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METHOD
The Rehab Method was developed by Victoria Moran a physical therapist in NYC. She is an alum of the Hospital for Special Surgery where she completed a sports physical therapy residency during that time she worked on and off the field treating patients. She was also able to observe, collaborate and co-treat with the top orthopedic surgeons in the country.She observed and co-treated patients weekly with Dr. Edward Craig orthopedic surgeon specializing in the shoulder.
During this time Victoria also saw how many people came in from sports related injuries, as well as other exercise groups, classes etc. She has had numerous injuries and understands the frustration that goes along with it.
Victoria's passion is to help people by educating and training them in a safe environment to return to all activities they love.
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I developed 'The Rehab Method' out of a necessity to get clients in line to be stronger and healthier with returning to an enviroment that is safe.
- Victoria Moran
ABOUT
Victoria Moran, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST & PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Victoria Moran earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Touro College in 2006 and specializes in the treatment of orthopedic conditions. Her interest in the shoulder, spine, core stabilization, sport injuries as well as functional movement integration. Her clinical and research interests are in conservative and post-surgical rehabilitation of shoulder, knee, hip, spine including core stabilization as well as sports injuries and prevention.
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Victoria puts education at the forefront of her professional life. She has successfully completed over 30 post doctoral courses in topics ranging from sports rehabilitation of the shoulder and knee, spine disorders and treatment, Orthopedic extremity disorders and Current Concepts in Rehabilitation to name a few.
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She has been an invited and keynote speaker at numerous medical conference, universities and national organizations, professional education courses, support groups and patient and public education seminars on assorted topics in orthopedics, wellness, injury prevention, core stabilization and sports medicine. Victoria has been published in textbooks both nationally and internationally.
Victoria is certified in Scroth for treatment of Scoliosis, the Functional Movement Screen, Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy (MCMT) and is currently undergoing Polestar Pilates Certification. She has attended and completed the Hospital for Special Surgeries Hip Certification Course.
Victoria has been a physical therapist and educator for more than14 years. Before opening Victoria Moran Physical Therapy, she worked in a private outpatient Orthopedic facility which was part of the Hospital for Special Surgeries Referral Network.
Most recently she worked at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for 7 years. During this time she designed and implemented pre and post operative home exercises programs for patients undergoing arthroplasty procedures. She also implemented an educational series inviting numerous of the HSS surgeons to come lecture to the staff at the Joint Mobilty center at HSS. Victoria took part in all aspects of the Professional education department at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Victoria worked closely with Dr. Edward Craig and Dr. Sculco gaining invaluable experience treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions at various stages (pre-post operative and various stages of recovery). This enabled her to be directly involved in direct patient care in the MD’s office offering home exercises and advice to the patients. She has expertise in pre-post operative process involved with joint replacements, spine surgeries, sports injuries and rehabilitation along with many other orthopedic operations.
Victoria completed an APTA accredited Sports Residency Program at the Hospital for Special Surgery and is working towards her Sports Certified Specialist (SCS). This enabled her to work with numerous athletes on and off the field. During this time she was able to observe over 10 plus surgeries, work closely in the offices of some of the top sports orthopedic surgeons in the country and learn directly from them.
Over the past year Victoria has lectured in over a dozen engagements including Hospital for Special Surgery Physiatry medical grand rounds, professional education courses sponsored by the Hospital for Special Surgery rehabilitation department.
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Throughout her career Victoria has focused on educating her peers, students, physicians and public. Victoria has served as an adjunct faculty member and instructor in the physical therapy program of Hunter College as well as The Hospital for Special Surgeries Orthopedic Residency Program.
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Her knowledge of the body makes her attentive to detail. She is passionate about returning patients to pain free lives. Her treatment caters specifically to each patient’s individual needs. Having sustained multiple injuries herself, Victoria understands how frustrating injuries can be and how important a quick recovery is for overall well-being. Her specialized skills and positive energy helps her patients avoid surgery and return to prior or higher levels of function and activity.