Chris Johnson PT
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TEACH Chris combines his clinical and research experience with his athletic background to develop evidence-based presentations for medical practitioners, strength and conditioning specialists, and various athletic populations. Specific areas of expertise lie in post-surgical rehabilitation, manual therapy, sports performance optimization, exercise program design, injury prevention, and weight training modifications for the injured athlete. Chris is a much sought after speaker and has presented at various medical conferences and clinics throughout the USA . 
Speaking Engagement If you are interested in hiring Chris to speak, you can contact him at chris@chrisjohnsonpt.com or by phone at 347-433-6789. |
TRAIN As a physical therapist, Chris realizes that prior to implementing any training program, every athlete must first undergo an evaluation to identify any potential risk factors for injury and address them accordingly.
Christopher Johnson MPT MCMT ITCA Following this corrective phase, Chris develops customized sport specific programs to foster peak athletic performance during the core of an athlete’s season. Chris’ training approach combines the most current medical and training research with his uncanny knowledge of sports and movement to foster optimal performance while avoiding injury. As a certified triathlon coach, Chris is particularly well suited to work with endurance athletes but is an invaluable asset for any athlete looking to gain an edge on the competition or simply improve their performance. |
TREAT Chris is a renowned physical therapist, who practices in New York City and owns a clinic in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. He has an expertise in balancing tissues of the body, retraining movement, and augmenting posture to engender optimal pain-free function. Chris specializes in providing rehabilitation for patients following complex surgical procedures and is a go to therapist for several of New York City’s top surgeons. He is unmatched in treating patients with myofascial pain and dysfunction. 
Facility on West 27th Street Chris’ approach consists of manual and trigger point therapy, neuromuscular retraining, oscillatory techniques, sensorimotor training, spinal stabilization, and education. He actively conducts research and stays current with the body of medical literature in an effort to help his patients.
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| Christopher Johnson, MPT MCMT ITCAChristopher completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, where he earned a bachelor of science (Degree with Distinction) while completing a senior thesis in the physical therapy department under Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler. Christopher was a member of the varsity men’s tennis team, captain in 2000, recipient of the Lee J Hyncik award, and a scholar athlete. He remained at University of Delaware to earn a master’s degree in physical therapy (2003) while completing an orthopedic/sports graduate fellowship at First State Orthopedics under Dr. Michael J. Axe. Following graduation, he relocated to New York City to work at the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT) of Lenox Hill Hospital as a physical therapist and researcher. Christopher also assumed the role of managing therapist at NY Orthopedics PT (2009-10) before deciding to pursue his career ambitions as a physical therapist and freelance educator. Christopher is also a competitive triathlete and has earned amateur elite status. He has completed triathlons at all distances and is preparing to qualify for the Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Recently, he became a certified triathlon coach (ITCA), which compliments his work as a physical therapist, especially when providing rehabilitation to individuals who participate in endurance-based sports. |
