RISE Physical Therapy

RISE Physical Therapy
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I came to Rise Physical Therapy due to a torn rotator cuff that I was sure needed surgery. I had no use of my right arm and the pain was shutting down my right side. Navid convinced me that I could avoid surgery and to give him a try in making my body whole again. I did not believe him, but reluctantly began therapy to try and avoid surgery. As I saw him working on my whole body, not just my arm and shoulder, I could see how everything began coming together and the healing process was evident. Today I have full, complete and even more strength in my arm and shoulder, and my right side is balanced with the left. I cannot thank him enough and would highly recommend Rise Physical Therapy! Also, I got to work with Dr. Alex for several sessions and he is top notch as well! Not only are they extremely knowledgeable and caring, they are very witty and encouraging, an uplifting, positive atmosphere! Thank you!!!

I live in Boulder, CO now, so this should show you the high regard I have for Navid as a physical therapist, coworker, friend, and human being. I worked with Navid as a physical therapy aide for two years and during that time, I got a glimpse at the amazing practitioner he is. Not only does he practice what he preaches, but he also makes the practice fun. I was never a patient, but I can’t even explain the transformation I’d see in people after working with Navid. For example, a patient would come in with chronic neck pain, miserable as f*** and they’d leave in better spirits with a smile on their face (and in less pain).
If you’re questioning whether or not you should come into RISE, don’t. Get your ass in there. You’ll learn how to make sustainable baby steps, how to move in a way that’s unique, how to laugh when you’ve had a shitty day, how to trust your body again, & how to take things seriously but still have a light heart. This is the stuff our lives are made of. It’s not just physical therapy…

I wish I could give more stars to RISE. I’ve worked with both Navid and Alex and they are amazing!
They are professional, caring, friendly, and actually make PT a fun experience. They make sure you are aware of what you’re doing and why/​how it impacts your body.
I went in for Patello Femoral Syndrome with my knee and by the end of the second treatment I could feel a difference already. I had spent the previous month in pain and getting weaker — to the point I could barely walk. My doctor brushed me off and thankfully a friend recommended I go to RISE.
In the process of fixing my knee, they noticed other issues with my ankles and hips and immediately put me on a program to fix those as well. I now walk better without any foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain that I had been experiencing the past couple of years!
Totally worth the drive from Escondido. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of physical therapy.
Thank you Navid and Alex!

Dr. Alex Kelso is awesome! I am a dentist with lots of back, neck, and shoulder pain to work through. What he did to help me was take time to really understand the work demands on my body and figure out ways to relieve those strains. The stretches and exercises he came up with were individualized to my specific needs. Having never had physical therapy before, he was very patient in his approach and thoroughly explained the rationale for each movement. That is a sign of a great clinician. I highly recommend going to RISE and seeing Alex!