Physical therapy in Reseda, CA
Kinesiology
How you move shapes how you feel. Grounded in kinesiology — the science of human movement — care with Urvashi Barbhaya, RPT, OCS, identifies and corrects the movement patterns behind your pain.
The science of movement, applied to you
Kinesiology studies how muscles, joints, and the nervous system work together to produce movement. In practice, that means looking closely at how you move to find inefficient or compensating patterns that create strain or hold back recovery. It informs how care can:
- Reveal the movement patterns behind recurring pain
- Improve how efficiently and comfortably you move
- Guide targeted, effective exercise selection
- Support recovery and reduce re-injury risk
- Enhance performance for active people and athletes
How it fits your care
Rather than a treatment on its own, kinesiology is the lens that makes treatment precise. Understanding the mechanics of your movement lets Urvashi choose the exercises and hands-on techniques most likely to help you.
What to expect
Your assessment includes a look at how you move through the tasks that matter to you. From there, your plan targets the specific patterns driving your symptoms.
Move better, hurt less
Contact the Reseda clinicCommon questions
Is kinesiology a treatment I book on its own?
It is best thought of as the movement science that guides your care. In practice it shapes your assessment and the exercises and techniques chosen for you.
How does movement analysis help my pain?
Pain often stems from how you move. Identifying and correcting faulty patterns addresses the cause rather than just the symptom, which supports lasting relief.
Do I need a referral?
In California you can begin physical therapy without a physician's referral. Some insurance plans require one for coverage, so check with your provider.