My Story - Ian Feldman, MS, PT

As the founder of Advanced Physical Therapy of NY and a PT for over 20 years, I have a unique understanding and empathy for my clients because of my personal journey with this illness. At age 11, I was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, a condition where blood supply is interrupted to the ball part (femoral head) of the hip joint. After many stressful visits to an array of specialists, I underwent surgery (femoral osteotomy) to correct the deformity, followed by intensive physical therapy. Many years later, the early onset of osteoarthritis created chronic pain and dysfunction. I managed through my own treatments and knowledge of physical therapy up until January 21, 2016. On this date, at the age of 37, I had a total hip replacement. Again through physical therapy, I was able to return to work and live an active lifestyle. My personal journey not only made me a better therapist, it helps me to fully commiserate and connect with each and every client I treat. Feel free to reach out to me personally and in confidence at ian@advancedptny.com.

I'm so excited to join as the newest team member at Advanced Physical Therapy of NY! I am an occupational therapist and alumna of Yeshiva University’s OT doctoral program. Hailing from Boca Raton, Florida, I moved to NYC in September 2021 to begin graduate school and pursue my passion of becoming an OT. Since then, I have developed an interest in treating conditions involving the hand and upper extremities, as well as a focus on proper body mechanics, adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental and home modifications to optimize desired outcomes and maximize overall independence for my clients. My goals include working toward certification in hand therapy and opening my own practice in the future. Feel free to reach out to me personally and in confidence at brynna@advancedptny.com.