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.

  • Rushed Visits

    Short appointments and handed-off care can leave the root cause of your injury missed.

  • Training Setbacks

    Lingering shoulder, neck, knee or back pain makes you skip sessions and fear re-injury.

  • 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


★★★★★

“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 review

Our Sports Physical Therapy Plan for Santa Ana Athletes

  • 1. Free Consultation

    Tell us about your injury and goals, and see if we're the right fit. No pressure.

  • 2. Hands-On Evaluation

    Spend 40 minutes with your PT testing movement and pinpointing where it breaks down.

  • 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 Therapist

A 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.

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