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They understand athletes.
I injured my hip during a back squat strength session that rendered me unable to bend over. During my FIRST session:
A) They relieved the tension in the my lower back and glutes, which provided me 90% mobility.
B) They provided me with the tools to improve to the remaining 10% over the next couple of weeks.
C) They helped me identify what I did to cause the injury so I could avoid the same mistake.
Athletes' Potential focuses and emphasizes preventation through mobility and proper form and training. However, they are absolutely amazing at FIXING athletic injuries. As a side note, after my session and two weeks of his prescribed mobility work, I PR’d my back squat by 30 lbs.
-XANTHE N., ATLANTA, GA
Don’t wait!!!
If you’re reading this it’s because you have pain or discomfort and you’re an athlete. I have had hip pain for at least 2 years before I got serious about not wanting to have hip pain. 20 year cyclist, then avid runner, then added crossfit. So, I’m in okay shape.
I was almost angry with myself when I left Athletes' Potential's office after the first visit for not going sooner. He listened to my issues, let me explain to him what I THOUGHT they were, then gently offered some solutions that honestly had me feeling better that same day. I really love running and have been working on doing some personal bests and Danny inadvertently has helped me by correcting mechanics that I didn’t even know were part of running. I was impressed with his results, of course but his ability to teach why he’s doing what he’s doing is most impressive. I really appreciated that he started with an end in mind. Meaning he wanted to get me better and equip me with exercises that wouldn’t require constant revisits. While he’s a great guy and the visits are educational, the expense can add up so being able to help myself was huge. If you’re reading this then you’re thinking about it. The number is 470-355-2016. 3-2-1... Go!
-JEFF L., ATLANTA, GA
I do not regularly write reviews on Yelp, but feel compelled to share my experience with Athletes' Potential because hopefully they can help others the same way they were able to help me.
I first met Dr. Matta at a seminar in Tampa, FL where I live about mobility and injury prevention/rehabilitation because I herniated a lumbar disc in June. The seminar was awesome and I could see Dr. Matta was different and had something special. I just recently flew from Tampa, FL to Atlanta, Ga specifically to see Dr. Matta. I couldn’t be happier with the results and the cutting edge therapy he was able to perform on my to resolve back pain, but more importantly address the underlying issue and prevent future injuries from happening. He is a DPT which is the highest certification in physical therapy and fellowship trained in dry needling which he performed on me with great results. Thank you so much, Dr. Matta for your time and the pursuit of excellence in your career, because it makes a huge difference in patient lives like myself.
-JOHN G., TAMPA, FL
Three days after obtaining a small meniscal tear, I was very fortunate to have an appointment with Dr. Matta. Before my visit, I found myself having trouble walking comfortably, and climbing the stairs to my front door was a formidable feat. After he worked to reduce my swelling and relax the tissues surrounding my knee, I was astonished when I returned home and was able to move around without pain.
After my second visit, Dr. Matta developed a detailed training protocol to help me address the stability issues that caused my injury. During each step of my rehabilitation, he has been more than willing to answer my questions and even took time to call me after my MRI to explain the results in an understandable manner. It has been apparent to me that Danny’s primary goal is to help his patients get back to normal as quickly and in as few visits as possible.
As a busy mother, teacher and crossfitter, my time and resources are limited, but thanks to the help of Athlete’s Potential, I am getting back to my normal activities without invasive, costly procedures. I would highly recommend Dr. Matta to anyone would is looking for a highly-skilled, efficient, and effective physical therapist.
-BRANDIE F., ATLANTA, GA
Dr. Matta is nothing short of a miracle worker. I was in a boot for 12 weeks for a torn fascia, then months of PT at a practice where I went twice a week for months. After attending one of Danny’s mobility clinics, I decided I had waited long enough to heal and made an appointment to see him. After the first visit, I was practically pain free. He quickly assessed why I was still in pain, gave me the appropriate exercises, and after 2 visits I was completely pain free. I am stronger than I was before the injury and know exactly how to avoid future injury. I only wish I had gone to see him months earlier.
-PAULA W., DECATUR, GA
Dr. Matta knows his stuff! His large group clinics are great for raising client awareness about the importance of spending focused time on mobility before a workout. His one-on-one sessions are great for reinforcing that, and getting into specific issues that an individual client deals with. For me, it’s my mega shoulder mobility and lockout – Dr. Matta gave me some specific exercises to work on that and I 100% feel the difference when I don’t do them before I WOD and when I do. As he says, it’s not just about what happens in the office with him, it’s about what you do outside the office to take care of yourself and keep making improvements… Can’t recommend him highly enough.
-KRISTINA G., ATLANTA, GA
I highly recommend Dr. Matta. I am 49 year old who has seen significant fitness improvements doing crossfit over the past 2 years but I developed shoulder pain that was significantly limiting my workouts. After only 4 visits, my shoulder pain is almost completely gone and my mobility has increased significantly. Thanks to the treatment and instruction Dr. Matta provided, I feel confident that I have the knowledge and tools to keep my shoulders strong and mobile.
-DAN H., ATLANTA, GA
Much like others who have posted on here, I don’t typically write reviews unless I have an experience that is on a whole different level. My experience with Dr. Matta has been nothing short of amazing.
I’ve seen Dr. Matta on several occasions now, for different reasons, and am astounded at his knowledge. Going and doing his Movement and Mobility Assessment is something I would recommend to anyone! I learned more in this 1 hour session than I have in all the time I’ve spent with average physical therapists combined. I had no pre-existing injury going into this Assessment; I was looking for an increase in athletic performance. Through making a couple small adjustments to my squat setup as well as mobilizing some key points in my glutes and hip flexors, Dr. Matta helped me increase my back squat max by 15 lbs the very next time I lifted (within 5 days).
I’ve also seen Dr. Matta for an entrapped nerve. I had a scenario where my Soleus muscle locked down on the Tibial nerve (just below my calf) and I had an extremely sharp pain on the inside of my heel where this Tibial nerve branches off. After a week of pain and no relief from trying to work it out myself, I went to Dr. Matta for a Dry Needling session as well as some soft tissue work . After this 1 session and 2 days of rest, I was back to crossfitting and weightlifting with zero pain.
I can’t recommend Dr. Matta and Athlete’s Potential enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and does a wonderful job of following up with you to see how you’re doing. The experience goes beyond the appointment itself with him assigning you “homework” to continually work on improving mobility, correcting imbalances, and making progress towards your goal of improving performance or recovering.
-JOE J., ATLANTA, GA
I am a competitive Powerlifter and went to Dr. Matta about 3 weeks out from the World Championships. My right shoulder was very unhappy and I knew that with the level of pain I was in I would likely not perform well.
After only two sessions I felt a HUGE difference and was pain-free come meet day. Not only did I set new personal records but I set a new American Record with my 402lb squat AND won the World Championship!
Dr. Matta’s work on my shoulder made a huge difference in my ability to perform at my best that day! I recommend him highly.
-LARA S., JOHNS CREEK, GA
For as long as I can remember I have had a headache everyday along with pain in my jaw. I have tried many different ways to relieve the pain, however nothing ever seemed to work. After finally listening to my boyfriend’s recommendation, I made an appointment at Athlete’s Potential. After one visit, several weeks ago, I have not had a single headache and no longer feel any pain in my jaw. I highly recommend Dr. Matta and his work.
-DANI P., ATLANTA, GA
Danny is outstanding, came in with some hip dysfunction and left feeling fantastic! Not to mention he will get you out of the office and all better in 2-3 visits. The man!
-KELLY L., DECATUR, GA
My fiancé, Anna Marie has struggled with back and hip pain since a deadlift injury in 2013 put her on the sidelines for several months. After seeing another physical therapist weekly for two months, her hip pain still flared up after deadlifts and heavy squats. She made the switch to Athlete’s Potential, and Danny was able to relieve her pain in just TWO sessions. He did a lot of dry needling, but most importantly, he watched Anna Marie lift so that she could correct the issues with her deadlift form. One week later, Anna Marie PR’ed her snatch by 5 lbs and overhead squat by 30 lbs! Everybody loves PR’s, but we both love the cost savings from switching to Athlete’s Potential. We had been shelling out $125 weekly for several months at other physical therapist’s office. Danny helps athletes prevent pain and stay out of his office. For that, he definitely deserves 5 stars!
-ERIC W., ATLANTA, GA.
I went to see Danny after I tweaked my shoulder doing oly lifts. He showed me how to mobilize my ankles and hips to get into a better squat position, thus making my shoulder position more stable. He did some dry needling on my low back to help me recover from some not-so-great deadlifts. We worked on refining my deadlift form. Deadlifts are strong now. Highly recommend Danny for helping you troubleshoot your movement and mobility issues. So glad he’s in Atlanta. So grateful he’s doing mobility nights at CrossFit Decatur. Go see him now.
-HARMON W., ATLANTA, GA
I injured my lower back during this year’s Crossfit competition season, and after months and months of fighting through the pain in order to keep working-out, as well as trying to rehabilitate it in other ways (including seeing a highly-referred Orthopedic, who basically prescribed me meds I wasn’t comfortable taking and sent me on my way….), I made an appointment with Danny for PT. After two sessions with Danny, my back is currently pain free. A lower back injury is all consuming, and I haven’t felt this good, both mentally and physically, in months. I have a 14-month-old, and more important than my work-outs suffering, was also the fact that everyday tasks…..picking up and carrying my baby around….were painful and irritated my lower back. This is currently no longer the case.
Prior to Danny, I was unaware of my improper technique in various work-out movements, as basic as as an air squat. Combined with pregnancy and post-pregnancy body changes, I had basically trained my body to compensate on certain back-centric movements, keeping my back and core from being stabilized and the proper muscles engaged. Injury resulted.
To treat my back, Danny performed dry-needling as early as our first session together, and results were immediate. He spent dedicated time within the same session teaching me proper squat technique and drills to practice to help rehabilitate my back, and correct form going forward. Since our 2nd session my back has felt amazing, and I will continue to see Danny on a maintenance basis. Danny is a truly awesome resource for Atlanta area Crossfitters – it is incredible to have access to his advanced knowledge and skills in both the PT and Crossfit world. So grateful Atlanta is now his home base!
-ANDREA K., ATLANTA, GA
So, I have had this left ankle issue that’s been come and go for like a year and a half….Danny has this ‘magician mob.’ he does with my ankle, and viola!! Success! First he tested with a rolling pistol squat (…crazy) before and after the mob. The result was awesome! I was able to stick it on both sides! awesome sauce!!
-QUINANA S., COLUMBUS, GA
Danny is the man! I drove 45 min each way to work with a professional, and that is exactly the kind of service I received. Danny hooked me up with his dry needling skills and taught me to get into better positions during movements. After just 2 visits and implementing what he taught me, I had noticeably less pain and hit a few PR’s. I highly recommend you give him a shot for a movement assessment or any pain you may have.
-KRISTOPHER G., ATLANTA, GA
Daniel Matta is a professional that I would highly recommend to anyone with musculoskeletal injuries. I first met with Dr. Matta after being referred by my PA to learn about hip stabilization techniques. I am a 36 year old male with a complete right hip labral tear. I am currently attending military training and did not want to withdraw myself from the course to have surgery. Dr. Matta showed me techniques to align my hips, strengthen the surrounding muscles and conducted dry needling to alleviate muscle tightness around the hip. He also met with me on a running track to visualize my running technique and gave me advice on how to improve my technique and running style without causing further injury. His professionalism and overall approach to patient care is above and beyond what one can expect. Prior to Dr. Matta, I was attending physical therapy for about 6 months with a different therapist and Dr. Matta’s care far exceeds that of his peers. Dr. Matta listens to his patients and provides the very best care possible. If you want great care, visit Dr. Matta.
-TRAVIS K., ATLANTA, GA
If you have low back pain that is tirggered by lifting weights, Danny is the man to see. I have battled recurring lumbar spine pain that would get better with rest and flare up with training. For several months, I worked with another PT practice in town that was able to help with the pain. But everytime I attempted to return to training, I experienced another flare up and a ton of frustration. In one movement assessment and two follow up appointments with Danny, he indentified the source of the problem, gave me a mobiilty and stretching routine to help me move better and, most importantly, taught me how to stabilize my spine and move properly while training. With his help, I am training again without pain. And for the first time, good movement patterns are more than just a concept that I know is important but can’t apply when it matters in the gym. I can feel it when I put my spine in a bad position and know how to make the adjustments to put it in a good/stable one. I believe this is the key to staying healthy. I could not have gotten to this point with Danny’s help. Thanks again, Danny.
-PAUL C., ATLANTA, GA
Dr. Matta is an amazing PT to work with! Showed me how much my squat needed to improve and the reason why my hip was giving me so much trouble with high volume squats. With the strength and mobility techniques he showed me I feel a new PR coming soon!
-AUSTIN J., ATLANTA, GA
I attended a course put on my Dr. Matta in Houston. I was the chick he said wasn’t breathing right (chest breathing), until he made me laugh. Anyway, I think I have the correct breathing technique down now because I easily PRed my 1RM Clean & Jerk today by 10lbs. In fact, I did it 3x in 1 minute…easy. Why do you care, right? Well, the ONLY thing I changed was my breathing…air all the way out (OK, I laughed to make sure) and then in with the belly air.
Just thought you’d want to know that you make a real difference…I tested and retested to be sure.
Thanks for everything!
-JODIE H., HOUSTON, TX
Earlier this year I was riding my motorcycle when I was t-boned by a car on my left side. Fortunately the only serious injury I sustained was a broken fibula. In the months following the accident I was pretty bummed that my recovery was progressing slowly. I had lost a ton of mobility and range of motion in my left ankle, and the lack of use had caused my left leg to atrophy.
I was in a walking boot and using a cane when I ran into Danny, and after discussing my recovery with him he brought up Performance Dry Needling. I had never heard of the technique but at that point I was open to try anything. He expertly and painlessly inserted the needles into my foot and leg targeting trigger points that immediately began firing. I started to feel movement and sensation in parts of my foot and leg that I hadn’t felt in months. As the euphoria of the whole process set in Danny pulled out a Marc Pro and attached it to the needles with tiny clips. All of a sudden everything became more intensified. A rhythmic surge of energy began running thorough my left leg causing it to twitch and pulsate.
This whole process only took about 15 minutes, but I walked away feeling 100 times better. My left leg felt reinvigorated, and by the next day I was walking without a boot and cane. Danny did an amazing job treating my injury in a professional and safe manner that made me feel very comfortable with going through a treatment I had no previous knowledge or experience with. I’d highly recommend Danny for anyone who wants to be treated by a PT with tons of experience, who is easy and fun to work with, and who is knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of treatment methods.
-HOKU K., SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Dr. Danny saved my life. Actually he just fixed my lower back, shoulders, and glued my elbows together long enough for me to help CrossFit 808 win the NorCal Regional twice and eventually participate in the 2013 games. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was deadlifting in Spectrum Fitness, now a Gold’s, and very gingery placing the barbell back on the ground after each rep (yes they were metal plates and there was a no drop policy). As the weight got heavier this became increasingly difficult and eventually I throughout my lower back. Luckily I was there with my wife, a PT as well, and she was able to straighten me out enough so that I could walk out the door. For over a year the injury just lingered. In the box I was the guy who had to warm up for an hour before training and it was annoying. Danny and I got to talking out in Hawaii and he thought dry needling might help. It did. Danny also helped stream line my warm up so I spent more time fixing what was broken and less time needlessly floppy around, expending energy that would be better served elsewhere. For a guy training, coaching, and raising his babies in a gym being healthy and efficient during training is essential. Without a doubt I wouldn’t have accomplished half of what I did in Hawaii without Dr. Danny’s help. Once the back was feeling good, my dead lift went up, strength numbers started to climb, and my bottom position had stability it seriously lacked. Even after I was moving better and feeling good, Danny and I kept working and PR’s continued to come. Outside of CrossFit I eventually posted an American Open Qualifying total at the 2012 Honolulu Open (115kg Snatch, 145kg C&J and a 260kg total). Don’t wait until an injury hems you up. Now I am a world champion dad, have a CrossFit Games notch in my belt, and pursuing National Qualifying Totals in the 85kg class. Danny is a great resource if you’re looking a PT to get you better than better and keep you in pursuit of your athletic goals.
-JOE S., COLUMBIA, SC.
After completing my first half marathon, I had unrelenting foot pain for a month. I did the typical rest, ice and elevation with no change in my pain. Every step hurt, especially those first couple of steps out of bed in the morning. I even started taking Tylenol everyday just to be able to walk around without terrible pain. Finally I decided to go see Athletes’ Potential hoping they could help. I worked with Dr. Matta for two weeks (3 total visits) and by the end of those two weeks my pain we decreased by 90%. Dr. Matta taught me how to continue to work on my foot on my own and by the end of the third week I was back to running again. The only regret I have is not going to Athletes’ Potential earlier. I wouldn’t have wasted a month limping around Atlanta.
-KELLY L., ATLANTA, GA
I like to think that I am a relatively decent CrossFit athlete. I love training but it seems like every time I would try and do a WOD more than 3 days a week I would get some annoying pain in the back of my right shoulder. It would be very noticeable after long heavy WODs, like Hero WODs. Finally I decided to seek some help and a friend recommended Danny at Athletes’ Potential. He worked with me for about an hour. This included a long time talking about my injury/athletic history and what seemed to trigger my pain. He then watched me do a few basic movements like a push up and pull up. After only a few minutes of moving Danny had teased out where my movement restrictions were and how to fix them. Who knew lacking shoulder rotation could cause you to have pain. I only saw Danny twice and my shoulder is 75% better at this point. Thanks to Danny I now know how to work on my own business and I have no doubt that all my pain will resolve once I regain all of my motion. Thanks Danny.
-ROBERT M., ATLANTA GA
I injured my hip during a back squat strength session that rendered me unable to bend over. During my FIRST session:
A) They relieved the tension in the my lower back and glutes, which provided me 90% mobility.
B) They provided me with the tools to improve to the remaining 10% over the next couple of weeks.
C) They helped me identify what I did to cause the injury so I could avoid the same mistake.
Athletes' Potential focuses and emphasizes preventation through mobility and proper form and training. However, they are absolutely amazing at FIXING athletic injuries. As a side note, after my session and two weeks of his prescribed mobility work, I PR’d my back squat by 30 lbs.
-XANTHE N., ATLANTA, GA
Don’t wait!!!
If you’re reading this it’s because you have pain or discomfort and you’re an athlete. I have had hip pain for at least 2 years before I got serious about not wanting to have hip pain. 20 year cyclist, then avid runner, then added crossfit. So, I’m in okay shape.
I was almost angry with myself when I left Athletes' Potential's office after the first visit for not going sooner. He listened to my issues, let me explain to him what I THOUGHT they were, then gently offered some solutions that honestly had me feeling better that same day. I really love running and have been working on doing some personal bests and Danny inadvertently has helped me by correcting mechanics that I didn’t even know were part of running. I was impressed with his results, of course but his ability to teach why he’s doing what he’s doing is most impressive. I really appreciated that he started with an end in mind. Meaning he wanted to get me better and equip me with exercises that wouldn’t require constant revisits. While he’s a great guy and the visits are educational, the expense can add up so being able to help myself was huge. If you’re reading this then you’re thinking about it. The number is 470-355-2016. 3-2-1... Go!
-JEFF L., ATLANTA, GA
I do not regularly write reviews on Yelp, but feel compelled to share my experience with Athletes' Potential because hopefully they can help others the same way they were able to help me.
I first met Dr. Matta at a seminar in Tampa, FL where I live about mobility and injury prevention/rehabilitation because I herniated a lumbar disc in June. The seminar was awesome and I could see Dr. Matta was different and had something special. I just recently flew from Tampa, FL to Atlanta, Ga specifically to see Dr. Matta. I couldn’t be happier with the results and the cutting edge therapy he was able to perform on my to resolve back pain, but more importantly address the underlying issue and prevent future injuries from happening. He is a DPT which is the highest certification in physical therapy and fellowship trained in dry needling which he performed on me with great results. Thank you so much, Dr. Matta for your time and the pursuit of excellence in your career, because it makes a huge difference in patient lives like myself.
-JOHN G., TAMPA, FL
Three days after obtaining a small meniscal tear, I was very fortunate to have an appointment with Dr. Matta. Before my visit, I found myself having trouble walking comfortably, and climbing the stairs to my front door was a formidable feat. After he worked to reduce my swelling and relax the tissues surrounding my knee, I was astonished when I returned home and was able to move around without pain.
After my second visit, Dr. Matta developed a detailed training protocol to help me address the stability issues that caused my injury. During each step of my rehabilitation, he has been more than willing to answer my questions and even took time to call me after my MRI to explain the results in an understandable manner. It has been apparent to me that Danny’s primary goal is to help his patients get back to normal as quickly and in as few visits as possible.
As a busy mother, teacher and crossfitter, my time and resources are limited, but thanks to the help of Athlete’s Potential, I am getting back to my normal activities without invasive, costly procedures. I would highly recommend Dr. Matta to anyone would is looking for a highly-skilled, efficient, and effective physical therapist.
-BRANDIE F., ATLANTA, GA
Dr. Matta is nothing short of a miracle worker. I was in a boot for 12 weeks for a torn fascia, then months of PT at a practice where I went twice a week for months. After attending one of Danny’s mobility clinics, I decided I had waited long enough to heal and made an appointment to see him. After the first visit, I was practically pain free. He quickly assessed why I was still in pain, gave me the appropriate exercises, and after 2 visits I was completely pain free. I am stronger than I was before the injury and know exactly how to avoid future injury. I only wish I had gone to see him months earlier.
-PAULA W., DECATUR, GA
Dr. Matta knows his stuff! His large group clinics are great for raising client awareness about the importance of spending focused time on mobility before a workout. His one-on-one sessions are great for reinforcing that, and getting into specific issues that an individual client deals with. For me, it’s my mega shoulder mobility and lockout – Dr. Matta gave me some specific exercises to work on that and I 100% feel the difference when I don’t do them before I WOD and when I do. As he says, it’s not just about what happens in the office with him, it’s about what you do outside the office to take care of yourself and keep making improvements… Can’t recommend him highly enough.
-KRISTINA G., ATLANTA, GA
I highly recommend Dr. Matta. I am 49 year old who has seen significant fitness improvements doing crossfit over the past 2 years but I developed shoulder pain that was significantly limiting my workouts. After only 4 visits, my shoulder pain is almost completely gone and my mobility has increased significantly. Thanks to the treatment and instruction Dr. Matta provided, I feel confident that I have the knowledge and tools to keep my shoulders strong and mobile.
-DAN H., ATLANTA, GA
Much like others who have posted on here, I don’t typically write reviews unless I have an experience that is on a whole different level. My experience with Dr. Matta has been nothing short of amazing.
I’ve seen Dr. Matta on several occasions now, for different reasons, and am astounded at his knowledge. Going and doing his Movement and Mobility Assessment is something I would recommend to anyone! I learned more in this 1 hour session than I have in all the time I’ve spent with average physical therapists combined. I had no pre-existing injury going into this Assessment; I was looking for an increase in athletic performance. Through making a couple small adjustments to my squat setup as well as mobilizing some key points in my glutes and hip flexors, Dr. Matta helped me increase my back squat max by 15 lbs the very next time I lifted (within 5 days).
I’ve also seen Dr. Matta for an entrapped nerve. I had a scenario where my Soleus muscle locked down on the Tibial nerve (just below my calf) and I had an extremely sharp pain on the inside of my heel where this Tibial nerve branches off. After a week of pain and no relief from trying to work it out myself, I went to Dr. Matta for a Dry Needling session as well as some soft tissue work . After this 1 session and 2 days of rest, I was back to crossfitting and weightlifting with zero pain.
I can’t recommend Dr. Matta and Athlete’s Potential enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and does a wonderful job of following up with you to see how you’re doing. The experience goes beyond the appointment itself with him assigning you “homework” to continually work on improving mobility, correcting imbalances, and making progress towards your goal of improving performance or recovering.
-JOE J., ATLANTA, GA
I am a competitive Powerlifter and went to Dr. Matta about 3 weeks out from the World Championships. My right shoulder was very unhappy and I knew that with the level of pain I was in I would likely not perform well.
After only two sessions I felt a HUGE difference and was pain-free come meet day. Not only did I set new personal records but I set a new American Record with my 402lb squat AND won the World Championship!
Dr. Matta’s work on my shoulder made a huge difference in my ability to perform at my best that day! I recommend him highly.
-LARA S., JOHNS CREEK, GA
For as long as I can remember I have had a headache everyday along with pain in my jaw. I have tried many different ways to relieve the pain, however nothing ever seemed to work. After finally listening to my boyfriend’s recommendation, I made an appointment at Athlete’s Potential. After one visit, several weeks ago, I have not had a single headache and no longer feel any pain in my jaw. I highly recommend Dr. Matta and his work.
-DANI P., ATLANTA, GA
Danny is outstanding, came in with some hip dysfunction and left feeling fantastic! Not to mention he will get you out of the office and all better in 2-3 visits. The man!
-KELLY L., DECATUR, GA
My fiancé, Anna Marie has struggled with back and hip pain since a deadlift injury in 2013 put her on the sidelines for several months. After seeing another physical therapist weekly for two months, her hip pain still flared up after deadlifts and heavy squats. She made the switch to Athlete’s Potential, and Danny was able to relieve her pain in just TWO sessions. He did a lot of dry needling, but most importantly, he watched Anna Marie lift so that she could correct the issues with her deadlift form. One week later, Anna Marie PR’ed her snatch by 5 lbs and overhead squat by 30 lbs! Everybody loves PR’s, but we both love the cost savings from switching to Athlete’s Potential. We had been shelling out $125 weekly for several months at other physical therapist’s office. Danny helps athletes prevent pain and stay out of his office. For that, he definitely deserves 5 stars!
-ERIC W., ATLANTA, GA.
I went to see Danny after I tweaked my shoulder doing oly lifts. He showed me how to mobilize my ankles and hips to get into a better squat position, thus making my shoulder position more stable. He did some dry needling on my low back to help me recover from some not-so-great deadlifts. We worked on refining my deadlift form. Deadlifts are strong now. Highly recommend Danny for helping you troubleshoot your movement and mobility issues. So glad he’s in Atlanta. So grateful he’s doing mobility nights at CrossFit Decatur. Go see him now.
-HARMON W., ATLANTA, GA
I injured my lower back during this year’s Crossfit competition season, and after months and months of fighting through the pain in order to keep working-out, as well as trying to rehabilitate it in other ways (including seeing a highly-referred Orthopedic, who basically prescribed me meds I wasn’t comfortable taking and sent me on my way….), I made an appointment with Danny for PT. After two sessions with Danny, my back is currently pain free. A lower back injury is all consuming, and I haven’t felt this good, both mentally and physically, in months. I have a 14-month-old, and more important than my work-outs suffering, was also the fact that everyday tasks…..picking up and carrying my baby around….were painful and irritated my lower back. This is currently no longer the case.
Prior to Danny, I was unaware of my improper technique in various work-out movements, as basic as as an air squat. Combined with pregnancy and post-pregnancy body changes, I had basically trained my body to compensate on certain back-centric movements, keeping my back and core from being stabilized and the proper muscles engaged. Injury resulted.
To treat my back, Danny performed dry-needling as early as our first session together, and results were immediate. He spent dedicated time within the same session teaching me proper squat technique and drills to practice to help rehabilitate my back, and correct form going forward. Since our 2nd session my back has felt amazing, and I will continue to see Danny on a maintenance basis. Danny is a truly awesome resource for Atlanta area Crossfitters – it is incredible to have access to his advanced knowledge and skills in both the PT and Crossfit world. So grateful Atlanta is now his home base!
-ANDREA K., ATLANTA, GA
So, I have had this left ankle issue that’s been come and go for like a year and a half….Danny has this ‘magician mob.’ he does with my ankle, and viola!! Success! First he tested with a rolling pistol squat (…crazy) before and after the mob. The result was awesome! I was able to stick it on both sides! awesome sauce!!
-QUINANA S., COLUMBUS, GA
Danny is the man! I drove 45 min each way to work with a professional, and that is exactly the kind of service I received. Danny hooked me up with his dry needling skills and taught me to get into better positions during movements. After just 2 visits and implementing what he taught me, I had noticeably less pain and hit a few PR’s. I highly recommend you give him a shot for a movement assessment or any pain you may have.
-KRISTOPHER G., ATLANTA, GA
Daniel Matta is a professional that I would highly recommend to anyone with musculoskeletal injuries. I first met with Dr. Matta after being referred by my PA to learn about hip stabilization techniques. I am a 36 year old male with a complete right hip labral tear. I am currently attending military training and did not want to withdraw myself from the course to have surgery. Dr. Matta showed me techniques to align my hips, strengthen the surrounding muscles and conducted dry needling to alleviate muscle tightness around the hip. He also met with me on a running track to visualize my running technique and gave me advice on how to improve my technique and running style without causing further injury. His professionalism and overall approach to patient care is above and beyond what one can expect. Prior to Dr. Matta, I was attending physical therapy for about 6 months with a different therapist and Dr. Matta’s care far exceeds that of his peers. Dr. Matta listens to his patients and provides the very best care possible. If you want great care, visit Dr. Matta.
-TRAVIS K., ATLANTA, GA
If you have low back pain that is tirggered by lifting weights, Danny is the man to see. I have battled recurring lumbar spine pain that would get better with rest and flare up with training. For several months, I worked with another PT practice in town that was able to help with the pain. But everytime I attempted to return to training, I experienced another flare up and a ton of frustration. In one movement assessment and two follow up appointments with Danny, he indentified the source of the problem, gave me a mobiilty and stretching routine to help me move better and, most importantly, taught me how to stabilize my spine and move properly while training. With his help, I am training again without pain. And for the first time, good movement patterns are more than just a concept that I know is important but can’t apply when it matters in the gym. I can feel it when I put my spine in a bad position and know how to make the adjustments to put it in a good/stable one. I believe this is the key to staying healthy. I could not have gotten to this point with Danny’s help. Thanks again, Danny.
-PAUL C., ATLANTA, GA
Dr. Matta is an amazing PT to work with! Showed me how much my squat needed to improve and the reason why my hip was giving me so much trouble with high volume squats. With the strength and mobility techniques he showed me I feel a new PR coming soon!
-AUSTIN J., ATLANTA, GA
I attended a course put on my Dr. Matta in Houston. I was the chick he said wasn’t breathing right (chest breathing), until he made me laugh. Anyway, I think I have the correct breathing technique down now because I easily PRed my 1RM Clean & Jerk today by 10lbs. In fact, I did it 3x in 1 minute…easy. Why do you care, right? Well, the ONLY thing I changed was my breathing…air all the way out (OK, I laughed to make sure) and then in with the belly air.
Just thought you’d want to know that you make a real difference…I tested and retested to be sure.
Thanks for everything!
-JODIE H., HOUSTON, TX
Earlier this year I was riding my motorcycle when I was t-boned by a car on my left side. Fortunately the only serious injury I sustained was a broken fibula. In the months following the accident I was pretty bummed that my recovery was progressing slowly. I had lost a ton of mobility and range of motion in my left ankle, and the lack of use had caused my left leg to atrophy.
I was in a walking boot and using a cane when I ran into Danny, and after discussing my recovery with him he brought up Performance Dry Needling. I had never heard of the technique but at that point I was open to try anything. He expertly and painlessly inserted the needles into my foot and leg targeting trigger points that immediately began firing. I started to feel movement and sensation in parts of my foot and leg that I hadn’t felt in months. As the euphoria of the whole process set in Danny pulled out a Marc Pro and attached it to the needles with tiny clips. All of a sudden everything became more intensified. A rhythmic surge of energy began running thorough my left leg causing it to twitch and pulsate.
This whole process only took about 15 minutes, but I walked away feeling 100 times better. My left leg felt reinvigorated, and by the next day I was walking without a boot and cane. Danny did an amazing job treating my injury in a professional and safe manner that made me feel very comfortable with going through a treatment I had no previous knowledge or experience with. I’d highly recommend Danny for anyone who wants to be treated by a PT with tons of experience, who is easy and fun to work with, and who is knowledgeable and skilled in a wide variety of treatment methods.
-HOKU K., SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
Dr. Danny saved my life. Actually he just fixed my lower back, shoulders, and glued my elbows together long enough for me to help CrossFit 808 win the NorCal Regional twice and eventually participate in the 2013 games. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was deadlifting in Spectrum Fitness, now a Gold’s, and very gingery placing the barbell back on the ground after each rep (yes they were metal plates and there was a no drop policy). As the weight got heavier this became increasingly difficult and eventually I throughout my lower back. Luckily I was there with my wife, a PT as well, and she was able to straighten me out enough so that I could walk out the door. For over a year the injury just lingered. In the box I was the guy who had to warm up for an hour before training and it was annoying. Danny and I got to talking out in Hawaii and he thought dry needling might help. It did. Danny also helped stream line my warm up so I spent more time fixing what was broken and less time needlessly floppy around, expending energy that would be better served elsewhere. For a guy training, coaching, and raising his babies in a gym being healthy and efficient during training is essential. Without a doubt I wouldn’t have accomplished half of what I did in Hawaii without Dr. Danny’s help. Once the back was feeling good, my dead lift went up, strength numbers started to climb, and my bottom position had stability it seriously lacked. Even after I was moving better and feeling good, Danny and I kept working and PR’s continued to come. Outside of CrossFit I eventually posted an American Open Qualifying total at the 2012 Honolulu Open (115kg Snatch, 145kg C&J and a 260kg total). Don’t wait until an injury hems you up. Now I am a world champion dad, have a CrossFit Games notch in my belt, and pursuing National Qualifying Totals in the 85kg class. Danny is a great resource if you’re looking a PT to get you better than better and keep you in pursuit of your athletic goals.
-JOE S., COLUMBIA, SC.
After completing my first half marathon, I had unrelenting foot pain for a month. I did the typical rest, ice and elevation with no change in my pain. Every step hurt, especially those first couple of steps out of bed in the morning. I even started taking Tylenol everyday just to be able to walk around without terrible pain. Finally I decided to go see Athletes’ Potential hoping they could help. I worked with Dr. Matta for two weeks (3 total visits) and by the end of those two weeks my pain we decreased by 90%. Dr. Matta taught me how to continue to work on my foot on my own and by the end of the third week I was back to running again. The only regret I have is not going to Athletes’ Potential earlier. I wouldn’t have wasted a month limping around Atlanta.
-KELLY L., ATLANTA, GA
I like to think that I am a relatively decent CrossFit athlete. I love training but it seems like every time I would try and do a WOD more than 3 days a week I would get some annoying pain in the back of my right shoulder. It would be very noticeable after long heavy WODs, like Hero WODs. Finally I decided to seek some help and a friend recommended Danny at Athletes’ Potential. He worked with me for about an hour. This included a long time talking about my injury/athletic history and what seemed to trigger my pain. He then watched me do a few basic movements like a push up and pull up. After only a few minutes of moving Danny had teased out where my movement restrictions were and how to fix them. Who knew lacking shoulder rotation could cause you to have pain. I only saw Danny twice and my shoulder is 75% better at this point. Thanks to Danny I now know how to work on my own business and I have no doubt that all my pain will resolve once I regain all of my motion. Thanks Danny.
-ROBERT M., ATLANTA GA
