PRN Physical Therapy

Dr. Chad Rocha is the physical therapist that I highly highly recommend. He is very knowledgeable and has skills, passion to improve his patients. My father had severe disc degeneration and he was in so much pain. Within a few weeks under care of Dr. Rocha, my dad got so much improvement and his pain level got significant decrease. My dad’s condition was so severe so that I didn’t expect he will be able to get better. Dr. Rocha is magical! Thank you so much, Dr. Rocha for helping my dad!

I started with a headache that my neurologist diagnosed as musculoskeletal yet couldn’t solve the pain issue. Yousef did an exam and realized the issue within 15 minutes. Within a few weeks the 30 year problem was resolved. I have referred several friends and have received embarrassingly over the top thanks. Yousef is a master therapist who teaches and mentors other physical therapists. I am very grateful to have him care for my needs.

I felt very special at PRN. Their team is second-to-none! Great Therapists, Exercise Technicians, and Front Desk staff. Everyone is friendly, positive and encouraging. I got personalized care working with my Therapist, Nic Carrillo. I participated in the Blood Flow Restriction study for UCSD Healrh and just finished 16 sessions to rehab my knee after a pickleball injury. Success! I'm playing again every day. PRN is the BEST!

My hip was hurting for months due to dance; while I was standing, if I sat for too long, even walking. Darren helped me and my hip is all better now, no more pain. He also taught me how to manage it if it ever hurts again. Everyone was so kind and it made my recovery so much more pleasant.

I was suffering from a painful condition resulting from knee replacement surgery. I had consulted with many doctors within the last 18 months to no avail. Just one consultation with Yousef Ghandour at PRN resulted in a perfect diagnosis and working with him since then is producing excellent results. I am pain free and am enjoying building my leg strength back to my previous levels.

Thank you Yousef.

I am a dedicated athlete- running swimming and cycling weekly. Yousef Ghandour’s Expertise in diagnosing and treating my lower body’s weakness and reduced range of motion, has allowed me to resume my love of sports and has given me hope to continue to enjoy physical activity into my future. He has Excellent Skills, targeting The affected areas in a professional and compassionate manner. I am so grateful to have found him. PRN LA JOLLA is a professional well run office. From the efficient front staff to the incredible PT aids and assistants, Who so diligently guide you from exercise to exercise, ensuring you are completing your exercises in an accurate and skillful way. Thank you for all your care, expertise and Ongoing rehabilitation.

I'm so glad i had Ananda Whalen for my physical therapist. I'm in my 60's and have been sent for PT many times for different issues. None of those previous sessions ever truely relieved my pain until now.
Amanda is patient, listens, is easy to talk to. Super smart and loves her work. By talking it out we were able to figure out what i was doing to cause my shoulder pain. We then found solutions that would work for me that i actually do on my own.
The whole team is amazing. BRAVO!
I look forward to working with them in the future when the next issue rises to the top of this old achy body of mine.

I spent several weeks here for back issues. I highly recommend this group. Amanda Whalen was my therapist. She is very knowledgeable and professional and developed a program for my specific issues. She’s a great resource for anyone needing help.

I’d also like to acknowledge the great assistants that work there. They make the place run smoothly. And they’re incredibly nice. Mireya and Jenn at the front desk. They’re so efficient. Aides Samantha, Miguel and Rachel — the ones who make sure you’re doing all your exercises. They’re exceptional.

Thank you all for your help.

I had a painful and debilitating knee injury 5 months ago, as a result of which I couldn’t walk for over a month. I was on crutches and in a knee immobilizing brace. I lost a considerable amount of leg muscle mass due to my immobility.
Within a week of starting sessions at PRN, they got me off one crutch. After the second week they got me off both crutches. Four months later I’m now walking and running. My health and physique have improved greatly.
The home exercises and techniques used by their physiotherapists are extremely effective. They really know what they are doing - the results speak for themselves - I have regained the lost muscle mass and feel stronger than I was before.
Thanks to all the physiotherapists (Amanda, Darren) and support staff (Miguel, Sam, Rachel, Ryan) who worked with me and provided help and guidance.
The other physiotherapists (Kayla, Yousef) would provide words of encouragement every now and then - it was nice to hear and pushed me to do more.
The front desk staff (Mireya, Jenn) are courteous and helpful.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone needing physiotherapy.

PRN PT team did a great job - Yousef and staff helped my shoulder heal. Always knowledgeable when I had questions, I liked Yousef’s approach. My only complaint is that it is VERY busy and sometimes it felt somewhat rushed. Nevertheless, I would return to seek their services. Thanks

Yousef is a knee whisperer!

Yousef is an amazing diagnostician. Not even my own doctor could figure out what was causing the knee pain.

I kid you not. On my first visit, I was unable to flex my right knee past 45 degrees, while weight- bearing, and I walked out of there with no pain and able to weight bear and flex again. I’m still blown away.

I’ve come back for more PT to work with Yousef to continue to stretch and strengthen my knee.

I’m coming back to work on the tightness and pain in my lower back next! Can’t wait!

My surgeon recommended Yousef and his team for the post op of my two ACL surgeries. I've had the pleasure to work with both Yousef and Darren. Since April, my journey with them in my recovery has been tremendous! I lost all or most of the muscles in my legs, as well as total loss of range. Within the two weeks with them I could bend and straighten my knees completely with minimal pain. They are magicians when it comes to your body, they listen and know exactly what it needs to recover fully. They push you just the right amount for a successul recovery. I love coming to my PT sessions and feel stronger each day! Miguel, Sam, Ryan and Rachel have also been a huge help in my recovery, they are top notch and so friendly, caring, and motivating! The whole team welcomes you by your first name and a smile each time. They check on you throughout your session and guide you on how to propery do your exercises. Mireya and Jenn at the front are great as well! Thank you to all of you for being with me on my journey to recovery! I know after I'm done my body will be even stronger than before! You guys are the best!

PRN provided the required exercises with essential detail to achieve the best healing and sustaining physical results. It was easy to adapt much of the program at home using free weights and duplicate sets of elastics, attached to multiple screw eyes on the walls of a room at home. I give my thanks to the resourceful and personable personnel at PRN.

PRN PT is amazing! The staff is so polite and professional. The center is very clean and very well maintained. It has a great atmosphere and very welcoming!

I highly recommend PRN physical Therapy. Dr Yousef is exceptional: knowledgeable, capable and very thorough. His team is superb as well. His treatment, at Center exercises and at Home exercises were very helpful.

There are a few PRN locations in San Diego. In fact, there is a location about 15 min from my house. However, the La Jolla location is close to my place of employment which is why I started treatment there pre-op for full knee replacement. Amanda W and the full Staff of this location are amazing! I am post op and off work temp to recovery from my knee surgery and still wanted this location even though it is 30 minutes from my home. I am willing to have someone drive me this far for this location and team. They are that good and have shown that they are a patient centered facility and my recovery is their number one priority.

There are always one or two individuals constantly cleaning the equipment inside. The building they are located in is a safe area and well kept. There is even a nice outdoor lounge/cafe area if you have someone waiting for you while receiving your treatment. The staff seem to really care not only about the patients but each other. If you are looking for a place to do your PT at I highly recommend this location.

It is rare that I write a review. In this unique situation I feel compelled to give PRN and Youssef & his crew my highest recommendation for serious physical therapy and rehabilitation. I'm 69 years young and have had serious medical challenges from age 16. I have had 4 knee surgeries including replacement; amputation of my left leg with four revisions; each arm has had tendon reattachment's; back decompression surgery, and other lesser physical challenges. I have worked with many physical therapists through the years and challenges. There is no doubt that PT results are the combination of the therapist's skills and the efforts made by the patient to get better, work between the PT sessions and listen to the therapist.
PRN's Youssef is an amazing combination of a muscular and orthopedic master who is courageous to manipulate the broken muscles and motivate the weakened spirit. With the obvious skill of a master, Youseff has an unparalleled familiarity with all of the muscles of the body and how they require strengthening to bring the entire body's muscular/skeleton system back to work.
Youseff is kind, intelligent and enjoys what he does. He is surrounded by a pleasant caring crew of assistants who encourage without pushing and are always charming. After my recent back decompression surgery I told my surgeon that I needed serious PT and not just an exercise repetition counter. He told me he had just the professional, Youseff, if he was available. He was, and; I am eternally grateful to have been lucky to have Youseff work on and with me to regain my physical life back. If you are serious about your repair- run to this man for assistance. You will be glad, as I am, to know him. It is truly a privilege to work with a master!

The crew at PRN is the best. I have used them for years for different injuries. My last one was to recover from spine surgery. So thankful for all the staff. Yourself is the Director and PHD creates a professional but friendly atmosphere running one of the larger facilities in San Diego. PRN is the right choice.