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Dr. Suzanne Semanson

Physical Therapist

Suzanne Semanson Physical Therapy, PLLC, New York

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Dr. Suzanne Semanson

Physical Therapist

Suzanne Semanson Physical Therapy, PLLC, New York

About Dr. Suzanne Semanson

Dr. Semanson is a board-certified orthopedic specialist in physical therapy specializing in performing arts medicine and has been teaching and providing physical therapy services in New York City for over 17 years. She currently provides physical therapy services and yoga instruction in her private practice to active people seeking specialized care, specifically in treating hip pain and hEDS/EDS. Dr Semanson's passion in treating hip pain commenced before her career in physical therapy as a young dancer with a hip injury. Treating hip pain has remained a consistent thread of passion throughout her career, from treating yoga practitioners, dancers of varying styles and levels to teaching PT students and clinicians evidence-based nonsurgical, pre & post-surgical treatment of hip conditions.

Dr. Semanson incorporates her vast experience and training as a certified manual physical therapist, dancer, registered yoga teacher and certified mat Pilates instructor into physical therapy sessions to treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries to restore function and optimize performance. She consistently seeks additional educational opportunities regarding the latest techniques in the treatment of hip pain through Alison Grimaldi's course offerings and is a member of Alison Grimaldi's Hip Academy.

University Qualifications & Awards

  • Columbia University - Programs in Physical Therapy Clinical Excellence Award (2020)
  • NYU's Harkness Center for Dance Injuries Fellowship in Performing Arts Physical Therapy - founding program Director
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist - APTA (2014-2034)
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2006) Bachelor of Science - University of Michigan (1999)

Years of Clinical Practice

18

Positions & Skills

  • Orthopedic Specialist in Physical Therapy
  • Performing Arts Medicine
  • Physical Therapy Services
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Treatment of Hip Pain
  • Treatment of Hip Disorders (including hEDS/EDS)
  • Evidence-Based Nonsurgical Treatment
  • Pre & Post-Surgical Treatment of Hip Conditions
  • Orthopedic Specialist in Physical Therapy
  • Performing Arts Medicine
  • Physical Therapy Services
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Treatment of Hip Pain
  • Treatment of Hip Disorders (including hEDS/EDS)
  • Evidence-Based Nonsurgical Treatment
  • Pre & Post-Surgical Treatment of Hip Conditions
  • Certified Manual Physical Therapist
  • Dancer (with experience in performing arts)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment
  • Restoration of Function and Optimization of Performance
  • Education and Training in Physical Therapy
  • Continuing Education in Latest Treatment Techniques for Hip Pain
  • Member of Alison Grimaldi's Hip Academy
  • Certified Manual Physical Therapist
  • Dancer (with experience in performing arts)
  • Registered Yoga Teacher
  • Certified Mat Pilates Instructor
  • Musculoskeletal Injury Treatment
  • Restoration of Function and Optimization of Performance
  • Education and Training in Physical Therapy
  • Continuing Education in Latest Treatment Techniques for Hip Pain
  • Member of Dr. Alison Grimaldi's Hip Academy

About Suzanne Semanson Physical Therapy, PLLC

In her clinical practice, Dr. Semanson thrives working with clients in which physical therapy “failed them” elsewhere and finally experience relief and recovery through a customized approach of compassionate care integrating their goals, manual therapy, yoga and effective movement re-education techniques to provide true healing so that her clients can finally return to living the life they love.

Business Services

  • manual therapy techniques (osteopathic joint mobilization techniques
  • soft tissue mobilization including myofascial release
  • acupressure/trigger point release
  • instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
  • active release technique
  • strain-counter-strain technique)
  • neuromuscular re-education (hands-on and imagery assisted motor control retraining)
  • therapeutic exercises (stretches, strengthening, stabilization)
  • taping techniques (Kinesio- / Mcconnell / Elasticon)
  • Reformer and mat Pilates
  • asana re-education
  • dance re-education
  • manual therapy techniques (osteopathic joint mobilization techniques
  • soft tissue mobilization including myofascial release
  • acupressure/trigger point release
  • instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
  • active release technique
  • strain-counter-strain technique)
  • neuromuscular re-education (hands-on and imagery assisted motor control retraining)
  • therapeutic exercises (stretches, strengthening, stabilization)
  • taping techniques (Kinesio- / Mcconnell / Elasticon)
  • Reformer and mat Pilates
  • asana re-education
  • dance re-education.

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