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Meet Dr. Darlene

Darlene Schaeffer, PT, DPT

Dr. Darlene is a San Diego native and enjoys spending time with her family and friends exploring all that this amazing city has to offer.  She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from USC in 2003.  She acquired her certified strength and conditioning specialist certificate, through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, in 2002.  At UC Davis, she graduated with Honors earning her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science with emphasis in Physiology and a Minor in Nutrition Science with emphasis in biochemistry. She has exclusively worked in orthopedics and quality patient care is her top priority.  With a deep commitment to her patients, Dr. Darlene is an experienced physical therapist who believes in treating people as  individuals. She tailors her approach to address each patient’s unique needs, going beyond just their diagnosis. 

Dr. Darlene's Specialties

EXTENSIVE MANUAL TRAINING

  • Strain Counter Strain 
  • Muscle Energy Technique
  • Cranial Sacral therapy
  • Joint Manipulation/ Mobilization
  • Myofascial/ Trigger Point Release
  • Cupping
  • Mulligan Mobilization With Movement
  • McKenzie Method
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Epley Maneuver/ Somatosensory/ Balance Training 
  • Functional Manual Therapy
  • Kinesiotaping/ Rocktaping/ Leukotaping

EXPERIENCE

  • Sports Medicine/Sports Related Injuries
  • Orthopedics 
  • Post Surgical Rehab- ACL/ Rotator Cuff
  • Total Joint Replacements
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction/ Low Back Pain
  • Sciatica/Spinal Stenosis
  • Indigestion/ Reflux/ Abdominal Pain
  • Geriatrics
  • Neurological Rehabilitation
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents/ Whiplash Injuries 
  • Vertigo/ Balance Issues
  • Nutritional Guidance 

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