MEET YOUR DOCTORVoltex PT · North Austin
Sports physical therapist in Austin, TX
A lifelong tennis player who believes power is nothing without control. Dr. Douglas blends dry needling, strength training, breathwork and postural restoration to help athletes and active adults move and perform without pain.
DPTTouro CollegeBSUniversity of OklahomaTennisLifelong player
Focus
Tennis and pickleball players, strength athletes, posture, breathing and TMJ
Education
BS in Health and Exercise Sciences, University of Oklahoma. DPT, Touro College
Special interest
Breathwork, postural restoration and the breathing–nervous system connection
Treats with
Trigger point dry needling, strength training, breathwork and hands-on care
About Dr. Douglas
Dr. Douglas King is a sports physical therapist in Austin, Texas, at Voltex Physical Therapy. He specializes in sports rehabilitation and functional training, helping athletes and active adults recover from injury, prevent setbacks and keep doing what they love without pain.
Beyond orthopedic care, Dr. Douglas focuses on the connection between the respiratory system and the central nervous system. Through education and individualized treatment, he helps clients improve breathing mechanics, reduce stress and build a more resilient, pain-free body.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Sciences from the University of Oklahoma and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College.
On and off the court
Dr. Douglas has played tennis his whole life, and his passion for strength training started at a young age. Both shape how he treats today, with a focus on movement quality, motor control and functional strength in every plan.
Whether you want to return to sport, get back into the gym, improve your posture or breathe more efficiently, he builds the plan around your goals.
Specialties
Elbow, shoulder and knee pain from court sports, plus the strength to keep playing.
Pickleball & tennis physical therapy →
Pain in the gym, treated with dry needling and smarter strength training.
Performance physical therapy →
Breathing mechanics and posture work for a more resilient, less stressed body.
Conditions we treat →
Clicking, locking and jaw pain, treated with dry needling and hands-on care.
TMJ physical therapy →
Power is nothing without control.
Dr. Douglas’s philosophy
Treatment approach
Releases tight muscle bands and trigger points that drive pain.
Addresses muscle imbalances so you move with control and power.
Improves breathing mechanics, posture and stress.
Restores joint and soft-tissue motion.
