Long Beach Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

I have been taking my son (11) for several weeks after knee surgery. I have been very pleased. All of the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Jim has been super and I would highly recommend this location. I like their style! We are on team 1.

I had 8 therapy sessions for my neck pain; each roughly 1 hour long. Each session was divided in as first 10 minutes having a hot pack on my neck (no involvement of therapist), another 20 minutes of self-​exercises (again no involvement of therapist), 10 minutes of massage therapy (the only part that someone actually was working with me), 10 minutes of sitting on a chair and having an electric simulator on my neck (no involvement of therapist) and the final 10 minutes, having a cold pack on my neck (no involvement of therapist). So out of each 1 hour session, I was getting 15 minutes of therapist time. You won’t believe that my insurance was billed $ 2486 ! (see the attached pic), out of which, I still need to pay $ 285 out of pocket. So I paid a $ 15 at the beginning as co-​pay, then at the final session, I paid $ 187.50 and I thought it is over now. Then they sent me one bill for $ 52.50 and in less than a month later, another bill for 82.50 it is outrageous how they charge insurance for almost nothing. By the way, all those therapy did not help me at all.

Rene and Ben are excellent and compassionate therapists. The younger, student therapists are hit-​and-​miss. Office procedures and billing practices are inconsistent and confusing. Two stars for Rene and Ben, and because two of the three injuries that I sought treatment for did improve.

I’ve had many injuries and seen many physical therapy offices. If you are looking for a caring and competent staff look no further. Chett

We have only been here twice so far but super impressed so far. We are on ‘team 3′. Friendly staff from front desk to therapists. Clean environment. As much as we don’t want to go here (as we’d rather be healthy!) but glad we found this place.

I’m currently getting post-​op rehab here. This is the fifth time I’ve had therapy here following surgeries, first for Rotator Cuff, twice following knee repairs and twice following TKR.
I have requested my rehab be here after going to a few other places. The staff is professional in a relaxed atmosphere. Music plays in the background and everyone is friendly. The groups are broken into teams with two therapists and students that assist the therapists. This time I’m on Team 2. Valerie and Kenny have been awesome. Everyone on the team has been encouraging on my recovery. I’m 11 weeks post-​op and saw my doctor. He is very pleased with my progress.
If you’re looking for a place for physical therapy, this is the place to go.

Without a question this is the best physical therapy place that I have been to – simple reason: the people.
Other places may «look» nicer (e.g., more space, newer décor, etc.), but to me the people here are much more valuable than a fancy building. I think all the attitude there stems from the manager, Jim — this guy is top notch. A funny, gifted, people-​person, as well as a skilled, experienced physical therapist. He went out of his way to accommodate me, as well as my doctor, coming in on his day off to help me directly after surgery, per the doctor’s request. He also has acted as my advocate, communicating directly with my doctor about my recovery, when I couldn’t get the doctor’s office to return my calls.
I’ve been to some other physical therapy places, where I feel that it is very much a cookie cutter approach, where every knee injury is the same and gets the same standard set of exercises. I can understand this approach to some degree both from the perspective of the tried-​and-​true, as well as from a cost savings goal. But when I went to Long Beach Sports, I didn’t feel like just another shoulder injury — I felt like I was at a place that really cared about helping me get better.

A friend at J&L — Gloria — recommended The Long Beach Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy so when I needed physical therapy last year I was able to get my doctor’s approval to go there. It’s truly a wonderful place. Jim Pelonis is the manager and he is absolutly charming. He’s nice to everyone, no matter what age or how decrepit anyone is walking in. That’s one thing I noticed about him. He takes the time to greet every patient and make him/​her feel special.
He was so helpful to me that as a result of going there I was able to meet up with a doctor who changed my life for the condition I have. I will also be grateful to Mr. Pelonis for that. The staff and ALL the physical therapists there are terrific. I got the distinct impression that all the employees really enjoy working there and helping people. They are terrific.
an Irish Lass
Lakewood, CA 90 713

Jim Pelonis from team 1 has been fantastic. All the PT assistants have also been great. This is the 3^rd physical therapist I have worked with in the last 10 years. As an athlete and a Doctor I consider myself an educated Critic.

What a wonderful place! The front office people are so cheerful, helpful, and kind. Dave and Team #3 were great to work with! Dave got me back in shape for the Long Beach ½ Marathon after spraining my ankle 7 weeks before the race. Thanks for helping me to mend and for keeping me motivated! You rock!!!

Team #3 rocks! The whole team is great but the gals are awesome (Renee, Danielle & Alexis). They really take the time to make sure you are cared for and they really want to help you get better.

I can see that this place got excellent reviews from other folks, so I’m not sure how I ended up getting such poor service. Unfortunate, but I guess that happens sometimes. The team there is nice, to be sure, but when I went in for rehab for my broken ankle, the operation struck me as extremely unprofessional.
[EDIT: Upon further inspection I have noted that some of the poorer (and probably perfectly legitimate) reviews have fallen under the «not recommended» section on this page. This is very unfortunate, as it doesn’t allow for a fair sampling of customer satisfaction. I would recommend taking a look at some of those reviews as well.]
Now, I couldn’t have been more than three years older than most of the techs there, which wasn’t a problem in and of itself. However, there’s a keen difference between maintaining a relaxed, fun environment, and running an operation that feels too much like high school.
Most of the techs were young college students, and clearly had no idea what they were doing. More than a couple interactions gave me this impression. They didn’t know how to help me the second day I went (even after my initial evaluation, mind you), so they called the physical therapist into the room. I had to wait a few minutes to receive his attention. Once he instructed both them and myself, I began my exercises. Once I finished those, I waited a couple minutes for the techs, most of whom were standing in the middle of the room, chatting with backs to their patients. One pair was chatting about how bored they had been. One said to the other, «If you’re bored Friday night you should come to second street!» etc. etc. I had to wait a couple minutes for them to wrap up their conversation before they came back to the present and realized they were at work.
I later spoke to the manager on the phone and told him that I was less than impressed by the lack of professionalism, and he attempted to defend the staff by informing me that most of the staff I had seen that day were college students in training to become physical therapists. I am a college student as well, but I am still able to act like a professional at work and provide the care my clients need.
I have been in and out of numerous hospitals, doctor’s offices, and physical therapy centers since I was a child, and I’ve never felt so uncomfortable with the quality of care I have received as I did at Long Beach Sports Rehab. I have now found another physical therapy center in Long Beach and am MUCH happier with it. I had been warned about this place. I should have listened.

I am very impressed with the staff and the whole experience. They have helped me overcome a painful leg injury with skill, empathy and humor. Kenny and his team have been outstanding-​I am so grateful for their assistance.

This is a late review, but almost two years ago I tore my ACL and had reconstructive surgery to replace it. Afterward I came to physical therapy here for about four months and it was nothing short of fantastic. The people that work here are so kind and always pushed me to improve. I felt like I was a part of a big family that supported me. Physical therapy is really, really tough, but coming here twice a week was something I looked forward to. And Bobby is the best :)

The best!
They know exactly how to deal! very very nice!
I love to go them!

This is the best (of several) physical therapy clinics I have ever been to. They use a team approach with each team comprised of a Physical Therapist, a Physical Therapist Assistant (also licensed by the state) and several Physical Therapy Aids and volunteers. The Aids are all students who have completed their undergrad degrees and are waiting to get into graduate PT programs which are extremely impacted and difficult to get into. The volunteers are generally undergrads finishing up degrees in things like exercise kinesiology who are required to do volunteer hours but they also seem to be trying to get a feel for the field and if they want to go into PT. I mention this because one of the many things I enjoy about this clinic is that it is a really strong and positive teaching environment. The Therapists and Assistants are always teaching the students and the students who have been around awhile are teaching then newer ones.
The whole environment is extremely positive. I have spent approximately 60 – 70 hours there since the beginning of the year and I have never seen the staff be anything but kind and gentle with every single patient. They know their clients and are encouraging and attentive to everyone. My therapist, who is also the director of the clinic, is so sharp and knows exactly what is going on with me from session to session in terms of progress and setbacks, changes course accordingly and is a really nice person on top of it all. My only real job right now is getting back on my feet and because of this staff, from the front desk right on through to the newest volunteer creates a wonderful environment in which to heal.

I would highly recommend this facility due to the very professional, friendly, and compassionate staff members. From the receptionists to the physical therapists they are a quality group. I worked with team 3 and without exception would trust any of them with my treatment. Although the facility isn’t new the staff makes up for that with their knowledge, patient attention and fun spirit.

I actually look forward to my physical therapy sessions! I am seeing improvement in my range of motion so quickly. The staff is alot of fun and so helpful.

I have been a patient more times then I would like over the last 4 years. They have rehabbed me through 4 knee surgeries and one shoulder surgery. The care I received was amazing. They are never short on staff between PT’s, PT assistants and aides there is always someone to help you with your exercises. Although rehab can be painful they keep the atmosphere light so at least you are entertained while rehabbing.

This physical therapy clinic is the best in the world!!!
The employers is all kindly, friendly, and great treatment service.
If you hurt yourself, go there.
That clinic director name is, James «Jim» Peronis, is specialist of orthopedist and physical therapist. He is a great therapist and sooo funny!!! check it out when you have a chance to get Rehab!!!
Anyway, this physical therapy clinic is one of greatest Rehab center!
By the way, Athletes must see Kenny!!! He is also great PTA and Athletic trainer!!!
you guys must like them!