Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Quality Physical Therapy in Folsom
Burger Rehab has been committed to clinical excellence and client service throughout California since 1978. We specialize in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, serving patients across diverse settings including outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, acute care hospitals, and pediatric environments. Recognized as Best in Business by the Sacramento Business Journal, our mission focuses on delivering personalized care to improve patients' quality of life.Our team of NDT-certified pediatric specialists, certified hand therapists, and experienced clinicians offers tailored treatment plans for conditions ranging from neurological injuries to sports-related trauma. With Medicare-certified status and advanced technology integration, we ensure efficient billing and compliance while maintaining local accountability through our therapist-owned structure.
Services
Outpatient Therapy
Skilled Nursing Care
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Restorative Nursing
Aquatic Therapy
Hand Therapy
Neurological Recovery
Sports Injury Treatment
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Developmental Delays
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Therapist-owned commitment to rehabilitation excellence
- Locally-based team with 45+ years of combined experience
- State-of-the-art electronic billing ensures accuracy and efficiency
- Diverse clinical practice meets multi-level community needs
- Locally managed for superior accountability and accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Medicare-certified rehabilitation agency
What people say
Outstanding service
Excellent care
Successful recovery
Friendly staff
Kind therapists
Services
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Burger Rehab offers comprehensive outpatient physical therapy services addressing orthopedic, neurological, and sports-related injuries. Our evidence-based treatments include manual therapy, gait analysis, and customized exercise programs. With clinics across the Sacramento metro area, we focus on pain relief, mobility restoration, and preventing surgical interventions through personalized care.
Pediatric Therapy
Our specialized pediatric therapy center treats developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and orthopedic conditions for children from birth to adolescence. Using play-based techniques, certified specialists address sensory processing, motor skills, and communication challenges. We collaborate with families and school districts to create individualized treatment plans that promote independence and developmental progress.
Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
Burger provides skilled nursing rehabilitation services since 1978, specializing in post-acute recovery and restorative programs. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver Medicare-compliant therapy in long-term care facilities, focusing on PDPM utilization optimization and quality assurance. Services include joint replacement rehab, stroke recovery, and customized restorative nursing aide training programs.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes warm-water immersion for safe, effective rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions. Our Folsom facility features specialized pools to enhance flexibility, strength, and balance. This low-impact treatment benefits patients with chronic pain, post-surgical needs, and mobility limitations through buoyancy-assisted exercises and resistance training.
Hand Therapy
Certified hand therapists treat complex upper extremity conditions using post-operative rehabilitation and conservative treatment approaches. Services include splinting, scar management, and functional restoration for hand injuries, tendonitis, and nerve compression syndromes. Our specialists coordinate care with physicians to ensure comprehensive recovery from acute injuries or chronic conditions.
People
Carol Burger
President
Founded Burger Rehabilitation in 1978 after graduating from Loma Linda University and University of San Francisco. Over 40 years of experience in physical therapy leadership, driving clinical excellence through therapist-owned management and community-focused care initiatives.
Eric Burger
VP Administrative Services
Develops strategic positioning for healthcare market expansion, leveraging long-term relationships with CAHSA, NASL, and APTA organizations to enhance facility performance and revenue optimization.
Kathy Pugh
Controller
18-year healthcare financial expert with prior radiology group experience, managing fiscal operations since joining Burger in 2008 with expertise in medical billing compliance and revenue cycle management.
Elizabeth Gomes
Regional Director Skilled Nursing Northern CA
15+ years in rehabilitation leadership roles, specializing in skilled nursing program development and quality assurance initiatives for post-acute care facilities across Northern California.
Shawn Burger
Vice President of Outpatient Division
Strategic leader for outpatient operations with 20 years of healthcare management experience, focusing on clinical program innovation and service expansion in the California market.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, sports injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs across all age groups.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare-certified services, private insurance, and self-pay options. Please verify coverage details with our billing specialists during your initial consultation.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring medical records, insurance cards, prescription for therapy, and comfortable clothing appropriate for physical evaluation and treatment activities.
Do you offer pediatric therapy services?
Yes, our specialized pediatric center addresses developmental, neurological, and orthopedic conditions for children birth to adolescence with family-involved treatment plans.
What are your cancellation policies?
We request 24-hour advance notice for cancellations. Unexcused absences may affect treatment scheduling priority and insurance billing requirements.
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