Physical Therapist. Educator. Speaker.
About Davis Koh
Davis Koh, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, CSCS, is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with over 25 years of experience. His work divides between treating patients, teaching other clinicians, and supporting athletes on medical teams.
Professional introduction
A clinician who also teaches
Dr. Koh founded KOH Physical Therapy Lab (opens in a new tab), where he continues to treat patients. His professional focus is hands-on care: soft tissue mobilization, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization, combined with exercise science.
He teaches those same methods to physical therapists and other clinicians through continuing education, and he is regularly invited to speak at universities and professional conferences.
Clinical career
Sports and orthopedic physical therapy
Early in his career, Dr. Koh was a staff physical therapist at UCLA Medical Center before completing an Orthopedic Residency Program with Kaiser Permanente. His experience spans orthopedic, sports, geriatric, cardiac and neurological rehabilitation, as well as pelvic health.
He is a nationally Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, which reflects years of work with age-related conditions alongside his practice with athletes.
Education and credentials
Degrees
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- University of Southern California
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy
- University of Southern California
- Master of Business Administration, 2007
- USC Marshall School of Business
- B.S. in Physiological Sciences
- University of California, Los Angeles
Advanced clinical training
Certifications
- Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified in Fascial Manipulation
- Certified Graston Technique provider
- Certified in Active Release Techniques
- Certified in Functional Movement Screening
- Certified in Blood Flow Restriction exercise
- Certified Russian Kettlebell Instructor (RKC)
- USA Weightlifting certified coach
- Certified provider, Immediate Care in Rugby (ICIR)
Dr. Koh has also completed training in spinal fascial stretching, myofascial stretching and fascial normalization techniques. He is a former Southern California State Director and Regional Director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Teaching and education
Instructing clinicians
While at USC, Dr. Koh served on faculty as a Teaching Assistant in Orthopedics. He has taught continuing education to clinicians nationwide ever since, and today leads education at AQuire (opens in a new tab), where he authored the Joint Thrust Techniques, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Fascia Matrix courses.
He has served as President of the USC Physical Therapy Alumni Association and on the program advisory boards of physical therapist assistant programs. He is a member of the APTA Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE).
Sports medicine experience
Medical teams
Dr. Koh has served on medical teams for Team USA, working with the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in San Diego and Colorado Springs and traveling internationally with athletes. He was part of the Team USA medical team for the Pan-American Games and has served on medical teams for professional beach volleyball and action sports events.
Teams and events served
- Team USA Volleyball
- Team USA Weightlifting
- Team USA Bobsled and Skeleton
- Team USA Sailing
- Team USA Track and Field
- Team USA Fencing
- NCAA Taekwondo
- AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
- Vans Pro Skateboarding
- Mountain Dew Tour
Professional engagements
Speaking and consulting
Dr. Koh has been an invited speaker at physical therapy and sports medicine programs, including USC, UC Irvine and Columbia University, and at conferences of the California Physical Therapy Association and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He was a commencement speaker for the USC physical therapy graduating classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Within the medical-legal field, Dr. Koh has served as an expert witness in litigation for universities, national skilled nursing facilities and the government, as well as for many private cases. He accepts inquiries from attorneys and organizations about expert-witness engagements.
Timeline
Selected milestones
2003
Founds KOH Physical Therapy Lab.
2006
Becomes a professional member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
2007
Earns an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.
2013 to 2015
Commencement speaker for the USC physical therapy graduating classes.
2015
Profiled in USC's inMotion magazine for his work with the Team USA Weightlifting medical team.
Work with Dr. Koh
Appointments and concierge care are arranged through KOH Physical Therapy Lab. Speaking and expert-witness inquiries go to his office by email.