Services
Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy department is an outpatient physical therapy clinic. The clinic provides comprehensive, affordable physical therapy treatment for UC Davis students.

Our clinic includes 4 private treatment rooms, a compact gym space with Pilates reformer, exercise bike, stair master, free weights and slide board. Other exercise equipment includes gymnastic balls, BOSU, foam rollers, balance boards and various balls for rehabilitation of patients. We also offer traditional physical therapy modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ionto- and phono-phoresis.

The majority of patients treated at the Physical Therapy clinic are seen for:

orthopedic problems (i.e. neck and low-back pain, postural dysfunction, sprains/ strains and dysfunction of muscles or joints)
sports injuries (i.e. knee pain, patello-femoral pain, runners knee, ITB syndrome, shoulder strains/ impingement, post ACL reconstruction, shoulder surgeries/Bankart repair, ankle sprains)
work injuries ( i.e. overuse injuries/repetitive strain injuries, work/lab related injuries, hand injuries)
neurological conditions ( i.e. spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, stroke, MS and muscular dystrophy)

Our staff consists of 3 Physical Therapists, who have expertise in a variety of specialty areas, including orthopedics, sports medicine, ergonomics, pediatrics and neurology.

You need a referral from your health care provider, either from the Student Health Services or from an outside provider, to start Physical Therapy.

At the first visit, the Physical Therapist will provide a comprehensive evaluation and set up goals and a treatment plan. It is a good idea to bring clothing such as shorts, sports bras/tank tops, and/or exercise attire to your appointment. This will make it easier to evaluate the injured area of your body.

Our treatment philosophy stresses active patient participation through patient education and home exercise. This is of great importance for the success of your rehabilitation program. You will be asked to do some activities on your own to optimize your rehabilitation. These may include strength exercise, stretches, ergonomic modifications and using ice or heat.

Appointments for Physical Therapy

Scheduling

Appointments can be scheduled in person at the Physical Therapy clinic or by calling us direct 530.752.2318 or the main SHS appointment desk at 530.752.2349. Appointments may be scheduled from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and till 4:45 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Physical Therapy is closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm daily for lunch.

Cancellations

Call 530.752.2318 or 530.752.2349 to cancel an appointment or log in to your Healthy-e-Messaging account. Appointments should be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to allow for another student to be scheduled. Multiple cancellations and/or "no shows" may result in the cancellation of all future physical therapy appointments.

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and Fees

The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) offered by UC Davis may cover 80% of Physical Therapy fees after the student has meet his/her annual deductable. Our Physical Therapy clinic is the preferred provider for the SHIP insurance and it generously allows for a total of 20 visits per calendar year.

We also see student with private insurance and can bill for you, if you provide us with all the needed information. Call the Student Health Insurance Office for more details at 530.752.6055.

Various types of medical supplies are available for to purchase at our clinic. These include back supports, ice packs, thera-band/tubing, and recommended exercise equipment. Supply costs may be covered by your insurance; however, SHIP does not cover most of these items.

If you have any questions about our services or feel that you may be a candidate for physical therapy treatment, feel free to call us with questions at 530.752.2318.

Physical Therapy Internship

We offer a physical therapy internship at the SHS Physical Therapy Clinic. Each quarter, there are positions open for students interested in volunteering 4 hours per week for 2 quarters (not necessary in sequence, but preferred) in order to gain experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting. Volunteer experience is often necessary to satisfy requirements for professional school applications, but students may volunteer simply to satisfy their curiosity. The SHS Physical Therapy Internship is organized directly through the Physical Therapy clinic. For more information about this internship, please call 530.752.2318.

Other Services Available

The Physical Therapy program also offers massage therapy and acupuncture services. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 530.752.2318.

Location & Hours of Operation

The Physical Therapy department is located the Cowell Student Health Center Annex just behind the main building (map) until we move into the new facility in Spring 2010. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except during the summer session where hours are modified to meet student demands. PT is closed from 12:00 -1:00 pm during the lunch hour. For more information, please call 530.752.2318.

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