I could never find anyone better! I have a rare joint disease that attacks all soft and connective tissues in my entire body including spine, brain and organs. It is genetic. I have only, ever in my life, found 2 therapists that know what it is and know how to properly treat a patient with this. Korey is 1 of those 2! She was so wonderful in my treatment and even after my treatment was done, she was still there for me to get advice from. This office is wonderful, all staff is very friendly and understanding. You can’t ask for a better physical therapy office! The only thing i wish they would change is to start taking MediCal but I completely understand why they don’t with how little MediCal pays. If they took MediCal though, it would make it possible for me to go back to them for my post op therapy because I can’t afford to pay the 20% that I would have to pay if I went here. The care, treatment, knowledge, friendliness, and overall just being wonderful people cannot be matched by any other therapy office!

Wow! What can I say about Tyler and Korey. What a team! I look forward to seeing them. Not only are they friendly and personable, but they’re incredibly knowledgeable. Korey gave me the most thorough assessment I’ve ever had. After herniating a cervical disc in Sept. 2014 and being bedridden for 10 months, I’ve done a lot of PT. They helped me try to avoid surgery and when it was no longer feasible, helped me (and continue to) recover from artificial disc replacement surgery. SOL doesn’t take my insurance, but I know I’m in good hands when I see Korey and Tyler. So I continue to see them. I see positive impacts on my range of mobility from when I walk into the office and when I leave the office. I really cannot say enough good things about SOL PT in WC. I send everyone there way now. Korey and Tyler, the two of you just rock and what you do. PS Walked the reservoir and went for a 5 minute run. It’s been almost a year since doing anything like that. Thanks for all that you’ve done and continue to do for me. I’m getting my life back!

I had couple of knee surgeries on my left knee and needed to find a good physical therapy place when i moved to the East Bay. First attempt when I tried one of the places in San Ramon (won’t talk here about the place) to do so did not go so well.
Then i decided to try SOL. Despite the fact that they did not take my insurance (had to pay a bit extra) after my first visit to SOL i decided to stick with them. Cory was my physical therapist and she was great. Knowledgeable, diligent and friendly she spent a lot of time conducting thorough evaluation of my post-​op knee. She did a great job getting me stronger and pushing me hard but not to the point where i could hurt myself. Tyler, her assistant is also great. He always seems to be in the upbeat mood and ready to help.
One negative about SOL in Walnut Creek – the facilities. The practice is jamed into 3 small rooms. They can benefit from a new location with more space.
That said, I would definitely recommend SOL and Cory/​Tyler if you are looking for knowledgeable and professional physical therapy team who know what they are doing and are also good people.

I can’t say enough about SOL (again), especially the winning combination of Ada and Jay. I returned for more physical therapy for pesky, chronic lower back pain. Over the past 4 or so months of being treated at SOL, I have progressed from «I can’t live like this» to «I can live with this.» Pain has gone from about an 8 to a 3 so far. Ada and Jay have really listened to me and worked with me to get me to where I am now. Jay’s Functional Movement class at SOL Performance Training has been the perfect complement to the manual & physical therapy I have received from Ada at the main SOL office. Thank you, Ada and Jay. And thank you (again) SOL!

I sprained my ankle badly and now am 100% back to normal I credit the work Aracelly did for me to prevent scar tissue issues and get me back to full range of motion. It took a while but was really worth it.

I wish I went Sports and Orthopedic Leaders years ago! They are simply fantastic. The quality of my life has so improved because of what Aracelly has done to train me to get my back to a good normal! Her knowledge on Active Release Technique slowly took the pain away while the physical training involving TRX and other exercises took my weak back and core into a stronger support system. Keep in mind, i know what other physical therapy places do which involves throwing me on a thread mill for half my allotted time so that I then do ordinary exercises that can be taught by reading a magazine. I am so grateful for what they have done for me and please do not suffer any more. Quick go to Sports and Orthopedic Leaders.

Tore a tendon in my right arm, tried PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy) which created a new problem-​a ton of scar tissue in my elbow-​one of the side effects.
Ann-​Michelle Ongerth was my Physical Therapist at SOL and she is just amazing.
I saw Ann-​Michelle for over two months multiple times a week and she did the painful work on me that removed the scar tissue. Ann-​Michelle is extremely professional, personable, and just plain adorable. She helped me enormously and she will be my «go to» physical therapist as long as she is available-​highly recommended!

SOL is not for the weak minded, only the weak body parts that follow a surgery or injury. I had surgery on 11/​21/​2012 for a torn rotator cuff and I am a mere 8 weeks post op. I had my surgery with one of the best in San Francisco and SOL was a hand picked facility for my recovery. I began my treatment two and a half weeks ago when I could barely lift my arm when I began my road to recovery, two weeks ago and today I sit here and can raise my arm over my head. I still have my limitations but I have made a vast improvement in such a short time. I look forward to seeing Ann Michele and Laura on my two days a week sessions. They are professional, personable and knowledgeable. I would recommend this office to anyone that needs to get up on their feet and moving quickly and safely.

This place may not be as flashy or as big as the other SOL locations but it sure has the heart and talent that this organization is famous for! I’m a returning SOL client so I’m very familiar with their specific level of expertise.
I had shoulder surgery 6 months ago to repair a Bankart tear which required 4 anchors in my glenoid to reattach the labrum. I have an extremely physical job that requires me to lift and carry in excess of 250lbs dozens of times a day. I’m not yet back to my usual daily grind but with the help of Ara and her trusty sidekick Laura I’m working modified duty for 50+ hours a week. It might not be as fun or entertaining as working on my ambulance but at least I don’t have to survive on those skimpy workers comp checks anymore.
What those awesome chicks do with that typical small walnut creek office is mindblowing! They utilize the TRX training system for those individuals (like myself) who need hardcore body resistance strengthening program. Ara also uses Active Release Therapy and the Graston technique for those people (me too) who have serious long term muscle/​ligament/​cartilage damage. If it wasn’t for these fantastic gals I’d still be pulling my hair own with my fingertips cuz I wouldn’t be able to lift my arms over my head! But seriously, I’d be in a ton more pain with much less muscle and movement if Ara didn’t do what she does best: treat patients better than 99% of the hack physical therapists out there today. You don’t need flash when you’ve brains, skill and passion.

I work long hours on my feet as a demonstrator for Vitamix. Had talked to my physician about getting orthotic insoles or even special shoes. Physical therapy was the recommend course I was directed to try by my doctor. My daughter suggested I go the Sports + Orthopedic Leaders where she is currently being treated with great success. I have been working with Aracelly — physical therapist for about 6 weeks. She is AWESOME! I now experience little pain in my feet! Aracelly provided me with exercises/​stretches to use daily which assist in relieving the physical strain my work sometimes takes on my feet. The office environment is very calm and soothing. The location is easily accessible with free parking. Laura is Aracelly’s assistant. I work with her on my exercises. SOL — Walnut Creek is simply the best!