Bob Baker is very knowledgeable and is an excellent at treating sports injuries. The staff is organized and friendly. Parking is easy.

I went to Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy for a repetitive stress injury. After an intense couple weeks of digital painting, my whole right arm was inflamed. I had sharp pains in my wrist, shoulder and around my right side rib... Read More cage. I was worried that this discomfort might be my new norm but after 3 months of PT and exercises, I'm pretty much pain free.
ESPT did a great job of first providing relief (thank you!) and then gradually building a toolbox of exercises to manage my workloads and prevent further injuries. I can't recommend Bob Baker and his friendly, talented staff enough. less

Can't be happier with my treatment here, highly recommend everyone looking for a PT in the east bay to head here.
I have had varying degrees of knee pain in my left knee while running for the past 3 years or... Read More so. I had spent 6 months at another PT and saw no improvements but a lot of wasted money. I worked with Colin here at Emeryville Sports PT and really appreciated the specialized attention that I was not getting at my old PT. Colin understood the issues I had, being a runner himself, and was always able to tweak or modify my exercises as he noticed issues with my form.
A few years ago I never would have thought I would be able to train and complete a marathon without knee pain, but I just walked away from my first marathon with zero knee pain thanks to my PT. less

I love this place!  Aside from its location in Emeryville, free parking lot, open space to actually move about freely to do your exercises they offer  private  treatment rooms.  I love that.  In the past, I sought treatment at Montclair... Read More Physical Therapy and felt crammed, disoriented and didn't feel like I was really getting the help I needed to recover.  There was always more than 10 patients at a time with the assistants, you had very little room to move.  Emeryville Sports PT is the top of its class. The entire staff is amazing, all greet you with warm smiles ready to help facilitate your healing process.  I highly recommend Marcus Pendroza, however, I believe you cannot go wrong with any therapist on their team.  For you early birds...they now offer appointments at 6:45 AM.  Happy healing! less

At the encouragement of my orthopedist, I recently had several months of PT with Bob and his assistants. My issues are pain, and lack of strength and mobility due to ageing and use. Bob is an excellent therapist. He listened... Read More well, offered me emotional support, was not dismissive or critical. When the exercises he gave me caused me actual pain (not workout/strengthening pain), he found something new. Along with home exercises and regular walking, he addressed the use of ice and heat and breathing techniques, he suggested restarting Tai Chi (I'd done it in the past but had let go), and recommended some readings. An all around approach which was great for me. Plus it's a friendly place and easy parking. Highly recommended! less

I couldn't have asked for better help after cracking a fibula than I received at ESPT. Marcus did more than enable my stellar recovery -- he pinpointed some old injuries/misalignments that could cause more problems in my stability and I'm... Read More now better than I have been for years. All staff wonderfully kind and personable. Thanks, guys. less

The best thing I can tell you about Marcus at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy is that he really cares. Wants to know if you are doing your exercises, if they are effective, if we should switch, ... Read More etc. and yes they do work !!! less

Robert Lin and (Colin I think) helped me feel better. My pain has decreased a lot. I never realized how much a difference stretching makes, if you do it the right way, and know the right stretches. Good office staff... Read More and friendly, and a nice view from the office. Easy parking. Open Saturdays! less

I needed PT after hip replacement surgery. From my first phone call I was  impressed by the front desk staffs professionalism and thoroughness.
Everyone is friendly and seems to sincerely enjoy their work.
Marcus is great! Really knows his stuff.  He... Read More had me doing exercises I'd never had with my previous hip surgery.
The location is lovely with easy parking, a grocery store and a view.
Their fees are very reasonable.  
Highly recommended. less

PT Marcus Pendroza is the BEST. He is patience cordial caring understanding the client's needs. Excellent. Very professional. The STAFFS are wonderful & helpful . Great experience. We recommend this ESPT

ESPT has great clinicians and staff. Each patient gets extended 1 on 1 time with their PT and all therapists are excellent. Front office staff are friendly and responsive to scheduling needs and any other questions you might have. 5 stars!

I usually do not post reviews, but I feel like this is deserving. The therapists are very knowledgeable and everyone is polite. It's a clean, welcoming environment and the equipment is more innovative than most. Can't say enough good things... Read More about them! less

Bob is the most knowledgeable physical therapist I have worked with. I have had several injuries since 2006 and Bob was able to show me the most effective exercises for my rehab. He also has a ton of experience and... Read More knowledge. I would highly recommend him and his staff. less

My physiatrist (rehabilitation specialist) referred me to Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy for back pain. This is the best physical therapy clinic that I ever been to. Unlike a lot of clinics where you only get to see the physical therapist... Read More for ten minutes, the physical therapists here really take the time to teach you proper exercise technique, educate you, and answer any questions.
I came in with debilitating back pain. After working with Colin for several months, my pain is way down and I feel like I have gotten my life back.
Colin's treatments were well-grounded in evidence from research, and he was very up to date on the most recent advances in physical therapy. For example, he taught me how there is usually a psychological component to chronic pain. The brain becomes overprotective, producing pain in order to protect the back from a perceived threat, when in fact there is no real threat to the back. I learned how to silence this false alarm by gradually exposing my back to more and more challenging movements. Understanding this really helped me get over my back pain.
Colin is very compassionate. He helped me to keep a positive attitude through all of the ups and downs, which allowed me to persevere and continue making incremental progress. He would often spend extra time over our scheduled appointment when I had lots of questions.
He also tailored my exercise program to aid my return to my favorite activities, such as running.
The staff at the front desk are friendly and helpful. Shout-out to the office manager, Tiffany, who quickly sorted out any insurance issues that came up. less

I came in due to a running injury and Colin fixed me right up. This was my first PT experience and I was super satisfied with how everything went. Colin was knowledgeable, explained things well, and prescribed a series of... Read More exercises and running regiment to get me going again. It worked! I'm happily running. Would recommend. less

I had a hip reconstruction at the end of 2017, my third hip surgery and the first one that I would receive physical therapy for. If I were ever so unlucky as to need another hip surgery, I would immediately... Read More call ESPT from the surgeon's office to get on their schedule. Don't wait! They're good so they are busy. Bob is great so he is really busy. less

I had some issues with my knees and after seeing a orthopedic specialist and getting X-rays, it showed my knees going outwards. My doctor recommended Physical therapy and I love my physical therapist at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy, Marcus! He... Read More explains everything so effortlessly while making me understand the importance of certain exercises to do at home which I saw strengthen my knees that I ended up doing it more often then recommended. I believe this place will do their very best to assist anyone who needs physical therapy and highly recommend coming here! My knees are much stronger and I don't have the pain surrounding the knees with certain exercises now. Thank you to Marcus!!! less

I found Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy, in search of treatment for sciatica pain. I had previously tried another physical therapist, and saw little improvement. At that time, I had two spinal cortisone injections, and was taking medication daily to treat... Read More my pain. Since being treated by Dr. Bob, I have seen dramatic improvement in my pain, and am no longer taking medication. He helped adjust my approach to exercise as well, introducing me to some great new exercises that I have incorporated into my regimen.  This in and of itself would be more than adequate. But Dr. Bob also employs a fantastic team of assistants and therapists, who are welcoming, accommodating and extremely knowledgeable. I look forward to my sessions and relieved to have seen such improvement in my pain, without meds! less

Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy really helped my teen son get back to normal life. His knee injury was pretty bad he had to cut short his season for varsity sport. We opted for PT rather than surgery. He went for... Read More a few visits (maybe 5 or 6) and was given instructions to continue at home. It has been more than a year now, my son shows no sign of the injury to a point where we forgot which knee was the injury on. He finished great his sport season this year! His therapist was Colin who was a very warm and professional person, he encouraged questions and listened and was very knowledgeable. One of the assistants, I believe, Tiffany is her name, (if not, sorry...) was also great and so was the front desk lady Carmen. I can't say enough good things about this place. They treated us well from the beginning, worked with our schedule and the results were amazing! The facility and equipment was really nice too. Although their after-hours are usually booked-up, they have been able to get us in. Just great overall! less

i've worked with multiple therapists at ESPT and they have all been great. they do a wonderful job of blending modalities, being pragmatic, and flexible. They're always keen to adapt to what you have at home to make PT an... Read More easier habit. Not only have I seen improvements in back pain and athletic performance, I've been much better at keeping up with my PT regimen on my own. I owe it all to ESPT. Thanks! less

Great place. Excellent PTs. I was impressed.

Very good and professional service and care. I had to stop going because my insurance didn't cover it but I wished I could have continued. Colin is very good at his job and he really knows this stuff. Greatly improved... Read More my ankle and low back problems. less

Very good and professional service and care. I had to stop going because my insurance didn't cover it but I wished I could have continued. Collin is very good at his job and he really knows this stuff. Greatly improved... Read More my ankle and low back problems.
4/5 - for some reason the lady that sometimes answers the phone for appointments, can be very rude and demeaning. less

I had come to Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy through a referral from a podiatrist whom I'd seen for a really painful and persistent case of plantar fasciitis. My therapist was Colin and he took great attention to detail both listening... Read More to me, watching how I moved, and paying attention to my reactions throughout the therapy process. They were always able to find time in my busy and irregular schedule to make an appointment that'd work for me here, and all of the staff worked together to make sure all the patients were taken care of even when they were busy or short staffed. None of their methods were too extreme and I got the impression that the therapists and the assistants were very well knowledgeable and flexible in their methodology to whatever the patients were comfortable with.
The methods given to me to work on both at the office and at home helped tremendously. What surprised me most was not only how an injury when I was little affected my situation but how I had been walking improperly pretty much all my life. Learning to walk in a better way for my feet took some practice but it completely cured my plantar fasciitis, and now I'm equipped with methods to work on whenever I feel soreness in my ankles.
In conclusion I couldn't recommend these people enough! less

I went to Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy to rehab after a right shoulder rotator cuff and biceps tendon repair surgery. The entire experience over the four months I went to physical therapy  was excellent. I worked with Colin McDannell who... Read More was professional, knowledgeable, attentive, responsive to my questions and concerns and most important extremely effective at rehabbing my shoulder so that I could resume the activities I love, namely swimming and yoga. I also need to give a shout out to the support staff  and the front desk .  Everyone I worked with  helped me feel  welcome , appreciated  and important . I could have gone closer to home however I chose Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy because of the excellent reviews I read and I'm happy to say that the care I received there was exceptional.  If I ever need Physical Therapy again I will certainly go back to Emeryville Sports Physical tTherapy. less

Very good and professional service and care. I had to stop going because my insurance didn't cover it but I wished I could have continued. Colin is very good at his job and he really knows this stuff. Greatly improved... Read More my ankle and low back problems. less

I winced when my podiatrist told me I needed to get physical therapy after having foot surgery. I was thinking of the additional time and expense. So glad I did what my podiatrist told me to do. The improvement was... Read More amazing after working with Colin McDaniel at Emeryville Sports. Additionally, Colin explained the rationale behind the exercises, what the goals where and how we were going to achieve them. He gave tips on how to do the exercises on your own in little ways so you can get them done outside of the sessions in the clinic/studio. Everyone I interacted with was enthusiastic, friendly and professional. There is ample free parking. The location next to the Bay in Emeryville is very pleasant. I recommend this business without hesitation. less

Colin is amazing. I came in with what I thought was piriformis syndrome. He worked diligently with me but respected my limitations when I told him that pain was preventing me from doing any one particular exercise. Before I got... Read More an MRI, Colin assured me that whatever the results were, he would go over them with me to make sure I understood them, and he would keep working with me to make sure I continued to improve no matter what the diagnosis was. It turned out I had a very severe and permanent back injury, and he talked me through  my diagnosis and helped me to continue my physical therapy. In fact, he also helped me to find a back doctor that was not hell bent on my having major invasive surgery, which was what my initial back doctor and neurosurgeon wanted. Today, I've never had surgery, I walk without a cane, and I only wear a back brace periodically and take as little medication as possible. I would not be in the condition I am if it weren't for him. And, he helps people I know who can still be more active than me- I see my former jui-jitsu/karate/May Thai training buddies do their physical therapy with him as well. I can not recommend him highly enough. less

Colin did a great job explaining what I needed to do to get my strength and flexibility back after my SI injury.  They provided me with printouts showing the home exercises between therapy visits.  I was very satisfied with my... Read More progress and their services. less

Bob Baker and his dedicated crew are true quality physical therapists. Dr Baker has an amazing education that makes him a superb diagnostician.
He designs a problem and clearly tells you what the goals are. His staff help supervise and... Read More implement the program. Definitely a quality provider !! less

My experience with Bob Baker far exceeded two prior attempts to alleviate pain with physical therapy. (My diagnosis is grade 1 spondylosis or arthritic degeneration in one lumbar area.)  Those were with therapists within my health insurance plan. Similar to... Read More other reviewers, Bob Baker came highly recommended & I found my paying for visits with his clinic well worthwhile.  His suggested use of a breathing technique (pursed lip breathing),  in combination with the exercises he gave me, have made a significant difference in my overall health. Similarly, his ideas about flow and how we communicate with our bodies are beyond the parameters in which most physical therapists operate -- and are socially important.  Despite my overall total endorsement, I have one caveat.  I sometimes had a difficult time understanding his explanations ... but that could just be me. less

As a child and young adult I found physical therapy to be a place that tried to apply expensive equipment via cookie-cutter treatments. That all changed when I finally met Bob at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. He truly listened to... Read More my problems and concerns and applied his extensive  medical knowledge to my situation. As a result I was finally able to overcome my 8 year old running injury.
The combination of Rob's intellectual and practical approach has been very powerful for me. Thank you Bob! less

As a child and young adult I found physical therapy to be a place that tried to apply expensive equipment via cookie-cutter treatments. That all changed when I finally met Bob at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. He truly listened to... Read More my problems and concerns and applied his extensive  medical knowledge to my situation. As a result I was finally able to overcome my 8 year old running injury.
The combination of Rob's intellectual and practical approach has been very powerful for me. Thank you Bob! less

I was introduced to Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy several years ago when living in the Bay area. I had a GREAT experience...everything from the front desk to the actual treatments were first class. I've been to several PT... Read More places over the years as I work in the fitness industry, and this is the first clinic that has actually helped heal both the injured area, but also fix whatever is causing it. I truly couldn't recommend this company enough! less

I recently visited ESPT and was blown away by the experience. Everything is top notch. The staff is highly knowledgeable and engaging and seems to genuinely care about my recovery. AND, unlike most other clinics that limit your time with... Read More the PT, ESPT has me with my PT for at least. 45 mins each time!
I can't say enough good things about this clinic. Great treatment....Great people....Great setting (did I mention clinic overlooks the bay)!!! less

I recently visited ESPT and was blown away by the experience. Everything is top notch. The staff is highly knowledgeable and engaging and seems to genuinely care about my recovery. AND, unlike most other clinics that limit your time with... Read More the PT, ESPT has me with my PT for at least. 45 mins each time!
I can't say enough good things about this clinic. Great treatment....Great people....Great setting (did I mention clinic overlooks the bay)!!! less

Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy is the best! I’ve been to multiple clinics around Oakland and nothing compares. Tiffany at the front desk and my therapist Marcus we’re both terrific. I would recommend to anyone that needs some sports therapy to... Read More visit ESPT.
Plus the view of the water is hard to beat! less

I'm a devotee of the approach Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy takes to fixing the structure and function of a body in order to relieve pain and restore performance. Working with these folks restored my life and helped me get back... Read More on track in order to avoid getting prematurely limited in my physical abilities and to get out of a long cycle of pain. I recommend them to all my friends and have referred five or six people based on my experience. less

I'm a devotee of the approach Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy takes to fixing the structure and function of a body in order to relieve pain and restore performance. Working with these folks restored my life and helped me get back... Read More on track in order to avoid getting prematurely limited in my physical abilities and to get out of a long cycle of pain. I recommend them to all my friends and have referred five or six people based on my experience. less

My wife and I have both gotten PT help at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. This practice is always extremely attentive to individual patient problems and very prompt and flexible in its scheduling of appointments. Bob Baker and his co-workers were... Read More very thorough in diagnosing and explaining my own sports-related knee problems, which interfered with being a runner and skier.
This knee discomfort was quickly resolved with ESPT help, first though in-office treatments and then with the help of an easy to understand followup plan for recuperative exercise at home.
In my wife's own course of treatment for neck and back issues, everyone at ESPT was very patient and thorough as well. I recommend this practice to everyone who asks about where to get good PT help in the East Bay.
Steve Early
Richmond, California less

I came to ESPT for an injured quad due to running and I couldn't be happier with the results! I felt like everyone on staff truly cared about my well-being. Tiffany made me feel right at home and then I... Read More had the pleasure of working with Marcus and Allie during my recovery. Everyone on staff was extremely friendly and they made my physical therapy experience an enjoyable process. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area! less

I was in town for an extended period of time for work and wanted to continue my PT treatment for my shoulder... I am so grateful I found ESPT. Colin was great and was able to pick up where my... Read More home PT left off. I felt like in the time I was there I made huge strides - he addressed my concerns, was super knowledgable, worked within my schedule and communicated with my home PT. Thank you Colin and ESPT!! less

Bob Baker is the best physical therapist, not just in the East Bay, but in the whole Bay Area. The care,  the attention, the knowledge, and the determination to make you feel better are simply matchless. He worked with me... Read More on my injury. i was worried it was going to take a long time, but the routine was excellent and the follow-up exercises he prescribed gor me got me back on my feet, and much stronger, in three weeks. I highly recommend him. His staff is impressive!
Bob is a perfect combination of human decency and encyclopedic knowledge 🙂
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Bob and his team are superb. I came to ESPT because I wanted to get back in shape. I've been given a very aggressive treatment plan with a lot of programs and exercises. They explained the cause of pain/weaknesses and... Read More taught me the exercises thoroughly. Additionally, they helped recommend me to other quality health care providers and made the financial/insurance transactions as smooth as possible.  I'm glad to have found ESPT on my journey to recovery. I hope this review will convince you to try them as well! less

Bob and his crew were awesome. He is very knowledgeable and set me up with a set of exercises that allowed me to get back to a path of healing and strengthening

Bob Baker is the best physical therapist, not just in the East Bay, but in the whole Bay Area. The care,  the attention, the knowledge, and the determination to make you feel better are simply matchless. He worked with me... Read More on my injury. i was worried it was going to take a long time, but the routine was excellent and the follow-up exercises he prescribed gor me got me back on my feet, and much stronger, in three weeks. I highly recommend him. His staff is impressive!
Bob is a perfect combination of human decency and encyclopedic knowledge 🙂
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Bob is very knowledgeable and asks all questions pertaining to your injury, he can provide safe exercises to help you gradually heal.  Bob is highly recommended as he likes to stay in touch with current academia of sports medicine and... Read More is continually trying to expand his practice to help his customers. less

I came to ESPT for an injured quad due to running and I couldn't be happier with the results! I felt like everyone on staff truly cared about my well-being. Tiffany made me feel right at home and then I... Read More had the pleasure of working with Marcus and Allie during my recovery. Everyone on staff was extremely friendly and they made my physical therapy experience an enjoyable process. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area! less

I was in town for an extended period of time for work and wanted to continue my PT treatment for my shoulder... I am so grateful I found ESPT. Colin was great and was able to pick up where my... Read More home PT left off. I felt like in the time I was there I made huge strides - he addressed my concerns, was super knowledgable, worked within my schedule and communicated with my home PT. Thank you Colin and ESPT!! less

Bob and his crew were awesome. He is very knowledgeable and set me up with a set of exercises that allowed me to get back to a path of healing and strengthening

Bob and his team are superb. I came to ESPT because I wanted to get back in shape. I've been given a very aggressive treatment plan with a lot of programs and exercises. They explained the cause of pain/weaknesses and... Read More taught me the exercises thoroughly. Additionally, they helped recommend me to other quality health care providers and made the financial/insurance transactions as smooth as possible.  I'm glad to have found ESPT on my journey to recovery. I hope this review will convince you to try them as well! less

Bob and his staff are outstanding their field. They are professional, knowledgeable and caring. I've been coping with several herniated discs and they've given me the tools to address this challenge and I use them at home, at... Read More the gym and on the road. less

Bob helped me with back pain. He is very knowledgeable, resourceful and his massage is the best!

Dr Bob & his staff were amazing! I am a distance runner and my ankles were flaring up after a few short miles. The Staff at Emeryville sports took great care of me as got me back on... Read More the trails in a few short weeks. if you are looking for a place to get well with modern techniques and quick results, look no further. Thanks Dr Bob & team less

I was skeptical about the benefits of PT but I had a great experience working with Bob and his team. During my first visit he did an evaluation where he had me walk ten steps while he taped it. We... Read More looked at the video together and he pointed out everything that was wrong. He made a more thorough diagnosis in a few minutes from that than my Orthopedist did with an x-ray, a MRI, and a few months. less

Very knowledgeable physical therapists. Helped a great deal in improving my shoulder pain. Wonderful support staff.

Bob Baker and his staff are an incredible resource - devoted to teaching you to heal your injuries with knowledge, attention and kindness. Bob is the best physical therapist I've been to, and he applies his experience in encouraging... Read More the best outcome. Highly recommended! less

My husband and I have both gotten PT help at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. This practice is always extremely attentive to individual patient problems and very prompt and flexible in its scheduling of appointments. Bob Baker and his co-workers were... Read More very thorough in diagnosing and explaining the sports-related knee problems that my husband, a longtime runner and skier, developed several years ago.
This knee discomfort was quickly resolved with ESPT help, first though in-office treatments and then with the help of an easy to understand followup plan for recuperative exercise at home.
In my own course of treatment for neck and back issues, everyone at ESPT was very patient and thorough as well. I recommend this practice to everyone who asks about where to get good PT help in the East Bay.
Suzanne Gordon
Richmond, California less

I was referred to Bob for a repetitive stress injury, too much typing and computer work. Bob is amazing at explaining the complete physiology on movement, posture, and anatomy. The deeper understanding was very important for me to know why... Read More the exercises (which may be small and subtle) are doing the right thing. RSI takes a long time to get better, and his program was a good match for my condition. The aides were also very professional and helpful. After a long steady treatment I was back to my peak working condition at the office. less

Bob is an amazing therapist, the best I've ever had (and I've seen a lot of PTs over the years). He's an out of the box thinker, and helped me with an exercise plan based on my individual needs. Any... Read More other PT I've seen for my hip would give me canned exercises that are supposed to be good for that particular injury, but which weren't doing it, but Bob's approach is so fresh. I told him what I enjoyed doing (dance movements) and he helped me tailor an exercise program so I'd do it and get stronger. He seems to really understand the way the body works! Also, get him to show you his hot salsa moves! less

I was skeptical about the benefits of PT but I had a great experience working with Bob and his team (Olivia and Tiffany are both great too). During my first visit he did an evaluation where he had me walk... Read More ten steps while he taped it. We looked at the video together and he pointed out everything that was wrong. He made a more thorough diagnosis in a few minutes from that than my Orthopedist did with an x-ray, a MRI, and a few months. less

I initially decided to go to Emeryville Sports Therapy because I'm an avid skier and had a ski accident that tore my meniscus and there was no longer an ACL Because of my age several doctors felt I could just... Read More build up my muscles and go back to playing PB and skiing. They suggested I wear a brace so that's what I did. However, while playing PB I tore the meniscus enough that I needed surgery and then a knee replacement.
Bob Baker & Tiffany gave me a routine I could follow and do everyday to strengthen my muscles so I could play PB and ski again. I've been to lots of physical therapists but there was no comparison because they made a clear exercise program for me that I understood and could follow. I still follow it. They showed me how to correctly do the exercises and drew them out for me. Other therapists would tell me but by the time I got home I couldn't remember what to do, how to do the exercise correctly or how long to do them for.
It was so good that I copied it for friends. No therapist can help unless exercises are done on our own. I just wasn't clear until I saw Bob & Tiffany about exactly what I needed to do. They are the best! I can't thank them enough for getting me back to doing the sports I love less

Bob is an amazing therapist, the best I've ever had (and I've seen a lot of PTs over the years). He's an out of the box thinker, and helped me with an exercise plan based on my individual needs. Any... Read More other PT I've seen for my hip would give me canned exercises that are supposed to be good for that particular injury, but which weren't doing it, but Bob's approach is so fresh. I told him what I enjoyed doing (dance movements) and he helped me tailor an exercise program so I'd do it and get stronger. He seems to really understand the way the body works! Also, get him to show you his hot salsa moves! less

I was skeptical about the benefits of PT but I had a great experience working with Bob and his team (Olivia and Tiffany are both great too). During my first visit he did an evaluation where he had me walk... Read More ten steps while he taped it. We looked at the video together and he pointed out everything that was wrong. He made a more thorough diagnosis in a few minutes from that than my Orthopedist did with an x-ray, a MRI, and a few months. less

I was referred to Bob for a repetitive stress injury, too much typing and computer work. Bob is amazing at explaining the complete physiology on movement, posture, and anatomy. The deeper understanding was very important for me to know why... Read More the exercises (which may be small and subtle) are doing the right thing. RSI takes a long time to get better, and his program was a good match for my condition. The aides were also very professional and helpful. After a long steady treatment I was back to my peak working condition at the office. less

My husband and I have both gotten PT help at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. This practice is always extremely attentive to individual patient problems and very prompt and flexible in its scheduling of appointments. Bob Baker and his co-workers were... Read More very thorough in diagnosing and explaining the sports-related knee problems that my husband, a longtime runner and skier, developed several years ago.
This knee discomfort was quickly resolved with ESPT help, first though in-office treatments and then with the help of an easy to understand followup plan for recuperative exercise at home.
In my own course of treatment for neck and back issues, everyone at ESPT was very patient and thorough as well. I recommend this practice to everyone who asks about where to get good PT help in the East Bay.
Suzanne Gordon
Richmond, California less

Bob came highly recommended by my doctor. I was suffering from shoulder pain. After several months of treatment, the pain was almost all gone. I was still experiencing some nagging pain that wasn't going away. I finally went to see... Read More a doctor who is a shoulder specialist (recommended by Bob) and fortunately, the PT worked to reduce any major issues in my shoulder. The remaining pain is due to arthritis that PT can't relieve. After a cortisone shot, my shoulder is pain-free.
Bob is super knowledgeable and his patient's well-being is his #1 priority. He was more than accommodating in working out a payment plan for me.
Bob and his staff are top notch and a couple of my tennis teammates are also being treated by him. less

Bob Baker is a professional in every sense!  He also referred me to top notch massage therapist and pilates studio.  Bob is thorough and took the time with me each visit.  He knows his stuff and is results oriented!

Bob at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy is the best therapist I've ever been to--and I've seen a lot.  I have many tendon issues, and he has really helped me move forward in strengthening my joints and addressing pain.  I cannot... Read More recommend this practice highly enough. less

Went to Bob of Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy in 2017 for 5 mos of physical therapy and again in 2018 for different issues. He helped me tremendously in dealing with my issues and teaching me self-maintenance practices to keep my... Read More body healthy and minimize my pain. Bob is excellent in diagnosing the source of the problem and effective in his treatment plan. In addition, his PT aides are very experienced, knowledgeable and well trained. I highly recommend him to my family and friends. less

I really like this physical therapist. Good care, no nonsense approach with take home exercises that you can download on your computer for continuing work. And, no pressure to continue once you get better, unless you want to, of course.... Read More Finally, no surprise bills. My Medicre and supplement covered everything. Easy parking too! less

Went to Bob of Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy in 2017 for 5 mos of physical therapy and again in 2018 for different issues. He helped me tremendously in dealing with my issues and teaching me self-maintenance practices to keep my... Read More body healthy and minimize my pain. Bob is excellent in diagnosing the source of the problem and effective in his treatment plan. In addition, his PT aides are very experienced, knowledgeable and well trained. I highly recommend him to my family and friends. less

Bob Baker is a professional in every sense!  He also referred me to top notch massage therapist and pilates studio.  Bob is thorough and took the time with me each visit.  He knows his stuff and is results oriented!

Bob at Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy is the best therapist I've ever been to--and I've seen a lot.  I have many tendon issues, and he has really helped me move forward in strengthening my joints and addressing pain.  I cannot... Read More recommend this practice highly enough. less

Bob came highly recommended by my doctor. I was suffering from shoulder pain. After several months of treatment, the pain was almost all gone. I was still experiencing some nagging pain that wasn't going away. I finally went to see... Read More a doctor who is a shoulder specialist (recommended by Bob) and fortunately, the PT worked to reduce any major issues in my shoulder. The remaining pain is due to arthritis that PT can't relieve. After a cortisone shot, my shoulder is pain-free.
Bob is super knowledgeable and his patient's well-being is his #1 priority. He was more than accommodating in working out a payment plan for me.
Bob and his staff are top notch and a couple of my tennis teammates are also being treated by him. less

I came to ESPT after a knee dislocation a few month ago and had an excellent experience. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always ready to answer any questions that come up. The aides were all great to work with... Read More and always made sure I left with clear instructions on my new exercises.
I was paired with Colin, who was an excellent therapist. He worked with me to get my knee back on track, as well as strengthening to help prevent future dislocations. Colin always made sure to explain the PT process and answered any questions that came up throughout our sessions. He spent a lot of time teaching me how to do PT with proper form, even when it meant temporarily slowing down on exercises. I really appreciated this, because it has made me much more cognoscente of form in my everyday activities.
I left ESPT with a significantly increased understanding of how my body operates and responds to threats of dislocation, feeling confidant in the strength and knowledge I gained during the PT process.
I would recommend both Colin and ESPT to anyone looking for physical therapy. While I hope to not need any additional PT in the future, I will certainly be coming back here if I do. less

I came to ESPT after a knee dislocation a few month ago and had an excellent experience. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always ready to answer any questions that come up. The aides were all great to work with... Read More and always made sure I left with clear instructions on my new exercises.
I was paired with Colin, who was an excellent therapist. He worked with me to get my knee back on track, as well as strengthening to help prevent future dislocations. Colin always made sure to explain the PT process and answered any questions that came up throughout our sessions. He spent a lot of time teaching me how to do PT with proper form, even when it meant temporarily slowing down on exercises. I really appreciated this, because it has made me much more cognoscente of form in my everyday activities.
I left ESPT with a significantly increased understanding of how my body operates and responds to threats of dislocation, feeling confidant in the strength and knowledge I gained during the PT process.
I would recommend both Colin and ESPT to anyone looking for physical therapy. While I hope to not need any additional PT in the future, I will certainly be coming back here if I do. less

I cannot say enough good things about Bob and his team. He's the only physical therapist I have had who had actually heard of my condition, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. He's also just a really kind person. It feels like going into... Read More a family's living room rather than a doctor's office. He's very talented and his staff are really kind. less

I cannot say enough good things about Bob and his team. He's the only physical therapist I have had who had actually heard of my condition, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. He's also just a really kind person. It feels like going into... Read More a family's living room rather than a doctor's office. He's very talented and his staff are really kind. less

I've been coming here for a while. While contemplating whether or not to get surgery, Bob helped me try to heal myself, and strengthen my body. He was a big factor in deciding how to proceed with my problem. Once... Read More I decided I had no choice but to have the surgery on my heel, I set up appointments for rehab, for as soon as I was walking again.
PT is an interactive process, where you have to do the work at home besides just showing up for appointments. Bob and Tiffany are careful to provide a structure and detailed instruction for the work at home, as well as doing the hands-on work at each appointment. This is my third experience of PT (the other two for shoulder issues) and by far the best. I highly recommend ESPT! less

I've been coming here for a while. While contemplating whether or not to get surgery, Bob helped me try to heal myself, and strengthen my body. He was a big factor in deciding how to proceed with my problem. Once... Read More I decided I had no choice but to have the surgery on my heel, I set up appointments for rehab, for as soon as I was walking again.
PT is an interactive process, where you have to do the work at home besides just showing up for appointments. Bob and Tiffany are careful to provide a structure and detailed instruction for the work at home, as well as doing the hands-on work at each appointment. This is my third experience of PT (the other two for shoulder issues) and by far the best. I highly recommend ESPT! less

I am soooo grateful for Emeryville PT!!! I tore my ACL and meniscus and I was referred by my doctor to different PT places including Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy. Every where I called they were booked or didn't work with... Read More my insurance. I needed PT urgently before and right after my surgery. Bob at Emeryville PT understood my situation and desperation and he made the time to see me and not just that,  but he was willing to deal with my annoying insurance company. I am forever grateful to Bob for taking me in regardless of the payment situation. Later I had to have a second surgery and again he was willing to make the time in the schedule to make sure I got the best recovery. Tyler was my therapist and he was the best in understanding my pain, keeping me on track to a safe recovery and making me feel comfortable. My recovery would not have been the same if it wasn't for Emeryville PT staff support. Their professional and friendly environment makes the recovery process a lot more enjoyable. I truly miss them! Thank you for everything you did for me! I would totally recommend them. less

I had an amazing experience with Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy! I lingering knee pain from running and visited several doctors, chiros, pt's in the area and finally landed on Emeryville Sports PT and it could not have been a better... Read More decision.
The whole staff is great, but my therapist, Bob, was especially awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and not only gave me the "what" but also explained the "why."  This helped me stay motivated because I had a full understanding of why we were doing what we were doing.  Everything they do is movement based so there were actually days that I left where I felt like I got a full on work out.
The other thing I noticed was that their customer service is second to none.  Compared to the other places I had been to (and other businesses for that matter), everyone was so friendly and they knew about my interests outside of just getting healthy.
Lastly, they are extremely goal centric. They asked me what my goals were with PT and they ACTUALLY cared about accomplishing those goals.  A far cry from other people that I went to that were just worried about getting the next visit scheduled so they could bill me appropriately.
I could not say enough great things about this company and would highly recommend it to anyone. less

I had an amazing experience with Emeryville Sports Physical Therapy! I lingering knee pain from running and visited several doctors, chiros, pt's in the area and finally landed on Emeryville Sports PT and it could not have been a better... Read More decision.
The whole staff is great, but my therapist, Bob, was especially awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and not only gave me the "what" but also explained the "why."  This helped me stay motivated because I had a full understanding of why we were doing what we were doing.  Everything they do is movement based so there were actually days that I left where I felt like I got a full on work out.
The other thing I noticed was that their customer service is second to none.  Compared to the other places I had been to (and other businesses for that matter), everyone was so friendly and they knew about my interests outside of just getting healthy.
Lastly, they are extremely goal centric. They asked me what my goals were with PT and they ACTUALLY cared about accomplishing those goals.  A far cry from other people that I went to that were just worried about getting the next visit scheduled so they could bill me appropriately.
I could not say enough great things about this company and would highly recommend it to anyone. less

I have been to several physical therapists in the last 3 years. I am an avid skier & just had back surgery.  I can not emphasize enough how unique Bob & Tiffany are.  What they did was different than any... Read More PT person I've had. They taught me how to do the exercises and motivated me to do them. They never massaged or touched me, just were incredible teaching me what I needed to do for the rest of my life, if I wanted to continue to ski.  I skied moguls all day Friday, did my exercises and am ready to hit the slopes again. I wish their office was in Bend, Or where I live. In addition, the staff is really on top of things. Best PT EVER less

I have been to several physical therapists in the last 3 years. I am an avid skier & just had back surgery.  I can not emphasize enough how unique Bob & Tiffany are.  What they did was different than any... Read More PT person I've had. They taught me how to do the exercises and motivated me to do them. They never massaged or touched me, just were incredible teaching me what I needed to do for the rest of my life, if I wanted to continue to ski.  I skied moguls all day Friday, did my exercises and am ready to hit the slopes again. I wish their office was in Bend, Or where I live. In addition, the staff is really on top of things. Best PT EVER less

I went to this PT for my knee pain, took a fall in April, had MRI in June, my doctor was
hoping I don't have to do surgery so PT was suggested, my therapist was very knowledgeable about my condition... Read More & concerns, he spend time explaint to me about my MRI gave me a good plan to help me improving my daily function hopefully without much of pain, front desk lady was very sweet, yes, I will recommend this facility. less

I went to this PT for my knee pain, took a fall in April, had MRI in June, my doctor was
hoping I don't have to do surgery so PT was suggested, my therapist was very knowledgeable about my condition... Read More & concerns, he spend time explaint to me about my MRI gave me a good plan to help me improving my daily function hopefully without much of pain, front desk lady was very sweet, yes, I will recommend this facility. less

I dislocated my elbow while snowboarding, and had to start PT two weeks after the accident happened. Emily was very careful to explain how the recovery process would work and helped me back to where it was before. She was... Read More very gentle when the injury was still fresh, but when time came to really push myself to regain full mobility, she helped me with that too. I was travelling abroad to my home country for a month for the second half of my recovery, and she was kind enough to email me some instructions to follow up with with my European physical therapist.
Emeryville Sport PT is small but has all the facilities you would need and feels very comfortable. I really hope I won't be needing PT any time soon, but if I do, I'll come back here. less

I dislocated my elbow while snowboarding, and had to start PT two weeks after the accident happened. Emily was very careful to explain how the recovery process would work and helped me back to where it was before. She was... Read More very gentle when the injury was still fresh, but when time came to really push myself to regain full mobility, she helped me with that too. I was travelling abroad to my home country for a month for the second half of my recovery, and she was kind enough to email me some instructions to follow up with with my European physical therapist.
Emeryville Sport PT is small but has all the facilities you would need and feels very comfortable. I really hope I won't be needing PT any time soon, but if I do, I'll come back here. less

I never leave Yelp reviews, but I felt compelled to write one for Bob and Emeryville Sports PT.
I've never had a Physical Therapist that was as knowledgeable, caring or available as Bob. Just today, I emailed him at 9 AM... Read More (on a Saturday morning!) requesting a callback regarding a new injury - and he called me within 5 minutes and spoke to me about my issue and his recommendations for next steps. His diagnosis has always been spot on.
I value his judgment and opinion incredibly highly. Thank you for truly caring about your patients! less

I never leave Yelp reviews, but I felt compelled to write one for Bob and Emeryville Sports PT.
I've never had a Physical Therapist that was as knowledgeable, caring or available as Bob. Just today, I emailed him at 9 AM... Read More (on a Saturday morning!) requesting a callback regarding a new injury - and he called me within 5 minutes and spoke to me about my issue and his recommendations for next steps. His diagnosis has always been spot on.
I value his judgment and opinion incredibly highly. Thank you for truly caring about your patients! less

After spraining or tearing something in my shoulder while playing tennis several months ago, I experienced persistent pain that made it difficult to exercise and even awakened me at night. Eventually I was discouraged enough to visit my physician, who... Read More recommended physical therapy, and told me that her patients who received it were particularly satisfied with their experiences at Emeryville Sports PT. The three sessions I've had there so far (with Tyler Williams) have been remarkably effective in accelerating healing and have dissipated the pain I was experiencing virtually completely. Emeryville Sports PT is indeed a first-rate, very professional operation. My therapist is extremely knowledgeable and expertly localized and dealt with the weakened areas in my shoulder and back. His is also extremely pleasant and helpful, as is his assistant, and he designed for me an individualized program of exercises designed to strengthen vulnerabilities. Six years ago I had a somewhat similar shoulder problem after a bike accident, received some physical therapy at that time from another center, but found it only very modestly effective. The ministrations I've received from Emeryville Sports PT have caused not only my pain to disappear, but also my residual skepticism about the value of such therapy. less

After spraining or tearing something in my shoulder while playing tennis several months ago, I experienced persistent pain that made it difficult to exercise and even awakened me at night. Eventually I was discouraged enough to visit my physician, who... Read More recommended physical therapy, and told me that her patients who received it were particularly satisfied with their experiences at Emeryville Sports PT. The three sessions I've had there so far (with Tyler Williams) have been remarkably effective in accelerating healing and have dissipated the pain I was experiencing virtually completely. Emeryville Sports PT is indeed a first-rate, very professional operation. My therapist is extremely knowledgeable and expertly localized and dealt with the weakened areas in my shoulder and back. His is also extremely pleasant and helpful, as is his assistant, and he designed for me an individualized program of exercises designed to strengthen vulnerabilities. Six years ago I had a somewhat similar shoulder problem after a bike accident, received some physical therapy at that time from another center, but found it only very modestly effective. The ministrations I've received from Emeryville Sports PT have caused not only my pain to disappear, but also my residual skepticism about the value of such therapy. less

I'll be updating this review as I go. Just Had my 1st visit with Bob. His assessment was thorough and dead on. So far so good. Already feeling better than I did (Placebo effect I suppose.)

I'll be updating this review as I go. Just Had my 1st visit with Bob. His assessment was thorough and dead on. So far so good. Already feeling better than I did (Placebo effect I suppose.)

I tore the tissue behind my kneecap skiing last year.  Even with a brace from the knee surgeon my knee still hurt after a full day of skiing or hiking.  Emily and Evan put me through  a series of exercises... Read More that strengthened the muscles around the knee cap.  I hike without a knee brace and my knee doesn't hurt post hiking.  That is a major improvement!  Going up and down stairs is also not an issue anymore. Continuing the exercises is on my shoulders.  Hopefully skiing won't be as painful as it was last year.  Thank you Emily and Evan. less

I tore the tissue behind my kneecap skiing last year.  Even with a brace from the knee surgeon my knee still hurt after a full day of skiing or hiking.  Emily and Evan put me through  a series of exercises... Read More that strengthened the muscles around the knee cap.  I hike without a knee brace and my knee doesn't hurt post hiking.  That is a major improvement!  Going up and down stairs is also not an issue anymore. Continuing the exercises is on my shoulders.  Hopefully skiing won't be as painful as it was last year.  Thank you Emily and Evan. less

Seems like a cruel joke to have a PT place up a flight of stairs (I was on crutches when I first started coming), but word-to-the-wise: there's an elevator in the middle of the building complex!
All the staff here were... Read More great, and they helped me get back up and biking in no time after my tibial plateau fracture! A very positive experience after a very unfortunate accident. less

Emily has been an amazing help for me in my journey through hip issues! She is knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, and thinks carefully about the best course of treatment. My pain and range of motion have improved tremendously, and... Read More I've learned a ton about managing my injury. The PT aide, Evan, is enthusiastic and wonderful to work with on exercises, too. Highly recommend this office! less