R3 Athletic & Physical Therapy

R3 Athletic & Physical Therapy R3 Athletic & Physical Therapy is a full-service physical therapy, prevention, and performance clinic offering 1:1 care. Nothing should stop you.

We offer complimentary Discovery Sessions during which we answer your questions, learn more about your goals, and discuss how R3 Athletic can help you achieve those goals. The evolution of healthcare policies over the years has made it considerably difficult for healthcare professionals to provide quality care that is focused 100% on the patient. For physical therapy clients, the consequence is ex

tended recovery periods and/or improperly treated conditions that result in further injury or pain. R3 Athletic was founded on the belief that we’re all meant to move, play, and be active in order to live joyful, healthy lives. Our practice is dictated by our commitment to helping patients and clients achieve this lifestyle and build good habits immediately, as time is one of our most valuable - and limited - resources. Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful Bay Area weather on a 5-mile trail run or want to join a pick-up game of basketball, you should be able to jump right in. Competitive athletes should feel confident their bodies won’t let them down. We can help you get there and more importantly maintain it.

09/07/2026

Want bulletproof shoulders? This end-stage shoulder rehab exercise will get you there. 🔥

Shoulder airplanes are one of the most advanced and effective shoulder stability exercises for athletes and active adults in the final phase of shoulder rehabilitation or looking to take their rotator cuff strength to the next level.

How to do it:
✅ Start in a plank position with one hand on a barbell
✅ Rotate into a side plank, activating all shoulder rotators throughout
✅ Alternate between plank and side plank in a controlled arc
✅ Keep shoulder muscles fully engaged through every transition

If your shoulder shakes during this, that is exactly the point. That is where the strength gets built.

Drop a comment if your arm shakes on the first rep! 💪

📞 408-495-3743

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09/06/2026

Most foot strengthening exercises do not go far enough. This one does. 👀

This is one of our R3 clients performing an arch foot strengthening exercise with the foot elevated on a block. The elevated position increases the range of motion through the arch, loading the intrinsic foot muscles at end range where standard flat-ground exercises fall short.

Stronger arches mean better ankle stability, improved push-off power, and a significantly lower risk of plantar fasciitis, arch pain, and lower-extremity injuries.

Save this and add it to your next session. 💪

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If your sciatica keeps coming back after rest, stretching, and adjustments, what is the treatment actually missing? 👀Mos...
09/04/2026

If your sciatica keeps coming back after rest, stretching, and adjustments, what is the treatment actually missing? 👀

Most people we see have already rested for weeks. Inflammation resolved. The pain came back anyway. Because rest removes the discomfort without addressing why the nerve got irritated in the first place. Getting that right is what changes the outcome.

Swipe through for the five most common sciatica myths and what actually needs to change. Message us if any of these sound familiar! 📲

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09/02/2026

No flare after your session does not mean the exercises were too easy. It means you were dosed perfectly. 🙌

Dr. Des led the R3 team through a session on daily load management and 24-hour flare-up response. Challenging, but no flare within 24 hours means one thing: you are right where you need to be. Stay the course!

Knowing how to read your body's response to load is what moves recovery forward without setbacks.

That is the standard behind every program we build at R3. If you need help tracking your progress or figuring out where you stand in your recovery, message us anytime! ⚡️

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🌐 www.r3athleticpt.com

Treating symptoms is easy. Finding out why they keep coming back is the actual job. 🎯This patient came in with neck and ...
09/01/2026

Treating symptoms is easy. Finding out why they keep coming back is the actual job. 🎯

This patient came in with neck and back pain and left with a treatment plan built around her specific condition, not a generic protocol. Dr. Shaine focused on finding the root cause, explained everything clearly, and adjusted the plan as she progressed.

Personalized. Practical. Adjusted as she progressed.

That level of care is what makes the difference between temporary relief and real recovery. Read the full story through the link in bio. 💪

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08/29/2026

Table tennis athletes who neglect hip and shoulder training are leaving performance on the table. Literally. 👇

Dr. Des leading a sport-specific hip and shoulder performance session with one of our table tennis athletes at R3. Every exercise targets rotational hip strength, shoulder mobility, lateral stability, and hip-to-shoulder power transfer, the exact physical qualities that competitive table tennis demands at every level.

At R3, every sports rehabilitation and performance program is built around the athlete and their sport. Not a standard template. A personalized plan designed around exactly how you move and compete.

Table tennis, badminton, tennis, golf, or any rotational sport you play, we are here to build the program around you.

Book your Free Discovery Visit. Link in bio. 🙌

📞 408-495-3743

🌐 www.r3athleticpt.com

Address

1671 S Main Street
Milpitas, CA
95035

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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