Diablo West Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

First time, I have valued the physical therapy. The owner John really knows the physiology and helped me out of the tight muscle and pain. The combination of his massage and strengthening exercise made my recovery of injury (Acute inflammation of back from the shifted back bones) so much easier. I had so much pain that I could not get out of bed nor getting myself into the car. The office staff was very efficient of making all appointments with John over a month. Also I appreciate their phone call telling me that he was running late for my appointment. All in all, I can highly recommend him.

I must give a shout out to Lisa at Diablo West. She treated me over a 4 month period for 5 hairline hip fractures I suffered from a bad fall.
She was a first class act on every level. Most importantly, she is an incredibly competent and highly skilled PT who immediately puts one at ease. Her knowledge and manipulation of the body carries a confidence that speaks
«experience, experience, experience»! In addition, she is very warm and compassionate. She has a great sense of humor and I enjoyed our her stories during our sessions, while she remained at the same time, keenly aware of our work together. She was sensitive on a moment by moment basis to any pain I might be experiencing and insisted I tell her if I ever felt any.
She was perfect for my treatment and needs in every way !

First impression is key & Maria Mateo (receptionist) did not do a good job of that in my opinion. She was extremely rude over the phone and kept cutting me off when I asked questions. Obviously the PT’s are great but I changed my mind about going there because of her, I wouldn’t want to deal with her on a regular basis!

I had an ACL autograft and Brooke at Diablo did a superb job working with me for 4 months to rehab the knee. The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. Highly recommend this clinic

John Barman and the entire staff is outstanding. Several of my friends referred me and they have been great so far for shoulder PT.

This place is great. My husband first went to see T and now I go see T. Other therapist are also very helpful and nice. The receptionist are very friendly as well. My doctor also highly recommended this place for PT. Thanks to T, my recovery has been super fast. She always takes her time and find the best solution depending on my condition at the time of my appointment. She is very patient with me. I also see other therapist working with other clients and they are great. Highly recommend this place for anybody looking for PT.

I came to Diablo because of reviews I read on Unilocal.I had severe rotator cuff and neck pain. I had a 50% tear in my rotator as well as a huge calcium deposit and bone spur, and the beginning of a frozen shoulder. My neck injury happened over 30 years ago, and had many different treatments for the pain, but nothing worked until I was under the expert care of Teresa «T». I am so grateful for T’s care. She’s very passionate about her work, and really listened to my history. She spent so much time getting my chronic neck muscle spasms to finally stop. She helped in strengthening my shoulder muscles so that I did not need surgery. I’m able to have full range of movement and strength, with no pain. My calcium deposit miraculously disappeared, and my frozen shoulder went away.
I would highly recommend Diablo. John is also a fantastic PT. The staff is friendly and kind. It’s been a year since my treatment and I am still pain free! Thank you!
I saw another PT 10 years before, and did not get any relief with these same issues.

This place is new, clean, professional, and most of all has a staff that is very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this business for any kind of PT. Everyone that works there is happy to help and very good!

I had major leg surgery at age 47 and needed extensive PT. I got referred by a Dr. at Stanford to John at Diablo West and he was great. Very through, pushed me hard enough but not too hard, and, at the end of the day, I got better. Highly recommended, especially for someone who wants to do the work and return to their athletic pursuits.

I saw a terrific physical therapist here for an injury and was very happy with my treatment.
Pros:
Front desk staff is helpful and friendly
Private treatment rooms
Extremely skilled therapists
Clean, attractive facility
Cons:
Sometimes difficult to get an appointment
Exercise area is very small
The assistants who help with icing, electrical stimulation, etc. are not always as nice or helpful as the rest of the staff.

As we age, the ‘ol body starts breaking down. I had shoulder surgery early this year and a long-​time MD friend referred me to Diablo West for physical therapy. He referred me specifically to BARBARA there and she did a great job getting me back to an active lifestyle. From what I saw there, all the therapists looked to be very good at what they do.
Physical therapy is not a joy ride. And having gone through the whole process, its as important to your full recovery as the surgery itself. So my advise is to take it seriously and do the work they ask of you.
This was my first experience in physical therapy, but this place seems to be a great place to do it. It wasn’t a preferred provider in my insurance program, so I had to pony up for a higher co-​pay under the PPO option. But the money spent was well worth it.

Given that I have chosen to abuse my body to extremes, I have been to a number of physical therapists over the years.
People always have a tendency to form a bond with their therapist. Additionally, few people see more than one therapist in their lifetime, providing them with no comparison. Hence, even a really bad therapist can appear to be great in someone’s eyes simply because that person eventually started feeling better.
I can honestly say that Diablo West is the best facility I’ve ever been to. I’ve been worked on by three different therapists there, and had great results. One of the most important features I found here that most other PT offices lack is a sense of teamwork. When one therapist isn’t 100% positive she/​he is the perfect person to work on something, they will grab a peer to provide guidance. No one can be an expert on everything. This is the only place I’ve been where they admit it.
If you are in need of PT, beg your doctor to prescribe Diablo West. Be forewarned, they do such a fantastic job that it can be difficult to be accepted as a new patient. However, I would at least try before going somewhere that’s second rate.