Chris completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware, where he earned a bachelor of science with distinction while completing a senior thesis in the physical therapy department under Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler. Chris was a member of the varsity men’s tennis team, scholar athlete, captain in 2000, and recipient of the Lee J Hyncik award for excellence in athletics and academics. He remained at the University of Delaware to earn a degree in physical therapy (2003) while completing an orthopedic/sports graduate fellowship 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 of Lenox Hill Hospital as a physical therapist and researcher. Chris also assumed the role of managing therapist at NY Orthopedics PT (2009-10) before deciding to further pursue his work as a physical therapist and clinical educator. Chris currently owns his own practice Chris Johnson PT LLC and also holds part time hours at New York Sports Med and Physical Therapy. He is one of the founding members of the PT Project Continuing Education Series. Chris is also a competitive triathlete and recently qualified for the Half Ironman World Championships in Clearwater. Recently, Chris became certified as a triathlon coach (ITCA), to compliment his work as a physical therapist, especially when providing rehabilitation to individuals who participate in endurance-based sports.
"Most people rarely experience balance when standing, but actually maintain a constant state of imbalance. Simply because you don't fall down doesn't mean you are balanced; try not moving any muscle when you stand and see how long it takes for you to fall down. You make constant, ...
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This post goes out to all you new physical therapy graduates. I hope this advice will help guide you on your professional journey. I have been incredibly fortunate when it comes to my experiences and mentors ...
If you had to tell your patients the five best exercises to do every day (keeping safety, simplicity, and efficacy in mind), what would they be??
Electrical stimulation when combined with volitional exercises yields superior quadriceps function and should be routinely employed during rehabilitation to overcome quadriceps inhibition
A simple and reliable approach to quantify a knee effusion can be seen in this video.