Performance Based Physical Therapy in the Arts District & Pasadena

All treatment plans are delivered on a 1:1 basis and are uniquely curated based on a thorough assessment. If you suffer from neck and shoulder pain, back pain, ankle and knee pain, elbow and wrist pain, nerve pain, headaches, or any other type of injury/pain, we will help you return to activities that you love and enjoy.

our services

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    Complimentary Virtual Consultation

    Sign up for a FREE 15 minute virtual consultation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to address pain/injury diagnosis, personalized pain management strategies, specific exercises/stretches to aid in recovery, anticipated recovery time & progress tracking, and measures to reduce risk of recurrence

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    Individualized 1 : 1 Treatments

    Treatments are 60 minutes with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Working with one provider ensures a continuity of care with the sole objective of achieving better health in a timely manner. This includes manual therapy, corrective exercises, strength and conditioning, and return to sport.

  • Physical therapists

    Meet the Team

    Hi and welcome! Physical therapy is more than just a career, it’s truly a passion of ours. Our experiences as a patient, mentee, student, clinician, and teacher has allowed us to approach our clients with different perspectives that resonates with them.

What our clients are saying

  • Jeff S. - August 2022

    Some background: I've had 2 shoulder surgeries and have been dealing with shoulder issues since 2004. I recently had a setback where I was experiencing neck/shoulder tightness and a tingling sensation down my right arm. No amount of tiger balm or Theragun work was helping.

    I went to Tony for help and he immediately knew what my underlying issue was: lack of external rotation and an over-reliance on other muscles. Over the course of 6 weeks, he worked on my soft tissue and showed me some very basic external rotation shoulder exercises. All the exercises he showed me were very reasonable and helped establish a very solid foundation. We moved very slowly and I never felt like we were rushing. 6 weeks later and my pain is noticeably less severe. I will continue ramping up my exercises and hopefully come back for a check up in a month or two!

  • TJ I. - Dec 2022

    One of the most personable PTs you'll ever meet! His goal is to get you back to being healthy and moving the way you want to and are meant to.

    I first reached out to him after 3 months out of ACL surgery. Tony being a former athlete himself, easily related to the cause of this and helped me get cleared to start playing again.

    However, rather than just focusing on purely my ACL, he looked at the functionality of my entire body. Tony quickly accessed that I had some other nagging issues which I later addressed from all the injuries I have had. As an athlete, when you are young, you do not realize how important your body is and most athletes play through injuries often. The list of injuries that he has helped me with aside from my ACL are: ankle issues, hip flexor issues and shoulder issues.

    If you're looking for a PT that not only helps your body through the usage of soft tissue work, teaching you new exercises/movements and explains all your questions in a way that is understandable, Tony is your guy! Highly recommend!

  • Brian W. - Dec 2022

    I came in with two discs bulges pinching the nerves from my lower back, glutes, knees, down to both my feet. I struggled with doing basic things such as sitting, standing, walking, and any form of weight training without bringing an increase of pain. Dr. Dang helped educate me, give me confidence, and addressed a lot of muscle imbalances thus bringing my pain down.

    After months of hard work, I've finally started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am now able to sit, stand, walk, and just starting to get back into weightlifting again. Dr Dang is amazing and has helped me tremendously with getting my life back. I highly recommend!

  • Kylie B. - Jan 2022

    Description goeI was referred to Tony by my osteopath who said Tony was the absolute best physical therapist he's ever worked with. I can confidently second that statement 1000%. I literally feel like I struck gold finding Tonys practice. My body is changing, healing and getting stronger after each session and even more importantly, I'm finally able to understand the root of my lower back pain and how to prevent that pain in the future. The movements and explanations of the movements are so healing. With Tonys help I'm not only correcting my posture and getting stronger, I'm reversing a lifetime of unconscious holding patterns that have prevented me from trusting my own body. The mind/body connections I've been acquiring while working with Tony have been invaluable and it's all because of his knowledge, patience and genuine love for what he does. You'll know you're in the right hands after your first visit.s here

  • Emily M. - Nov 2021

    I cannot stress how wonderful and attentive Tony is! I consider myself very fortunate to have found him/been referred to him. He was the first person to really give me hope after my plantar plate repair surgery, and specifically in a time when I was feeling quite anxious and concerned about my progress and limited mobility. I was struggling with walking, and I came to Tony after I was unhappy with where I had been receiving physical therapy. I felt where I had been prior (Congress Medical-Elite Motion) was impersonal, and the majority of exercises did not focus on the site of my injury. I did not feel like I was genuinely cared for there, nor was I improving. Cut to meeting Tony, and he completely eased my worries and explained the anatomy of my foot, what to expect, and reminded me that recovery is a process. He took an entirely different approach to my care-exceptional listening, thorough explanations, effective exercises, and helped reverse the mental/physical confinement I had been feeling. Every session I have with Tony I learn something new, and I look forward to going. The way my foot/walking feels now is remarkable from where I was before meeting him. I do believe that I would not physically be where I am today if it weren't for Tony. His depth of knowledge, inspiring approach and passion for helping other people is unrivaled. I could not recommend a better physical therapist than Tony Dang.

  • Alan S. - May 2021

    Over the course of 12 months I had five surgeries which required physical therapy. Tony is the best. He asked questions, he listened, and he knew why I wanted to get back to the activities which I enjoy and which matter to quality of life. I also listened, and under his expert care I am on track to get back on the skis after a major shoulder reconstruction surgery. He pushed me, and I pushed him.

    An overall amazing doctor/patient relationship from a provider who takes the time to do it right. I hope to not need his services in the future, but if I do, I will not hesitate on where to go for expert physical therapy services.

  • Claudia E. - April 2022

    The first thing I noticed about Tony was that he was an incredible listener. He took the time to address all of my questions and fill in the blanks for all of my concerns. I’ve found that to be rare with medical professionals, so it was incredibly relieving to feel properly understood and like an active and informed part in developing an action plan that worked for me!

    For over ten years I have battled with a lot of pain and imbalances in my body, and Tony is the first DPT to -strategically- and -effectively- address them. It was shocking to see how quickly I started to feel better and notice changes in my body. This man is truly talented and I do not say any of this lightly, especially after years of struggling with much confusion and pain.

    TLDR: Look no further for physical therapy! You’ll be taken care of by Tony and feel it right away! I can guarantee it.

  • Ruben S. - Oct 2020

    I had a right knee issue that Dr. Tony Dang was able to quickly diagnos and begin treating. My main doctor gave me the option of steriod shot or PT. I wanted to exhaust PT variable first. I was referred to Dr. Tony. I am so glad i did as Dr. Tony realized quickly that my knee was knot the issue, but rather a TFL (muscle / tendon combo that starts at front of hip and joins the back of the knee) issue. It manifested in the knee, but the source of pain was entirely different. Because of years of sitting a desk in high intensity job and sitting for hours and quick gym visits as little time to do exercises properly, I developed this issue. So no knee surgergy, no drugs, not shots, just his diagnosis and retraining exercises. Above all, Dr. Tony answered everyone of my questions of curiosity which got me to quickly make progress as I understood the "why" of his explanations and I could focus on his instruction and knew the purpose of his instruction more precisely. Dr. Tony is excellent at his profession, a good listener and explainer, patient and nice. If ever I must go back for PT, he is the only one I will see.

frequently asked questions:

  • Click to get in touch below and complete the contact information form and someone from our team will be reaching out within the next business day.

  • It depends. We are an out of network provider and can provide you with a superbill for each of your visits.

    Clients are responsible for submitting the superbill to their respective insurance for reimbursement.

    This model allows our practice to invest all our time into providing the best care.

  • In the state of California, you can work with us for 12 visits or 45 days, whichever comes first without a referral or prescription.

  • Yes!

  • All sessions are delivered on a 1:1 basis and lasts about 60 minutes.

    We are focused on delivering results in a timely manner through specialized treatment programs enriched with information to last a lifetime!

  • Our model focuses on delivering the highest quality of care that provides long term relief.

    We start with a thorough assessment of the full body to identify potential limitations that may be contributing to the client’s overall pain and dysfunction.

    In collaboration with the client, a detailed treatment plan is curated. This includes manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, strength training, conditioning, and activity-specific movement correction.

Dang Physical Therapy
We have helped hundreds of Los Angeles residents and people all over the world move pain-free and live out their active lifestyle.  We not only care about your injury, but we care about you.
Our process is simple.  Book your free phone consultation with us and create a customized rehab and training plan with a LA based Physical Therapist that fits your needs. The rest is simple — execute the plan as a team, and live out whatever it is you love to do.  
With Performance Physical Therapy at Dang PT never have confusion about what you should or should not be doing.  Receive constant follow-up texts or emails and weekly updated exercises.  Have questions along the way? Your Performance Therapist is here to help. Enjoy 24/7 access to your clinician if anything comes up. 
Be reunited with the activity you love and gain the ability to push and perform better than you ever have before.  Never have self-doubt of re-injury and be the top dog of your sport, fitness class, or race.
Go from timid, confused, and painful mover to a confident athlete who can push it as hard as they’d like. Never stop doing what you love, fear reinjury, or have frustration from poor communication or a program that’s not for you from your clinician.