You've been told to stop moving. We disagree.
Performance rehabilitation · Zona Río, Tijuana
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What you were told
- Rest it.
- Ice it.
- Wait six weeks.
- Stop training.
Rest was never a plan.
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You didn't come here to manage pain.
It was never about the pain. It was about what the pain took.
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I · Find the root
Root.
Find the true limiting factor — not the loudest symptom.
What we measure on day one
- Pain
- How it behaves under load
- Range
- Motion, measured — not guessed
- Strength
- Side to side, against your baseline
- Function
- Against what your sport demands
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II · Rebuild
Capacity.
Rebuild what was lost.
Movement, strength, control, tolerance, confidence — rebuilt with the same tools you already train with.
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Pain relief is not the standard.
Return is.
- Strength symmetry
- Hop & jump testing
- Load tolerance
- Confidence to compete
III · Return
Return.
Return to your standard — sport, work, or life.
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We don't stop at recovered. We stop at stronger.
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Find your starting point
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Your return starts with one session.
- Assessment and treatment on day one
- Every session with Leonardo
- First session · $750 MXN
Leonardo Machado, LFT · Licensed Physiotherapist · Sports Rehabilitation
Responses typically within a few hours, Monday–Friday.
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What we treat
Before you book
Does the first session include assessment and treatment?
Yes. The first session includes clinical assessment, initial treatment, and a clear next-step plan.
What if I've already been told to rest or stop training?
That may be part of a phase, but it should not automatically be the end of the process. The question here is when and how to return well.
Do I need an X-ray or MRI before booking?
No. Clinical examination is the primary diagnostic tool. If you have existing imaging, bring it — it helps, but it is not required.
I've tried physio before and it didn't last. Why would this be different?
The most common reason: treatment reduced the pain without rebuilding the capacity. When the load returned, the pain returned. Here, assessment identifies the deficit and treatment builds it back.
I'm crossing from the U.S. — does that work?
Yes. Zona Río is approximately 30 minutes from the border, and sessions are conducted in English.
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