PM&R - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA

Rehabilitation therapy helps people recover strength, movement and daily function after injury, illness or surgery. Therapy services are designed to support healing, reduce pain and improve independence. Depending on your needs, rehabilitation therapy may include physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. Your care plan is built around your needs and goals, focusing on a safe return to everyday activities and improved quality of life.

Rehabilitation services can help individuals recovering from surgery, stroke or those healing after joint replacement, managing neurological conditions, recovering from trauma or rebuilding strength after a hospital stay. Rehabilitation care is designed for people of all ages and focuses on helping patients safely return to everyday activities.

At Dignity Health PM&R in Santa Maria, we treat a variety of conditions, including disorders of the neck and back, joint and spine pain, and sports medicine-related injuries.

At Dignity Health PM&R in Santa Maria, we perform nerve conduction studies and also offer ultrasound-guided spine and joint injections, as well as peripheral nerve blocks, to control pain. These are combined with focused exercises and activity modifications to ultimately achieve pain control and improve functional mobility.

During your first visit, your therapist will review your medical history, current symptoms and recovery goals. They may assess strength, movement, balance or function, depending on your needs. Together, you’ll develop a personalized therapy plan and discuss what to expect during future sessions. Your therapist will also share tips to support progress between visits.

Referral requirements depend on your insurance plan and the type of therapy you need. Some plans allow direct access to rehabilitation therapy, while others require a referral from a physician. Our therapy team can help answer referral questions and assist with scheduling your appointment.

Pacific Central Coast Health Centers accepts many major health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, and provides health care services that fit your health plan benefits. If you have questions about the health insurance plans we accept, contact the office where you would like to be seen, and our staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.