Expert Hip Pain Physical Therapy in Montclair, CA
Two Doctors of Physical Therapy specializing in athletic performance help you overcome hip pain and return to the activities you love. We blend therapeutic healing with sports performance to achieve optimal outcomes - not what insurance companies allow.
Generic Hip Pain Treatment Isn't Working
You deserve personalized care that addresses the root cause of your hip pain, not cookie-cutter protocols.
Cookie-Cutter Programs Don't Address Your Needs
Generic hip pain protocols with rotating therapists can't address your specific movement patterns, athletic demands, or performance goals. You need individualized care.
Rushed 15-Minute Sessions Prevent Real Progress
Insurance-driven clinics shuffle you through in 15-30 minutes with assistants doing the work. Real hip rehabilitation requires focused, one-on-one attention from an expert.
Insurance Limitations Keep You From Full Recovery
When insurance companies dictate your care, they limit sessions and services based on cost, not your outcomes. Your hip pain deserves better than insurance-driven treatment.
Why Montclair Athletes Choose Us for Hip Pain Relief
Forged Physical Therapy aims to blend the therapeutic healing process with sports performance to achieve optimal outcomes for all patients. We want each patient to not only reach their rehab goals, but set new personal goals.
Key Points:
• 1-on-1 care with your Doctor of Physical Therapy for full 60-minute sessions - no assistants, no rotating therapists • Out-of-network provider model that prioritizes your outcomes over insurance limitations and gets you lasting results • Evidence-informed approach with individualized programs tailored to your sport and movement patterns - not cookie-cutter treatments
Thru the years I have been referred to quite a few PT places. There is none better than Forged Physical Therapy, in my opinion. Dr. Zach and employees are fantastic. They know how to help regardless of your pain. Their sessions are tailored to meet your needs. They are professional, but also warm.
Your Path to Hip Pain Relief in Montclair, CA
Book Your Free Discovery Call
We'll assess your specific hip pain, injury history, activity level, and performance goals to determine the best treatment approach for your situation.
Receive Your Comprehensive Assessment
Work directly with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy for a thorough evaluation that identifies root causes of your hip pain, not just symptoms.
Begin Performance-Focused Treatment
Each treatment session consists of 1 hour long visits directly with the PT, combining evidence-informed techniques with individualized programming to get you back stronger.
Hip Conditions We Treat in Montclair, CA
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy specialize in treating a wide range of hip injuries and conditions for athletes and active individuals near me in Montclair.
• Hip Pain - Chronic hip pain, hip impingement, and movement dysfunction affecting daily activities and athletic performance • Labrum Tears/Repairs - Pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for hip labral tears with return-to-sport protocols • Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) - Conservative treatment and post-operative care for FAI with functional movement optimization • Hip Flexor Strains & Tendinopathy - Sports-related hip flexor injuries, groin pain, and tendon dysfunction rehabilitation
Meet Our Staff
Zach Leal
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Zach started at PFA as an athlete, simply working out to to improve his performance in 2010. He has worked directly and indirectly for PFA since 2012. Since that time, he has earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Clemson University, and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York University. He also is Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) which allows him to improve athlete’s performance on/off the field. He has had a vision of creating a complete in-house system for baseball players ranging from the early stages of rehabilitation all the way to in-season training for professional baseball players. Given his diverse background in athletics, he is looking to create one of the BEST operating facilities for baseball players in the country.
Dr. Ethan Osborne, PT, DPT, TPI
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Movement Specialist | Golf & Sports Rehab
Dr. Ethan is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities they love. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Gonzaga University and went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles.
An athlete at heart, Dr. Ethan has always had a deep appreciation for movement and performance. This lifelong love for sports inspired his career in physical therapy and fuels his mission to empower others to overcome injury and pain. Whether working with youth athletes, weekend warriors, or seasoned competitors, he is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care that supports long-term recovery and peak performance.
As a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified provider, Dr. Ethan specializes in helping golfers and other rotational athletes rehab from injury, improve mobility and strength, and elevate their game. His clinical experience spans a wide range of athletic populations, and he continues to focus his practice on helping active individuals regain function, prevent injury, and return to doing what they love.
Hip Pain Physical Therapy FAQs
Common questions about our Montclair hip pain treatment
What makes your hip pain physical therapy different from traditional PT?
We provide 1-on-1 care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy for full 60-minute sessions - no assistants, no rotating therapists. As an out-of-network provider, we prioritize your outcomes over insurance limitations. Every treatment plan is individualized based on your specific hip condition, movement patterns, and performance goals, not cookie-cutter protocols.
Do you accept insurance for hip pain physical therapy?
We are an out-of-network, fee-for-service provider. This model allows us to focus on delivering the best outcomes for you rather than what insurance companies allow. You pay at the time of service with no surprise bills. Many patients find this approach saves time, money, and resources while achieving better results. We can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How long are hip pain physical therapy sessions?
Each session is a full 60 minutes directly with your Doctor of Physical Therapy. Unlike insurance-based clinics with 15-30 minute rushed appointments, our hour-long sessions allow comprehensive hands-on treatment, movement assessment, therapeutic exercises, and performance training tailored to your hip condition.
What should I bring to my first hip pain evaluation?
Bring comfortable athletic clothing that allows access to your hip area, any relevant imaging (X-rays, MRIs), a list of current medications, and information about your injury history and activity goals. If you've had previous physical therapy, bring documentation of what treatments you've tried.
How is hip pain physical therapy different for athletes?
We blend therapeutic healing with sports performance training. Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are athletes themselves who understand sport-specific demands. We don't just get you 'pain-free' - we return you to peak performance stronger and more resilient than before injury, with protocols designed for your specific sport.
How long does hip pain recovery take with physical therapy?
Recovery timelines vary based on your specific hip condition, injury severity, and activity goals. During your comprehensive evaluation, we'll assess your situation and provide realistic expectations. Our individualized approach and focused 60-minute sessions often lead to faster progress than traditional insurance-based PT.
Our PT clinic is a fee for service provider, out-of-network, rehab, and performance center. Before you get concerned, out-of-network physical therapy will likely save you more time, money and resources, while also helping you achieve your desired results.
Forged Physical Therapy chooses an out-of-network model for our practice. In an out-of-network treatment model, our PT enters into an agreement with you as the patient, not your insurance company to provide physical therapy services. In this agreement, the services are agreed upon in a manner that both parties have decided upon. During your agreement, patients pay at the time of each day of service, and there are no surprise bills. Using this model allows us to focus on providing direct, one-on-one care while keeping administrative costs low.
Insurance companies want to save money, like any other business. And that saving on their end more often than not comes at the cost of your outcomes as a patient. They (insurance) put limits on how many visits, where you can go, what services are able to be rendered, among a list of other variables. We want each patient of ours to not only reach their rehab goals, but set new personal goals. That can truly only come through personal and customized 1 on 1 care. If you have more questions or concerns about this model book a free discovery call today.
