MEET DONNY
Donny Chan
PT, DPT, OCS, MSCS, CKTP, CFPS
Dr. Chan, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, works with patients who are dealing with orthopedic and neurological dysfunction. He utilizes a biomechanical assessment along with functional movement analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s symptoms. He utilizes manual therapy techniques and neuromuscular reeducation to retrain areas of injury to restore optimal health and function to each client.
CLINICAL APPROACH
For individuals with neurological conditions, Dr. Chan’s approach centers around the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. He identifies primary body areas of impairment that directly impact activity limitations and participation that can be addressed with specific therapeutic interventions to maximize independence with daily activities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & BEYOND
Donny believes that one can never stop learning. He is currently pursuing an advanced manual certification through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) to continue advancing his skill set. In addition, Donny serves as a guest lecturer at the DPT program at Dominican College, lecturing on Basic Principles of Physical Therapy and Neuropathophysiology in Clinical Medicine.
CLINICAL SPECIALTIES
Hip Pathology
Shoulder Pathology
Spinal Dysfunction
Parkinson’s, Neurological Injury and Impairment
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
2024 Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
2023 Certified Fall Prevention Specialist
2023 LSVT BIG Certified Clinician
2022 Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified
2021 HSS Rehabilitation Hip Preservation Certified Clinician
2017 Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
2016 Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist
2014 Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Touro College
2007 Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Stony Brook University
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:
“Donny Chan is the BEST. He worked with patience and kindness to move me from incapacitating pain to full recovery. I have never had a PT experience like it, and I really can't recommend Thrive enough as a practice.”
— ANDREW S.
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