Daniel Dongo, MS, ATC, CSCS

Daniel brings an extensive array of knowledge and sports medicine experience to Athletic Physical Therapy. Prior to joining the staff at Athletic Physical Therapy’s Westlake Village Center, he was the Head Athletic Trainer for both the Women’s Volleyball and Softball teams at Cal State University of Chico during the 2005 season. He also assisted in the care of various other teams during the fall and spring seasons.

In 2004-05, Daniel spent a year as the Head Athletic Trainer at Chico High School. Prior to that, Daniel worked at the professional athletic level while working as an athletic trainer with the Los Angeles Avengers in the Arena Football League during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. He has also worked with the Asteriks AMA Supercross Medical Staff, West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation and Orthopedic Clinic of Manhattan Beach, L.A. City & L.A. Pierce Colleges, as well as a number of sports camps. He even worked as an athletic trainer and provided on site care on two motion pictures, “Benchwarmers,” a baseball movie, and “All You’ve Got,” a volleyball movie.

To complement his extensive on-field experience, Daniel also brings an impressive educational background to our practice. In 2002 he received his B.A. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Cal State University at Northridge. In 2004 Daniel obtained two major certifications in the fields of sports medicine & strength and conditioning. He became a Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association and was recognized as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He continued his pursuit for higher education by obtaining his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training and he graduated with honors from Cal State University at Chico in 2006. The American Heart Association certifies him in basic life support, CPR, and AED administration.

From all of Dan’s unique experiences in sports medicine, he feels, “Working directly with various athletic teams and individuals has given me the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of all types of orthopedic injuries.”

Daniel’s other areas of interest include traveling, snowboarding, music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

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