Taking care of your joint pain is a process that may require one or more diagnostic and treatment steps – from taking x-rays or MRIs to a program of physical therapy to joint replacement surgery. When you go to the Bone & Joint Center in San Luis Obispo or Arroyo Grande, you have access to a comprehensive, end-to-end treatment facility that provides all these capabilities and more.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
At the Bone & Joint Center, you get a complete examination and diagnosis of your condition which may include MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Images) taken at Santa Rosa MRI, the Center's own facility. MRIs are performed by Marcia Thibault, a licensed MRI technologist, and are done by appointment so patients won't experience the long wait times they might at another facility.

Physical Therapy
Often joint pain treatment includes an exercise and fitness regimen. A comprehensive physical therapy treatment facility is available at our Arroyo Grande office. The Physical Therapy Center has a wide range of treatment equipment including a full Pilates gym. The Bone & Joint Center is unique in including a focus on Pilates, which is especially beneficial in increasing strength and improving flexibility.

Jackie Cabalka, the heart of our Physical Therapy Center, has been a licensed physical therapist for 13 years. She graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and went on to get her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of California, San Francisco. Jackie recently completed her doctorate in physical therapy with a focus in Pilates based therapy, holds professional membership in the American Physical Therapy Association orthopedic and private practice sections, and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance.

Comprehensive Treatment
The care team at the Bone & Joint Center specializes in treating all your mobility issues in a comprehensive, end-to-end process. We offer many choices for treating your condition including arthritis management, joint preservation, and sports injury treatment. Should we, together with you, decide that surgery is the best option, we'll choose from the latest minimally-invasive technologies to give you the best possible result.

Treating bone and joint ailments requires commitment, but it can be the key to resuming your activities, and getting your life back. We hope you ask questions and get involved every step of the way. We'll help you learn about alternative solutions, possible risks, and treatment costs. Ultimately, our success is measured by your comfort-level with the treatment and your satisfaction with the results.

Dr. Ferro is the owner of Santa Rosa MRI located in the same medical building as his San Luis Obispo office at 21 Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa MRI provides a private and confidential service for Dr. Ferro's patients that may require an MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging). MRI orders must be made by Dr. Ferro or his physician assistant and are performed by a licensed MRI technician. All MRIs are done by appointment only so patients will not experience the long wait times they might at a hospital facility.

Treating bone and joint ailments can be a major undertaking. We hope you ask questions and get involved every step of the way. It's important that you know about alternative solutions, possible risks and the costs. Ultimately, our success is measured by your comfort-level with the treatment and your satisfaction with the results.

Call us at 805-549-9100 in San Luis Obispo or 805-481-3685 in Arroyo Grande for an appointment today.