Stroke Rehabilitation
Carlsbad, CA
No matter how long it’s been since your stroke, we believe in the value of building strength, overcoming pain, and reclaiming a vibrant, independent life. With personalized goals and expert attention, our clients do things like learn how to walk without a brace, shuffle cards, improve walking and balance, and stop relying on others for basic daily activities.
What to Expect with Stroke Rehab
Your Brain can Rewire. We Provide the Map.
Stroke rehab is all about neuroplasticity- the brain’s ability to learn and adapt at any age or stage of life. Neuroplasticity never stops no matter how many strokes or brain injuries a person has had. At Audia Physical Therapy, we use specialized techniques to maximize neuroplasticity and thus maximize recovery for our clients.
Therapy Built Around You, Not an Insurance Checklist
Because we are a private clinic, we work solely for our clients. Without insurance companies telling us what we can and can’t do we are able to pursue any goal a client may have; this is where rehab gets fun.
We understand the immense physical and emotional toll a stroke takes on our clients and their families. Dr. Matthew Audia is an advanced Neuro-IFRAH clinician, and Dr. Justine Hamlin is a Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) with years of experience assisting stroke survivors and their families.
Your Road to Recovery
Every stroke is unique, and for that reason we start with an initial phone consultation to get to know your story and your goals, then meet for an evaluation where we assess your goals and set up a plan. After the first month you will be able to see your rate of progress.
Don’t slide backwards into long term complications or let insurance companies decide when you are “good enough.” Schedule your 15 minute phone consultation today.
Patient Success Story:
Paul, Stroke Survivor
“I had a stroke over two years ago, and since then, I had been completely dependent on others for all my mobility. When I first came to Audia Physical Therapy, I couldn’t move my right leg at all. I needed a Hoyer lift just to transfer, and I had a really hard time sitting up without support.
But after just a short time in physical therapy things started to change. Now, I’m doing single-leg squats on a machine with my right leg, lifting it with some help, sitting unsupported, transferring from my wheelchair to a mat on my own, and even standing up from my wheelchair with assistance.
My wife and I had no idea it was still possible for my right leg to regain function this far out from my stroke. With the right therapy, I’m starting to realize how much recovery is still possible and it’s been incredible to see what I can do.”
“It was truly a blessing to find someone as specialized and compassionate as Matt for complex cases. He treated our mother for over two years following her stroke. Not only does Dr. Audia have the most specialized equipment that I have ever seen (and I’ve been to a few PT’s), but he is an expert at custom tailoring the treatment to the patient. Equally important, in addition to his education and expertise, is that Matt is very positive and motivating to the patient and their families. He also allows the family to watch and help encourage the patient whereas other PT’s would make you wait outside. He encouraged our mother constantly, challenged her and praised her. He gave us hope, and for that, we will be forever grateful.”