Stop letting IT band pain sideline your training. At North Dallas Physical Therapy, Dr. Daniel Stokes delivers full-hour, 1-on-1 care built around your goals — not an insurance clock. Get back to running stronger than before.
North Dallas Physical Therapy was built for athletes and active adults who refuse to settle for generic care. Dr. Daniel Stokes combines clinical physical therapy with strength and conditioning expertise to find the root cause of your IT band syndrome and build a performance-focused recovery plan around your specific goals — whether that's your next race, season, or weekend on the course.
Full-hour, 1-on-1 sessions with Dr. Daniel Stokes every visit — never rushed, never shared with another patient
Root-cause movement screening, isokinetic strength testing, and running gait analysis to identify exactly what's driving your IT band pain
A clear, data-driven return-to-sport progression so you know exactly when — and how — you're ready to train hard again
IT band syndrome is our specialty, but it rarely exists in isolation. At our Dallas physical therapy clinic, Dr. Stokes treats the full spectrum of running-related and orthopedic injuries — using the same root-cause approach to get you moving well, building strength, and staying injury-free for the long term. If you've been searching for IT band syndrome physical therapy near me, you've found the right place.
Lower Extremity: IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain), ACL Injury, Hamstring Strain, Hip Impingement (FAI), Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Ankle Sprain, Meniscus Injury
Spine & Upper Extremity: Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain, Rotator Cuff Pain, Shoulder Impingement, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow
Performance & Overuse: Tendonitis / Tendinopathy, Overuse Injuries, Pre- and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Sport-Specific Injury Prevention
Owner | Sports Physical Therapist | North Dallas Physical Therapy
At North Dallas Physical Therapy, our goal is simple: help athletes and active individuals move better, recover faster, and return to the activities they love with strength and confidence. Daniel Stokes leads that mission with over a decade of experience in sports performance and rehabilitation.
Daniel is a licensed physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Over the years, he’s had the opportunity to work with athletes across every level from youth sports to the pros, through organizations like TCU, UT-Arlington, and Michael Johnson Performance.
He also supported Olympic athletes abroad and spent some time at Scottish Rite for Children, where he helped expand the sports physical therapy department while specializing in treating athletes aged 9–21, especially rotational and overhead athletes.
Daniel earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science from UT-Arlington. He is also certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and the Titleist Performance Institute (Medical Level 3).
At the heart of Daniel’s work is a passion for helping people stay active and injury-free. He uses movement screens, strength testing, and biomechanical analysis to personalize treatment and guide each patient through a clear, step-by-step recovery plan.
Whether you're a young athlete dealing with pain or an adult wanting to return to fitness safely, you’ll find a coach, clinician, and partner in Daniel.
Let’s get you back to doing what you love with strength, confidence, and a clear plan forward.
