I have some hip and knee pain I been resting for a while due to my addiction to crossfit. I never took weeks off and went in 4-5 times a week. This took a toll on me and one side of my hip was the first to let me know that I'd gone overboard. I went to Dr. Ko with what was bothering me and he gave me a few tests to pinpoint where I needed work. What is also nice is that he participates in crossfit himself so we were able to easily communicate about the common movements that I would perform in the gym as well as how my sedentary office job affects my hip. He baselined me before performing any work on my hip so I knew I already had improved results by the end of the session. Lastly, he showed me a few simple movements to do at home or in the office to help my hip. He is very personable and I would highly recommend him. read more

Attended a running clinic by Dr. Ko because I'm participating in a Half Ironman Tri in a couple of months and wanted to improve on my running technique. I've participated in sports most of my life and currently do Crossfit (I'm 50 years old) It was 2 hours and we focused on engaging the major muscle chains of the whole body, especially my core. I noticed a definite improvement through using his techniques and exercises. He also offered suggestions to help with a more efficient style of running, not heel strike but mid-sole strike. It was revolutionary to me because I have an intense heel pain from the manner that I used to run. Looking forward more help from him. read more

I'm happy to say that I'm 4 weeks out and hip pain free. As a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I've lived the adages, "No Pain No Gain", "Work Through the Pain" and "Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body." Over my 18 years in the sport I can count the mornings I didn't have pain easier than the mornings I did. At 46 I need a knee replacement. I take Celebrex until I can work up the courage for the major surgery. And yes, I still train albeit limited and only with selective partners. Doctors all scratch their heads why I still do it. It's high time I hang up my spurs, they say. Most doctors don't know what BJJ is. For the past 4 months I've had pain on the side of my hip, right where the drawstring on my gi pants ride. My doctor said it was soft tissue then shrugged and told me I should stop training. Said it was time. Said I wasn't 20 anymore. That's where Michael Ko, Physical Therapist comes in. He trains and we met on the mat. He offered to help. I shrugged and said arthritis, what can you do? He asked me to let him try. With nothing to lose and everything to gain I popped in for a visit. After asking me to walk and stand and lift he determined that my limited mobility in my knee was causing my hip to compensate, in effect I was dragging my leg behind me. We did stretching but mostly he educated me on how my knee injury, my hip pain and my gait were all related. My pain didn't go away right away. It took about two weeks and some more stretching. Mostly I pay very close attention to when I'm tired and start dragging my leg. Regardless if you are a world champion or weekend warrior you owe it to your body to stop ignoring the pain and get it fixed. And if you can find a heath care provider who does Jiu-Jitsu it makes it so much easier. read more

Being a full time BJJ competitor I run into injuries a lot, but Dr. Ko helps me recover properly and shows me ways on how to avoid these injuries. This is why I highly recommend Dr. Ko if you are an athlete who cant risk injuries. read more

I hurt my knee in November and it's been a really slow process healing. I contacted Michael in February and he made time to see me as soon as possible. Checked my knee, addressed my concerns and recommended some rehab things I can do to feel better. My knee has felt better each time I have seen him and the exercises he prescribed have me feeling better each and everyday. I highly recommend seeing him for any sport related injuries. read more

My husband is in his mid 50's. He is in better shape than 99% of men his age because of his diet but primarily because he trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5 to 6 days per week. His addiction, for lack of a better word, causes injuries. The one that nagged him the most was his shoulder. He had an MRI and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff and a swollen labrum. It was very painful but he refused to let it rest. He mainly tried to do bjj without using his left arm. My husband suffered sleepless nights, could not take off his shirt by himself and basically lost all the strength in his shoulder. He could deal with the pain but took aspirin on a daily basis. Finally, he sought out Michael Ko, Doctor of Physical Therapy. After five treatments, my husband was completely healed. I mean completely. Dr. Ko explained that my husband's muscle groups weren't working together properly. My husband said Dr. Ko is the nicest guy. He explains everything as he is working on the body so your not left to guess what's going on. My husband also said Dr. Ko gets so focused that it's almost like he gets in a zone. My husband said he's never been impressed with any Physical Therapist that he's experienced in the past until now. My husband who is a Purple belt summed it up perfectly.....he said Dr. Ko is a freaking Black Belt when it comes to physical therapy!!! read more

My experience with Mike and Movement IQ was phenomenal! I hurt my knee while training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and was feeling a lot of pain and discomfort. I contacted Mike to schedule an appointment and within a few minutes, he contacted me back and I was able to get an appointment within a couple of days. Upon arriving at the appointment, I was warmly greeted by Mike. He thoroughly went through and checked my knee and performed specific tests on it. He explained what was causing the pain and was able to provide specific exercises to make it better. Mike is personable, attentive, and very informative. Not once did I feel like I was just another customer to him, and did not feel pressured into anything. He really cares about your well-being and really tries to help you out. I cannot recommend Mike and Movement IQ enough. If you have any pain or need Physical Therapy, Mike is the person to go to. I know I will be going to him again should I need any physical therapy in the future (hopefully I won' need to). As a side note, although Mike is great to see for any sports or non-related sports related injuries or rehab needed, for anyone that does Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and needs Physical Therapy, I recommend to go and see Mike, as he has a lot of experience in the sport, and knows the types of injuries and movements that can occur and that are required while doing it. Thank you again, Mike! read more

I have been to Dr. Ko twice now and he has exceeded my expectations each time. He not only provided relief within a couple of sessions, but he was also very welcoming and easy to talk to - it actually made me look forward to coming to my sessions! I would definitely recommend him to anyone I know. read more

Dr. Ko has hands of magic. I teach martial arts all day and it takes a toll on the body. For the past 2 months I've been noticing a limited range of mobility and some very obvious imbalances. In steps Dr. Ko!!! At your typical physical therapy facility, you may see the practitioner for up to 10 minutes. They then assign you some exercises you can do at home and hand you off to either a physical therapy assistant or aide. I know this from both sides as a patient and from working in a physical therapy office. Now, what Dr. Ko does should be happening in more therapy offices. He spends the whole hour with you, assessing and manipulating the affected area. I walked away feeling immediate relief and was given some exercises I can do at home to continue feeling good. Dr. Ko's philosophy on treatment is refreshing and is much needed considering the physical demands of my job and hobbies. THANK YOU!!! I will be coming back. read more

Doctor Ko is one of the most thorough health professionals I have been around. As a professional athlete I can say that there needs to be more guys like him who actually care about their patients. If you are frustrated with the your current state of rehabilitation from any type of injury, schedule a appointment with doctor Ko. He spends at least an hour on you and goes into detail about your current condition. He is extremely knowledgeable and personable. I cannot recommend his treatment enough. read more

Dr Ko knows his stuff and understood my needs from the start. He allowed me to share my story without assuming anything. He is punctual and honest, which are important traits to me. I had been dealing with lower leg issues for a long time and he has guided my return to athletic sports. He shares his knowledge openly and recognizes the body as the connected machine that it is! I'm excited to return to sport activity in a methodical way; largely thanks to Dr Ko and his health plan, which I follow closely! read more

Mike has helped me with problems arising from an old hip injury. Not only was he able to alleviate my knee, back, and shoulder pain immediately, he also taught me exercises for retraining correct alignment and movement. While my initial treatment included weekly visits over the span of a couple of months, I continue to check in whenever I have a flare up or am experiencing any new pain. Mike is a knowledgeable and caring healer and all around great dude! read more

Absolutely LOVE Dr. Michael Ko! I've been in the fitness industry for a long time and have seen many health professionals and I have to say, I think I found my PT home! As a Crossfit coach, I would highly recommend him! read more

I have had shoulder problems with impingement and rotator cuff issues for awhile and couldn't get the pain to go away on its own. So I had Mike help me with treatments and the pain started to subside significantly with stretches and exercises. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He also helps you with follow up questions and suggestions. Definitely worth it to try him out! Thanks Mike! read more

Michael is the best! I was not able to walk (AT ALL- I was bed ridden and in a wheelchair) for a month and a half due to an inflammation in my joint. I found Movement IQ on Yelp and thought I'd try it out because it was the closest PT to my house. Michael worked around my schedule which was very convenient. My first visit with him, he told me that realistically, I won't be walking for another 3-4 weeks. Within that first week, I was already on my feet. He gave me exercises that helped my nerves and muscles learn how to work together again. After about a month of seeing Michael only once a week, I am now 100% better and I couldn't be happier. Thanks, Michael!!! 5 stars! read more

I've been visiting a lot of physical therapists lately due to a knee surgery and I finally found one that was worth every penny for his services. Dr. Ko was recommended to me by a friend, and he did not disappoint. He genuinely cared about my well being and was extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dr. Michael Ko to anyone, he's my permanent physical therapist! read more

I was in the worst pain of my life. disk herniation at C3. After two months of doctor visits, Chiropractic treatments and massive amount of Norcos, steroids and anti-inflammatories nothing was working. I was convinced I was heading for surgery. After my first visit with Michael I walked out, looked at my wife and told her I feel better. For the first time in months I feel better. I actually think I might be able to avoid surgery now. Michael's approach was to not only focus on the area of injury but the entire spine, chest and neck. It paid off. About six weeks into my treatment Michael was going to switch me to twice a week. I had only been going once a week.. But then he change gears and said you know what, you're doing so much better I don't think you need to come in twice a week. I was ready to spend the money he could have totally taking my money gladly. I told him this and he said that's not how I do business. I only want you in here when you need to be in here. Now we're down to once a month. He's a great guy, honest and cares about the treatment he gives his patients. Now I do lots of stretches Michael gave me to do through the day, neck Tractioning at night with a Comfort Tracy ( strongly recommend) and working out rebuilding my upper body with a home gym. Thank you Michael for your integrity, honesty and excellent work. read more

We love Dr. Ko! He is passionate about what he does and is very knowledgeable and caring. He worked with my 10-year-old son's post leg surgery recovery and with my chronic neck and shoulder pain and did wonders for both of us. He gets to the root of the problems and can help correct them. Highly recommend him! read more

I suffered a sports injury that injured my right shoulder. I experience lots of pain daily and had very limited movement with my right arm. After three weeks, I went to Movement IQ Physical Therapy. After the first time Dr. Ko worked on my shoulder; the pain was significantly reduced and I was able to use my arm once again. I saw him a few more times. Every time I saw him my shoulder felt better, the pain was reduced and my range of movement increased. I'm very satisfied, thankful for his services and wished had gone to see him sooner. I'm highly recommend Movement IQ Physical Therapy and Dr. Ko to all of those who have sports or any physical injuries. read more

I was referred to Michael by a yoga instructor. For years I'd been dealing with sciatica problems off and on, recently severe. After trying chiropractic treatment I was thrilled to meet Dr. Ko. After the first visit I knew I had found a miracle man. Pain now is virtually non existent. No months of treatment.. After two treatments and some quick at home exercises my body feels wonderful. Michael is awesome, professional, knowledgeable and very kind. I have and will continue to recommend him at any chance. Best of all is that I'm free and able to keep up my exercise and yoga practice. Thank you Dr. Ko! read more

I first met Dr. Ko when I was training to be a yoga instructor. He came to one of our trainings to speak about sports injuries. I was immediately impressed with his knowledge and expertise, and referred him to my husband, who has chronic tendinitis in both arms. We have since moved back to NY, but when my husband was recently visiting in SoCal, he booked appointments with Dr. Ko. This is what he had to say: "I was suffering from tennis elbow in my right arm since the beginning of the year, to the point where I had difficulty raising a glass of water. I had stopped all physical activity for a couple months, and was going to physical therapy twice a week for over two months. Yet I wasn't seeing the kind of progress that I would like. I had dealt with Michael in the past and gotten the results that I was looking for. I was flying back to South California for a week and decided to arrange for two appointments with Michael with the hopes of achieving similar results. In just two visits, he was able to give me the mobility and strength I had been lacking for three months. I promise that you will see results in a fraction of the time while working with Michael. His knowledge and experience are absolutely priceless. In addition, his bedside manner is superb. He is so kind and compassionate, and takes his time with you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that someday he and his family relocate to New York!" read more