Dr. Chris D

About

Chris has been the owner and director of Physiofitness Physical Therapy since 1996 and has over 25 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports therapy. Certified in Full Body Active Release Techniques®, Chris' specialty is in advanced manual therapy. Being a former triathlete, golfer and avid surfer, Chris fully understands the physical needs and injuries that often arise from training and participating in sports. His areas of expertise include shoulder rehabilitation, hand trauma, post-surgical knee & hip rehabilitation, orthotic management as well as acute cervical/lumbar/sacral dysfunction. His philosophy of treating the individual, not just the injury, drives the attitude of practice. Chris is an active member of both the American Physical Therapy Association and American Diabetes Association. Being a Type 1 diabetic for 15 years, Chris is passionate about proper exercise and nutrition to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.Physiofitness is a team of professional movement specialists dedicated to treating the individual, not just the injury. We are New Yorkers, triathletes, cyclists, hikers, golfers, dancers, travelers, musicians, bodybuilders, surfers, CrossFitters, yogis, rugby and soccer players. We feed the spirit. And we know movement. For the past 25 years we have successfully transitioned our clients from painful conditions which they thought were "something I had to live with" into free-moving, pain-free fans.