Okon Antia, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
15415 Mueschke Rd Suite C Cypress Texas, 77433About
Okon Antia is a physical therapist practicing in Cypress, Texas. Okon Antia specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Okon Antia can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Okon Antia will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Education and Training
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Master of Physical Therapy degree 2007
EIM Institute of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Sports Physical Therapy 2019
Board Certification
Orthopaedics (Physical Therapy Specialties)
Sports (Physical Therapy Specialties)
American Physical Therapy Association
Orthopedic Certified Specialist
Sports Certified Specialist
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Okon Antia, PT, DPT's Expert Contributions
Leg
Yes it is normal. It will be a year or more before the leg starts feeling "normal" again. You will have these types of sensations for a long time. Stick to the process and you should be fine! READ MORE
Can yoga make the bones weaker?
No. You should be fine. Exercise is good! Okon Okon Antia, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS Founder/Principal and Doctor of Physical Therapy t. 281-241-7312 e. okon.antia@campusmotion.org w. www.campusmotion.org READ MORE
Is physical therapy recommended for neck pain?
Yes READ MORE
Can physical therapy help my leg pain?
Yes READ MORE
What hand exercises are recommended for people working for long hours on the computer?
Wrist stretches and wrist/elbow AROM exercises are most appropriate. You want to focus on light exercises because your work is causing strain and you don't want to add excessive strain on top of your work. Hope this helps! READ MORE
What can I do for piriformis syndrome?
Heat is your best friend when you can't exercise due to spasms READ MORE
Is physical therapy a must for runners?
Depending on the distance you run, how competitively you run, and what type condition your body is in, it would be a good idea to have a go to relationship with a physical therapost. I work with a lot of runners personally on an ongoing basis. We are the movement specialists best equipped to help you prevent injuries from occuring, recover from injury, and maximize your performance as efficiciently as possible. How frequently you go depends on many factors. In a prevention role with no injury maybe monthly, quarterly, or annually. If you are injured then your frequency will be based on what is needed to recover the fastest and get you to the highest level. Hope this helps! READ MORE
I am into body building. Should I be seeing a physical therapist?
Yes. If you want to prevent anything from becoming serious I would see a physical therapist regularly or have one you can go to whenver you need one. READ MORE
working out
Provided the chiropractor hasn't told you otherwise, you can workout the same day READ MORE
Should a broken arm be on a cast?
You should see an orthopedist. The x rays determine the decision READ MORE
I have a strange pain in my right foot. Would physical therapy help?
Yes READ MORE
Is it advisable to undergo physical therapy after knee replacement surgery?
Yes. Depends on your surgeon's timeline READ MORE
My shoulder hurts when I raise my arm. What should I do?
You need to see a physical therapist. This will not resolve itself and there is no quick fix. Okon Antia, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS READ MORE
exercise
A stationary exercise bike is your best bet. Thanks for asking! Okon Antia, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS READ MORE
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Get to know Physical Therapist Dr. Okon Antia, who serves patients in Cypress, Texas.
Dr. Antia, also known as “Dr. O”, is a licensed physical therapist serving as the Founder of Campus Motion Physical Medicine & Wellness in Cypress, Texas. His main objective is to make physical medicine and wellness services more accessible and convenient by helping patients optimize “Movement wherever you are”™.
An advocate of injury prevention and injury risk assessment, he has a particular interest in the care and management of athletes and active people who are not willing to let injury or pain stop them from performing in their respective sports, work activities, or activities of daily living. His goal is always to maximize function in the most efficient manner utilizing a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and educational guidance customized to each patient’s needs.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. O graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2007 with a Master of Physical Therapy degree. He then went on to earn his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Sports Physical Therapy from the EIM Institute of Health Professions in 2019. He attained board certification through the American Physical Therapy Association as a Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) in 2010 and as a Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) in 2013.
Combining knowledge and skill, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Clinical Instructor for physical therapy students, having taught courses on return to play criteria post-injury. Other certifications he holds include Trigger Point Dry Needling and Instrumented Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization.
Promoting wellness in healthcare, he has served as a mentor in orthopedic and sports residencies, and as a rehabilitation consultant for the athletics program at a NCAA Division I university. In addition to these roles, he has served in formal operational and clinical leadership positions in his career.
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, electrotherapy, shockwave modality, exercise prescription, joint mobilization and health education, treats conditions such as chronic or acute pain, soft tissue injuries, cartilage damage, arthritis, gait disorders, and physical impairments typically of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient’s physical functions through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, rehabilitation, and patient education. It is practiced by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries).
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