Ben Gold is passionate about physical therapy. He believes you should be able to perform physical therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home or office.
Ben attended the University of Melbourne, Australia, where he graduated with degrees in Science (majoring in Anatomy) and Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy), with high honors. After moving with his wife to New York City, Ben furthered his studies by completing a Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy (MCMT). Ben is currently completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Des Moines.
Ben has worked as a physical therapist in managerial positions at leading clinics in both Australia and New York, and is fully licensed in both Australia and New York State.
Ben is trained in the Geoffrey Maitland concept of Manipulative Physiotherapy – an Australian assessment and treatment technique which focuses on continuous assessment and feedback. Together with Maitland, Ben is an expert in the McKenzie method, Mulligan mobilization, Travel and Simons trigger point myofascial release, Strain-Counter Strain, Neurodynamic mobilization, skilled spinal manipulation, and Muscle Energy Techniques.
As a result of his extensive hands-on experience, Ben has taught Manual Therapy seminars to doctors, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and occupational therapists throughout the United States, including the states of Florida, Connecticut, Illinois and Kansas. Locally, Ben has spoken at Beth Israel Hospital, Equinox, “E” at Equinox and provided ergonomic consultation for The Economist, Colgate-Palmolive and The Hearst Corporation. Ben currently writes articles for the Examiner, imparting knowledge from his vast skill and experience within the field.
Ben places large emphasis on manual therapy, and believes that focused and specific exercise, together with education, is the key to a successful outcome. As a result of his philosophy, Ben has helped rehabilitate thousands of people back to full health.
Ben’s special interests include high-level athletic rehabilitation, performing arts injury, complex lower back pain, cervicogenic headache, patellofemoral (knee) pain, post-surgical ACL rehabilitation, rotator cuff and labral repairs, pre/post- natal rehabilitation, and chronic pain.
Ben has worked with some of the best spinal, knee, hip and shoulder surgeons in New York, together with many physiatrists, pain management, and sport medicine specialists. Ben is an avid sportsperson, and has also played the piano for over 15 years, so is acutely aware of the injuries musicians frequently encounter.
Ben can be reached at bgold@hptnyc.com.
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