The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic which is owned and operated by physical therapists. We specialize in hands-on patient care focusing on post-operative cases, spine rehabilitation, motor vehicle accidents, sports specific rehabilitation and training, and much more. Our mission is to provide skilled treatments of the highest quality, with emphasis on one-on-one patient care. We pride ourselves on our advanced skill level and training to maintain quality healthcare for our patients.
Success Stories:
"Robb and the physical therapists at the Desert Institute of Physical Therapy are exceptional. They have willingly accepted the challenge of treating some of my devastatingly injured patients and the results have been remarkable. They are professional, devoted and represent the elite level of physical therapy that I demand for my multiple injured patients. I have referred several of my family members to Robb and his staff. Moreover, Robb Blackaby is an enterprising business man, and his development of Medicine in Motion with Clay Selby, PA-C is both innovative and requisite in the action sports world."
- Anthony Rhorer, M.D.
Over the course of a series of sessions working with Robb & Jesse, I achieved a marked improvement in mobility, and simultaneous reduction in pain, from the rotator cuff damage in my right shoulder. As a physician, I am attuned carefully to the degree of professionalism, expertise, and bedside manner any health care provider exhibits. I was pleased at each visit to Desert Institute of physical Therapy to experience a top-notch demonstration of all those qualities on the parts of both Robb and Jesse.
I appreciated in particular their careful attention to, and focus on, the specific maneuvers to address my shoulder problems, not only during the treatment sessions at the clinic, but also in providing me with an exercise routine I can use on my own going forward.
While perhaps not pertinent to this evaluation, I should mention that I had been referred to a different physical therapy practice more convenient to my home. I am a strong believer in the first impression a service business provides, and I was unimpressed by the reception that greeted my initial phone inquiry to that office. I then tried calling a couple of other PT practices in North Scottsdale, but it was not until I contacted Desert Institute of Physical Therapy, and was put through immediately to Robb Blackaby, did the "fit" seem right. Robb listened patiently to my needs, inquired about the specifics of my problem, and with quiet confidence suggested an approach he thought would help me. My subsequent experience has borne out the appropriateness of that approach.
Steven H. Cobb, M.D.
Thank you all at Desert Institute of Physical Therapy for helping me get back on the golf course after various injuries throughout the years!
Jonathan Kaye, 2 Time Winner on the Professional Golf Association
I've attended The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy for 12 years. The attention to detail regarding therapy is second to none, along with the atmosphere and dealing with the staff is the reason I will continue to come in the future.
- Eric Chavez - Oakland Athletics Third Baseman
The treatment I get at The Desert Institute of Physical Therapy is second to none. The therapists get me healthy and back on the field every time.
- Mark Ellis - Oakland Athletics Second Baseman