About Dr. O'Connor
25+ Years of Orthopedic PT Experience — Focused on What Actually Works
Welcome! My name is Michael O’Connor, PT, DPT. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 25 years of experience working on some of the toughest cases in the Washington, DC region. Today, I help people from around the world as the "Second Opinion Specialist" when Physical Therapy just isn't working.
I have spent my entire career in private practice, which I started the day after graduating PT school in the late 1990's. This allowed me to dedicate the time to deliver the highest level of expertise care. I’ve seen thousands of patients—and as a leader and mentor to many new graduate PT's, I’ve seen firsthand why many people don’t improve in traditional care. This online physical therapy consultation is designed to fix that!
As I began my career, my specialty evolved in Manual Therapy (hands on) care and problem-solving some of the most challenging Orthopedic issues. For over two decades, I have helped patients identify the real cause of persistent Orthopedic pain when traditional treatments did not provide answers. Based on my outcomes, I became the Therapist that other PT's began referring to, and I gained the respect of referring Orthopedic Surgeons, Family Physicians, and medical practitioners from a variety of backgrounds.
My specific expertise includes:
- Complex Orthopedic injury and diagnosis
- Movement and Biomechanical analysis
- Chronic Musculoskeletal pain conditions
- Sport-related injuries and mobility limitations (particularly golf)
I am also certified through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) which specializes in golf performance and injury prevention.
My goal is to help individuals understand the real cause of their pain and create a clear strategy for recovery.