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Sports Medicine · San Diego & North County

Sports physical therapy that gets to the root cause.

Muscle strains, sprains, tendonitis, back and shoulder pain, post-surgical rehab — we treat the athletic injury and the mechanics behind it, 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

1-on-1DPT every visit
5.0★297 reviews
100%sport-specific
Sports physical therapist treating an athlete's injury in San Diego
The One Nine Difference

We fix the cause — so the pain stays gone

Most clinics chase symptoms. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy dig into your lifestyle, sport, training load, and movement patterns to find the biomechanical or physiological cause of your pain. Then we correct it — and teach you how to keep it from coming back.

  • Full hour, 1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — never an aide or tech
  • Hands-on manual therapy plus corrective strengthening
  • Video and movement analysis specific to your sport
  • A plan of care managed by the same therapist start to finish
One Nine Sports Medicine treatment room in Solana Beach
Conditions We Treat

Built for athletic injuries of every kind

Knee
ACL · meniscus · patella
Shoulder
rotator cuff · labrum
Spine
disc · sciatica · strain
Soft tissue
strains · sprains · tendonitis
How It Works

Your path from pain to performance

A progressive, benchmark-driven process — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

01

Relieve pain

We calm the pain and protect the injury so you can start moving early and safely.

02

Restore movement

We rebuild mobility and clean up the movement patterns that caused the problem.

03

Build strength

Sport-specific strengthening makes the injured area more resilient than before.

04

Return to sport

Objective testing clears you to compete — with a plan to stay injury-free.

Who We Help

From weekend warriors to elite competitors

Our patients are people driven to live an active life. High school, collegiate, and elite athletes train alongside surfers, cyclists, runners, golfers, tennis players, and active adults who simply want to move without pain — all getting the same expert, high-touch care.

  • High school, collegiate & elite athletes
  • Surfers, cyclists, runners & golfers
  • Active adults who refuse to slow down
  • Post-surgical patients rebuilding to full strength
Active San Diego athletes One Nine Sports Medicine helps return to sport
5.0 ★ · 297 Reviews

San Diego athletes trust One Nine

A perfect 5-star rating across nearly 300 reviews — straight from our patients.

Questions, Answered

Sports physical therapy in San Diego — FAQ

How is sports physical therapy different from regular physical therapy?

Sports PT is built around the specific demands of your sport. At One Nine, our Doctors of Physical Therapy analyze the exact movements your sport requires, identify the weak links, and rebuild them — then use objective testing to clear you for a safe return to competition.

Do I need a referral to start sports physical therapy in California?

No. California allows direct access, so you can start at One Nine without a doctor’s referral. We recommend beginning with a free 15-minute consultation with one of our DPTs.

Do you take insurance for sports PT?

One Nine is cash-based and out-of-network, which keeps every session 1-on-1 with a doctor. We provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement and handle the paperwork for you.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on the injury and your goals. Because every session is a full hour with a doctor, patients often progress faster than in high-volume clinics. We’ll give you an honest estimate at your first visit.

Where are your sports physical therapy clinics located?

We have three San Diego locations — Solana Beach (722 Genevieve St, Suite Q), La Costa (1645 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd, San Marcos), and Rancho Bernardo (11305 Rancho Bernardo Rd) — serving Encinitas, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Poway, and La Jolla.

Serving San Diego County

Sports Physical Therapy across San Diego

One Nine provides sports physical therapy to athletes and active adults throughout San Diego — including Solana Beach, Encinitas, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and La Jolla — from three clinics, each with a Doctor of Physical Therapy on every visit.

Get Started

Start with a free consult

Not sure where to start? Tell us what’s holding you back and we’ll recommend the right next step — usually a free 15-minute consult with a DPT.

Prefer we reach out?

Not ready to book? Send a few details and a Doctor of PT will follow up with the right next step.

Get out of pain. Stay in your sport.

Free 15-minute consult with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. No referral needed.