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.
When an athlete gets tired we usually think that it is solely because of muscle fatigue. New research from the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT), however, suggests that our brain can fatigue as well (Central Fatigue).
It comes as no surprise that there is a lower incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among ballet and modern dancers relative to athletes participating in sports such as basketball, football, and soccer.
The problem lies in the simple fact that we are not able to adequately visualize the scapulae during exercise unless you have a personal assistant that video records you during training sessions.
A recent article written by Gina Kolata titled “Treat Me, but No Tricks Please” focuses on the lack of evidence based medicine that is practiced when it comes to treating certain orthopedic conditions such as hamstring strains and plantar fasciitis.