At North Dallas Physical Therapy, you get a full hour of one-on-one care with Dr. Daniel Stokes — every session, every visit. No aides. No rushing. No generic protocols. Just expert, data-driven rehab designed to resolve the root cause of your pain and get you back to the sport you love — stronger than before.
North Dallas Physical Therapy is built differently. Dr. Daniel Stokes — a licensed PT, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and TPI Medical Level 3 provider — blends clinical rehabilitation with performance training so you don't just recover, you come back stronger. Every plan starts with a real movement screen and isokinetic strength test, not a guess. If you're searching for sports physical therapy near me and want expert, one-on-one care that actually gets to the root cause, this is it.
Full-hour, 1-on-1 sessions with Dr. Stokes — never shared with another patient or handed off to an aide
Technology-driven assessments including running gait analysis, isokinetic muscle strength testing, and functional movement screens
Advanced manual therapy: dry needling, cupping, Graston technique, and PNF stretching — combined with strength and conditioning to address root causes
From acute sports injuries to chronic overuse conditions, Dr. Stokes provides evidence-based sports physical therapy in Dallas for a wide range of orthopedic and performance-limiting diagnoses. Whether you're a runner dealing with IT band syndrome, an overhead athlete managing shoulder pain, or a weekend warrior recovering from an ACL injury, you'll receive a treatment plan built specifically around your body, your sport, and your goals.
Lower extremity: IT band syndrome, runner's knee, ACL injury, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, hip impingement, hamstring strain, and ankle sprains
Upper extremity: rotator cuff pain/tear, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and wrist pain
Spine and overuse: low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, tendinopathy, and general overuse injuries
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.
