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Orthopedic Rehab

Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Bakersfield

Hands-on, one-on-one care for joints, muscles, and bones, aimed at relieving pain, restoring motion, and rebuilding strength.

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Orthopedic Rehab at ARI Physical Therapy in Bakersfield

Musculoskeletal injuries, from fractures and ligament tears to arthritis and joint pain, need precise, targeted therapy to heal correctly and fully. At ARI Physical Therapy, orthopedic rehab is one-on-one, combining hands-on manual therapy with progressive exercise to restore strength, range of motion, and function.

What we treat

✓Joint pain & stiffness
✓Fractures & ligament recovery
✓Hip, knee, shoulder & spine conditions
✓Arthritis management
✓Tendonitis & overuse injuries
✓Back & neck pain
✓Work injuries & workers’ comp

Conditions we treat, by area

Back and neck. Low back pain and sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, SI joint pain and neck pain and headaches.

Shoulder. Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff problems, impingement and bursitis, and shoulder pain at night.

Hip and knee. Hip pain, knee arthritis, meniscus tears and pain at the front of the knee.

Foot and ankle. Sprains and Achilles pain and plantar fasciitis.

Elbow, wrist and hand. Tennis and golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel symptoms and other hand and wrist problems.

Bones and joints. Recovery after a fracture, arthritis and joint pain, and bone health and osteoporosis.

We also treat vertigo and dizziness, balance problems and jaw pain.

What to expect

1
A thorough evaluation

Your first visit (about 45–60 minutes) includes a hands-on assessment of your strength, mobility, and the mechanics behind your pain or injury. We then explain what is most likely causing your symptoms, in plain language.

2
A personalized treatment plan

Hands-on manual therapy plus targeted, progressive exercise, aimed at the most likely cause we find at your evaluation. It's built around your body, your work and your goals, not a generic protocol.

3
A return to full function

We rebuild strength and range of motion and guide you back to the activities that matter, with strategies to prevent re-injury. From day one we set clear expectations together, because we see your care as a partnership with you and your other care providers.

What treatment includes

  • Hands-on care. Manual therapy, soft-tissue work and joint mobilization to ease pain and help stiff joints move.
  • Exercise that progresses. Strength, mobility and control exercises that build week by week, matched to your body and your goals.
  • Understanding your pain. What is going on, what is safe to do, and how to stay active while you heal.
  • A home program. A short set of exercises for between visits, so your progress keeps going outside the clinic.

Guidelines back this approach. The American College of Physicians recommends starting with non-drug treatments such as exercise for low back pain, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends exercise for knee arthritis.

Before and after surgery

Many orthopedic problems improve without surgery, and for some, physical therapy is the first treatment to try. See whether physical therapy can help you avoid a knee replacement, whether a rotator cuff tear can heal without surgery and meniscus tears: surgery or therapy. If you do need surgery, we help with prehab and with rehab after knee and hip replacement, shoulder surgery and spine surgery.

Led by an orthopedic specialist

Our clinic director, Deepa Konnur, PT, MPT, OCS, is a board-certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist. Orthopedic care is the center of her work, and she reviews the health information on this website.

When to see a doctor first

Physical therapy is a safe first step for most muscle and joint pain. See a doctor first, or go to the emergency room where noted, if you have:

  • Back pain with numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or new trouble controlling your bladder or bowels (go to the emergency room)
  • Weakness in an arm or leg that is getting worse
  • Pain after a fall or accident where a bone may be broken
  • Pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer
  • A hot, red, swollen joint
  • Severe pain at night that doesn’t ease when you change position
No referral needed to start. In California, you can see a physical therapist directly for up to 12 visits or 45 days, so you can begin right away. Some insurance plans still require a referral for coverage; call us at (661) 282-8584 and we'll help you check.

Why patients choose ARI

Care is always one-on-one and in person at our Bakersfield clinic (8200 Stockdale Hwy, Suite B2), in the Town & Country Village center next to Trader Joe's. We accept most private insurance plans and Medicare, and we have staff who speak Spanish and Hindi.

Orthopedic therapy FAQs

No. In California you can see a physical therapist directly for up to 12 visits or 45 days, whichever comes first, so you can start without a doctor's referral. Some insurance plans still require a referral for coverage, so we recommend checking with your plan, and we're happy to help.
It depends on your condition and goals. After your initial evaluation, your therapist will outline an estimated plan. Many orthopedic conditions improve significantly in 6–12 visits, while others take more time; we'll keep you informed at every step.
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal problems: joints, muscles, tendons, and bones, from acute injuries to chronic pain and arthritis. Call us at (661) 282-8584 and we'll let you know how we can help.
Your initial evaluation takes about 45 to 60 minutes, one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist. We start with a thorough evaluation of your history, symptoms and goals, then a hands-on assessment. We explain what is most likely causing your symptoms, build a treatment plan around that cause and around your lifestyle and goals, and set clear expectations together. We see your care as a partnership with you and your other care providers.
Some exercises feel like hard work, and you may be a little sore at first, but treatment shouldn’t make your pain much worse. We adjust as we go and explain what normal soreness feels like.
It depends on your condition, how long you have had it and your goals. After your evaluation we give you an estimate and a plan, and we review your progress along the way.
Not usually. Most muscle and joint problems can be assessed with a careful history and a hands-on exam, and imaging often doesn’t change the first steps of care. If your exam suggests you need imaging or a doctor’s visit, we will tell you.
Often, for common problems such as back pain, knee arthritis, meniscus tears and some rotator cuff tears, physical therapy is a recommended first treatment, and many people improve without surgery. It isn’t right for every injury. If surgery looks like the better path, we will tell you and help you get there.

Move without pain again

Request a consultation and our team will help you take the first step.