PHYSICAL THERAPY IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Expert one-on-one physical therapy designed to eliminate your pain at its source, restore your full function, and get you back to the activities and lifestyle you love — without surgery, injections, or painkillers.
Sound Familiar?
ARE ANY OF THESE HOLDING YOU BACK?
You’re dealing with pain that won’t go away — in your back, shoulder, knee, hip, or neck — and it’s affecting your daily life, workouts, or sleep.
You’ve been told to “just rest” or “take it easy” — but the pain comes right back the moment you try to be active again.
You’ve tried other physical therapy clinics where you were rushed through 15-minute sessions, handed a generic exercise sheet, and saw a different therapist every visit.
You’ve been relying on painkillers, injections, or braces just to get through the day — and you want a real solution, not a band-aid.
You’re worried about needing surgery and want to explore every non-surgical option before going under the knife.
You had surgery and need expert rehabilitation to get back to full strength, full range of motion, and your active lifestyle.
IF YOU SAID YES — YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
We hear these frustrations every single week. People come to us after months — sometimes years — of dealing with pain that nobody has been able to fix. They’ve been bounced between doctors, given vague diagnoses, and told to “live with it.”
The truth is, most pain and movement problems have a clear, identifiable cause. The problem isn’t that your body is broken. The problem is that nobody has taken the time to figure out what’s actually wrong.
At Strike Physiotherapy & Performance, we do things differently. Every session is one-on-one with a doctor of physical therapy We don’t rush. We don’t use cookie-cutter protocols. We find the root cause, build a plan around it, and fix it — so the problem stays gone.
What You Get
HERE'S WHAT WORKING WITH US LOOKS LIKE
From your first evaluation to your final session, every step is designed to get you out of pain and back to performing at your best.
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COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
A thorough biomechanical assessment to identify the root cause of your pain — not just the symptoms — so we know exactly what needs to be fixed.
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PERSONALIZED PLAN
A treatment plan built specifically for your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. No generic exercise sheets. No one-size-fits-all protocols.
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HANDS-ON TREATMENT
Expert manual therapy combined with targeted exercises to relieve pain, restore mobility, and rebuild the strength your body needs.
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LONG-TERM PROTECTION
We don't stop at pain relief. We bulletproof your body against future injuries so you stay active, strong, and pain-free for the long haul.
DR. LEVAN AKOPOV
PT, DPT, CSCS
Founder of Strike Physiotherapy & Performance
From Your Therapist
A MESSAGE FROM A LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
It’s very common to think that back pain is nothing serious — that it’ll just go away on its own. People blame it on sleeping in a weird position, a random spasm, or simply “getting older.” But then weeks turn into months, and nothing changes.
If that’s happening to you, you’re far from alone. Lower back pain is the #1 problem we treat at our clinic — and every person who walks through our door wants to know the same thing:
"WHY IS THIS STILL HAPPENING TO ME AFTER MONTHS OF PUTTING UP WITH IT?"
The truth is, most back pain isn’t caused by a single event. It’s usually the result of years of poor posture, weak core muscles, and movement patterns that slowly break down the structures in your lower back. That time you “threw it out” picking something up? That was just the final straw — not the actual cause.
And here’s what makes it worse: the most common advice — rest, painkillers, and “wait it out” — doesn’t address any of that. It just buys time while the underlying problem keeps getting worse.
That’s exactly why so many people end up living with chronic back pain for years, thinking it’s something they just have to accept. It’s not. And I’m here to prove it.
Our Programs
SPECIALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS
We offer targeted programs designed for specific goals and lifestyles — because a runner’s rehab plan shouldn’t look the same as a lifter’s or a post-surgical patient’s.
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RETURN TO THE GYM
You may feel temporary relief, but once you resume activities, the pain and stiffness come right back. Rest doesn’t fix the underlying dysfunction — it just delays confronting it.
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RETURN TO RUNNING
For runners of all levels dealing with pain that’s limiting their mileage and performance. Includes full video gait analysis, targeted strengthening, and a progressive return-to-run plan built around your goals.
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RETURN TO SPORT
For athletes at every level — from recreational to competitive — who want to get back to their sport bigger, faster, and stronger than before their injury. Includes sport-specific testing and performance benchmarks.
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POST-SURGICAL REHAB
Expert rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, spinal surgery, hip replacement, and more. We work with your surgeon’s protocols while pushing you safely toward full recovery and beyond.
Myth vs. Reality
WHAT YOU'VE BEEN TOLD VS. THE TRUTH
Before finding us, most of our patients were given well-meaning but ineffective advice. Here’s what’s wrong with it — and what actually works.
✕ Bad Advice
"JUST REST AND IT'LL GO AWAY"
You took time off. The pain faded. Then you tried to be active again — and it came right back. Rest doesn’t fix the underlying weakness or movement dysfunction. It just pauses the symptoms temporarily.
✓ The Reality
TARGETED REHAB FIXES THE CAUSE
When you strengthen the weak areas and correct the movement faults that created the problem, you eliminate the pain at its source — and it doesn’t come back when you resume your activities.
✕ Bad Advice
"YOU'LL PROBABLY NEED SURGERY"
Surgery is sometimes necessary — but far too often it’s recommended before conservative treatment has been properly attempted. Many conditions that seem surgical respond remarkably well to expert physical therapy.
✓ The Reality
PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULD BE TRIED FIRST
Research consistently shows that physical therapy is as effective as surgery for many common conditions — including rotator cuff tears, meniscus tears, spinal stenosis, and more. The right PT can save you from the operating table.
✕ Bad Advice
"ALL PT IS BASICALLY THE SAME"
Most PT clinics see 3-4 patients at once, use aides for the majority of your session, and hand you a generic exercise sheet. You get 15 minutes of actual therapist time if you’re lucky.
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THE QUALITY OF PT MATTERS ENORMOUSLY
One-on-one sessions with a skilled therapist produce fundamentally different results than assembly-line clinics. The right diagnosis, the right plan, and the right hands-on care make all the difference.
✕ Bad Advice
"JUST TAKE PAINKILLERS AND PUSH THROUGH"
Painkillers mask the problem while the underlying issue gets worse. You feel less pain, so you keep loading a dysfunctional movement pattern — until the damage becomes harder to reverse.
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FIX THE PROBLEM, NOT THE SYMPTOM
Pain is your body’s signal that something is wrong. Instead of silencing that signal, we find what’s causing it and fix it. That’s how you get lasting relief — not a temporary mask.
TIRED OF LIVING WITH PAIN?
Book a free discovery call with a PT. Tell us what’s going on — we’ll let you know exactly how we can help, with zero obligation and zero pressure.
Your First Visit
What to Expect During Your First Session
Your first session is all about understanding your pain and your goals. Here’s what happens:
BACK PAIN
Herniated discs, sciatica, chronic low back pain, postural dysfunction, spinal stenosis, and more. We find the root cause and fix it for good.
SHOULDER PAIN
Rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, impingement, labral tears, instability, and post-surgical shoulder rehab.
KNEE PAIN
ACL/MCL injuries, meniscus tears, runner’s knee, patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome, and post-surgical knee rehab.
RUNNING INJURIES
Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, IT band syndrome, hip pain from running — with full video gait analysis included.
NECK PAIN
Cervical disc issues, tension headaches, whiplash, nerve impingement, and chronic neck stiffness from desk work or poor posture.
HIP PAIN
Hip impingement, labral tears, bursitis, hip flexor strains, and pain from sitting too long or training too hard. We restore full hip mobility and strength.
SPORTS INJURIES
Sprains, strains, fractures, overuse injuries, and trauma from contact and non-contact sports. We get athletes back on the field stronger than before.
POST-SURGICAL REHAB
Expert rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, spinal fusion, hip or knee replacement, and other orthopedic procedures.
CHRONIC PAIN
Pain that’s lasted months or years with no clear resolution. We identify the underlying movement dysfunctions and develop a plan to break the cycle.
Why Strike PT
WHAT MAKES STRIKE PT DIFFERENT
At Strike Physiotherapy & Performance, you’re not a number. You’re not being rotated through a revolving door of therapists, crammed into a room with four other patients, or handed a generic exercise sheet that every other patient in the building is doing.
Every single session is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist — for a full session. No aides, no assistants, no distractions. You get his undivided expertise and attention because that’s what it takes to get real, lasting results.
We treat the body as a whole. Through our extensive training and experience, we understand that the location of your pain often doesn’t reflect the actual cause. Not only do we fix your current problem — we identify and target weak areas throughout your entire body to decrease the likelihood of future injuries.
As a former competitive combat athlete himself, licensed physical therapist understands the demands of an active lifestyle. While many providers will simply tell you to stop your desired activity, we understand that avoiding the things you enjoy most because of an injury is no way to live.
WHAT SETS US APART:
- Running, lifting, and training at full intensity — without guarding your back or fearing a flare-up.
- Waking up in the morning without stiffness, getting through your day with energy and zero discomfort.
- Bending, twisting, and carrying things without bracing yourself or dreading the consequences.
- Playing with your kids, keeping up with your active lifestyle, and finally feeling like yourself again.
- Having a bulletproof back — with the strength, mobility, and knowledge to make sure the pain never returns.
What Our Clients Say
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Our Process
Strike's 3-step Process to Get You Back to Your Best
Step 1
Find The Real Cause
We’ll take you through a comprehensive biomechanical assessment, identify the root cause of your problem, and explain exactly what it takes to get you back to full speed.
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Fix Your Problem Areas
We’ll build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals — getting you stronger, pain-free, and on track to reach your goals faster.
Step 3
Unlock Peak Performance
After eliminating your pain, we’ll elevate your performance beyond pre-injury levels and bulletproof your body against future setbacks.