Welcome To Auto-Ness Physical Therapy In Scripps Ranch, CA
We help active adults like YOU rebound from injuries and discomfort. We're here to help YOU bounce back stronger and get back to the activities you love.
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Auto-Ness Physical Therapy
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Our Mission
Our mission is to transcend the norms of conventional healthcare. We focus on treating the root causes of your pain and discomfort, empowering you to take control of your health.
The Auto-Ness PT 3-Step Process To Get You Back Doing What You Enjoy
Step 1:
Find The Real Cause of Your Issue
Step 2:
Fix Your Problem Areas
Step 3:
Stay Strong & Pain Free
Experience a stronger, healthier you. After you’re back to exercising pain-free, we’ll take your performance beyond pre-injury levels. Our approach ‘bulletproofs’ you against future injuries and boosts your physical potential, ensuring lasting health and peak performance tailored to your life goals.
What Other People Just Like You Are Saying About Auto-Ness PT In Scripps Ranch, CA
150+ 5-star reviews
Katherine R.
Marie L.
The entire staff at Auto-Ness is amazing. Dr. Perry, Dr. Grayson and Dr. Oliphant are outstanding in their field. Sabra, their office manager, with her enthusiasm and kind smile will make you feel right at home.
As a personal trainer it is crucial to have professionals in place not only for my clients but for myself as well. I love their philosophy of treating patients as a whole. We all have issues that arise now and again but it’s their drive to add to your overall quality of life that makes them ahead of the rest.
You will not find more genuinely caring people with their level of expertise.
Dr. Matthew Perry, PT, DPT
Owner of Auto-Ness Physical Therapy
Get To Know Dr. Matthew Perry
Dr. Matthew Perry, PT, DPT, is the founder of Auto-Ness Physical Therapy, based in San Diego. Holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Dr. Perry has been involved in the field since 2014. His practice encompasses a broad range of patient populations, including general fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and the elderly.
His approach to treatment integrates advanced exercise science with a functional, hands-on methodology. This approach aligns real-world movements with individual treatment goals, ensuring the immediate application of therapeutic benefits into everyday life.
Recent Blog Posts
Muscle Endurance Exercises: Adapt Your Strength Training for Long-Term Performance
Most active people, whether runners, weightlifters, or weekend warriors, have the same goal: to perform at their best for as long as possible. You want muscle endurance exercises that take you to your best run times, hiking experiences, lifting records, or other goals!
But balancing strength, endurance, and injury prevention can feel like walking a tightrope. Train too much in one area, and you risk overuse injuries. Neglect another, and you might hit frustrating plateaus.
So, how do you shift your training cycles to match your fitness goals while staying strong and injury-free? Let’s break it down. Then we will focus on the muscle endurance exercises that can help you push through your plateaus!
Hurts to Straighten Knee? 3 Fixes You Can Try Today (No Surgery)
If it hurts to straighten your knee, you already know how frustrating it is to deal with that lingering pain every time you stand or walk. Whether it started after a tough workout, a minor twist, or seemingly out of nowhere, it’s stopping you from moving the way you want to.
You might be wondering if it’s something serious. Or maybe you’ve tried resting, stretching, or even icing, but the pain keeps coming back
The good news? Many cases of knee pain like this don’t need surgery at all. With the right approach, you can feel stronger and more confident in your movement again.
The Science of Why: Understanding Injury Recovery Through Causal Analysis
Most people think injury recovery is about treating pain. But pain is just a symptom—it doesn’t tell the full story. If you only focus on managing pain (like stretching a tight muscle or icing a sore knee), you’re treating the effect, not the cause. That’s like bailing water out of a leaky boat without fixing the hole.
Inspired by Judea Pearl’s The Book of Why, let’s break down how causal analysis is transforming injury recovery.
By addressing the root cause of pain, we can ensure that the injury heals more effectively. This approach not only provides temporary relief but also supports long-term recovery strategies such as physical therapy and nutritional support.
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