Expert Sports Physical Therapy in Santa Ana, CA
Searching for physical therapy near me? Get 40-minute, one-on-one sessions with a licensed PT, backed by a 5.0 rating from 47 Google reviews.
When Pain Keeps You Out of the Game
Rushed visits and generic exercises leave many athletes stuck. You deserve a clear answer and a plan that gets you back to training.
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Rushed Visits
Short appointments and handed-off care can leave the root cause of your injury missed.
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Training Setbacks
Lingering shoulder, neck, knee or back pain makes you skip sessions and fear re-injury.
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Jaw and Head Pain
Jaw pain from TMJ disorders or pressure in grappling positions is often overlooked.
Why Choose Our Santa Ana Physical Therapy Clinic
At Motion IQ Physical Therapy, Michael Ko, PT, DPT, CFMT gives you 40-minute, one-on-one sessions with a licensed PT, not a rushed visit. Your plan is built around your goals, from sports rehab to TMJ disorders.
40-minute sessions, 100% one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist
Rehab for grappling athletes in jiu-jitsu, wrestling and MMA
Text access to your PT between sessions
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“Within a week of my first treatment, I felt a tremendous reduction in my sciatic pain and a real uptick in my mobility.”
Samuel C., 5-star Google reviewOur Sports Physical Therapy Plan for Santa Ana Athletes
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1. Free Consultation
Tell us about your injury and goals, and see if we're the right fit. No pressure.
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2. Hands-On Evaluation
Spend 40 minutes with your PT testing movement and pinpointing where it breaks down.
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3. Return to Sport
Manual therapy and progressive strengthening guide a step-by-step return to training.
Sports Physical Therapy Conditions in Santa Ana
Our Santa Ana clinic treats the injuries athletes face most, from shoulder and knee problems to low back pain and sciatica, plus TMJ disorders and jaw pain. Grappling athletes get rehab built for their sport.
Grappling injuries: neck, shoulder, elbow, low back, hip, knee and ankle
ACL and meniscus injuries, rotator cuff pain, ankle sprains and Achilles pain
TMJ disorders, jaw pain, headaches and neck pain
5.0 Stars from 47 Google Reviews
Real feedback from Motion IQ Physical Therapy patients
★★★★★
“He never rushed me or relied on a generic approach - instead, he created a treatment plan that addressed the root cause of my pain.”
Nida P.★★★★★
“Dr. Ko provided real time relief through targeting problem areas, and follow up exercises that were challenging but provided real benefit.”
J. K.★★★★★
“By following his treatment program and doing the recommended exercises at home, the issue was resolved, my pain went away, and I re-gained my full range of motion.”
Vicki K.About Our Team
Meet Michael Ko, PT, DPT, CFMT, Your Santa Ana Physical Therapist
Owner and licensed physical therapist
Michael Ko, PT, DPT, CFMT
Owner & Physical TherapistA University of Southern California graduate (2007), he became a Certified Functional Manual Therapist in 2015 and has spent his whole career in orthopedics, pairing manual therapy with therapeutic exercise. As a jiu-jitsu blue belt, he understands how grappling injuries happen, including pressure on the chest or jaw. He is currently pursuing Craniofacial Certification through the University of St. Augustine to deepen his care for head, neck and jaw pain.
Visit Our Santa Ana Physical Therapy Clinic
Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM, Fri 9 AM–2 PM. Serving Tustin and the wider Orange County area.
Email: info@motioniqpt.com
Phone: (714) 867-1682
Office: Motion IQ Physical Therapy, 1401 N Tustin Ave, Suite 355, Santa Ana, CA 92705
We're about 10 minutes (2.7 miles) from the Downtown Santa Ana Historic District. Head to Main St, turn right onto Main St, turn right onto E 4th St, then turn left onto N Tustin Ave and turn right into our building at 1401 N Tustin Ave. You'll find us near Tustin Heights Shopping Center, The Market Place and Orchard Hills Shopping Center.
Santa Ana Sports Physical Therapy FAQs
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Every visit is 40 minutes one-on-one with a licensed PT, combining manual therapy, mobility work and progressive strengthening, with a step-by-step return to training.
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Yes. Grappling athletes get rehab from Dr. Ko, a jiu-jitsu blue belt who understands how these injuries happen.
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We're out-of-network with PPO plans and accept Medicare (no HMO or Medi-Cal). Visits start at $150, with 5- and 10-visit packages. HSA/FSA accepted.
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Yes. We treat jaw pain, clicking, trouble opening the mouth and related headaches with manual therapy and jaw mobility exercises.

