BalanceStrong is SB Physio’s signature balance and strength class designed to help older adults stay independent, confident, and active. If you’ve noticed slowing down, unsteadiness, or early signs of fall risk, this class provides the strength, stability, and community support to keep you moving safely.

Most golfers try to fix their swing on the range, but the real gains come from improving strength, mobility, and control in the gym first.

Most people miss three key elements that can make or break their recovery. Here’s what they are—and how physical therapy fills the gaps.

Dynamic and static stretching serve different purposes—and knowing when to use each can improve performance and reduce injury risk.

A few small changes at home can dramatically reduce your risk of falling. Here are the most effective modifications you can make today to stay safe and independent.

SB Physio is proud to offer care from a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), Dr. Andrew Caredio. His advanced training in aging, balance, strength, and fall prevention helps older adults achieve safer, faster, and more effective results from physical therapy.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training helps you build strength and muscle using lighter loads, reducing stress on joints while still triggering powerful training effects. Athletes and rehab patients use BFR to accelerate progress, recover safely, and get stronger with less strain.

Build stronger, more stable feet and ankles with Art Van Leuven’s favorite exercises — now inside the SB Physio App. These drills are the foundation of better movement, better performance, and better rehab, with video demos and customized routines you can follow anytime.

How SB Physio’s new digital check-in system improves speed, accuracy, and the overall patient experience.

Learn how to spot early signs of blood clots, understand your risk, and support safe recovery after surgery or injury. This guide breaks down what a blood clot is, why DVT is more common than most people realize, and how movement and circulation tools can help keep you safe.

Heart Rate Variability helps us understand your stress, recovery, and daily readiness. Here’s how we use HRV at SB Physio to guide smarter training, rehab, and long-term health.

HRV is one of the best markers of your stress and recovery balance. Learn simple, evidence-based ways to improve your HRV naturally and support better health and performance.

Sleep and stress drive your body’s ability to recover and adapt. Here’s how both influence your nervous system—and how to improve your recovery cycle for better health.

Movement, strength, and pain all influence HRV. Learn how physical therapy can improve your autonomic balance, reduce stress on the system, and support better long-term recovery.

HRV tells you how well your body handles stress, recovers, and adapts. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how it can guide smarter training and better health decisions.

Your first visit is more than an evaluation—it’s the start of a long-term relationship with your PT. Here’s how we begin your care at SB Physio.

K-Vest is a 3D motion analysis system that shows how your body moves in real time. Here’s how it works—and why it’s a game-changer for golfers and anyone working on movement efficiency.

Physical therapist assessing and mobilizing a patient's foot and ankle during a rehabilitation session.

Low back pain that worsens when you move is often mechanical — meaning it’s influenced by how you bend, lift, sit, or load your spine. The good news: this type of pain usually responds well to movement, education, and targeted physical therapy. Here’s what it might mean and how to start feeling better.

Hiking is one of Santa Barbara’s best activities. Here’s how we help you return safely after injury—stronger, more prepared, and confident on the trails.