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Hanna Vazquez PT, DPT, OCS, COMT
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist
As an avid athlete and dedicated physical therapist, my desire has always been to merge these passions, setting my clients on a path to optimal wellness and performance while supporting them from a place of empathy and compassion. I am co-owner of Forward Motion Physical Therapy with 25 years of experience as a sports and orthopedic physical therapist. Collaborating closely with runners and athletes of all levels specializing in gait analysis, training regimes, and coaching. I have developed comprehensive credentials in treating runners and athletes of all kinds.
I grew up playing sports and could not imagine my life without them. I have raced and competed in swimming, cycling, and running my whole life. Since I have always enjoyed distance running, it was a natural progression and a wonderful opportunity for me to extend my personal journey into my professional life with the establishment of the Running Lab LLC.
When patients and friends in my athletic community say "I went to my medical practitioner, and they told me to stop running.... to rest, ice, stretch, and gradually return to my training," I became frustrated, knowing so well that the "wait and rest" approach is not always the best solution. As many of you understand, when you cannot train or run, it is like losing a bit of yourself. We feel clouded, lonely, unhappy, misaligned, and desperate.
It does not have to be that way. Let the Running Lab help you regain your confidence and reshape your journey. Your partner, your children, your friends, and coworkers will thank you as you don your kit, lace your shoes, and get moving again.
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Degrees and Education
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Degrees and Education
As a co-founder of Forward Motion Physical Therapy in 2009, Dr. Hanna Vazquez brings over 25 years of physical therapy experience to the practice. Hanna graduated from the University of East London, England in 1995 with BSc Honors in Physiotherapy. She completed an Advanced Masters in Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2003 and a Doct
As a co-founder of Forward Motion Physical Therapy in 2009, Dr. Hanna Vazquez brings over 25 years of physical therapy experience to the practice. Hanna graduated from the University of East London, England in 1995 with BSc Honors in Physiotherapy. She completed an Advanced Masters in Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2003 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from Touro College Bayshore, NY.
Hanna has obtained her Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) designator through the Australian Maitland Seminars in 2013.
Hanna also became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2008.
Hanna continues to stay current with the most up to date evidence-based practice and research by attending international and local conferences and seminars every year for the past 20 years. Understanding the dynamic changes in science, Dr. Vazquez is able to implement her knowledge into the daily treatments of her patients.
Hanna is certified in
- RUN DNA 3D Running Gait Analysis Levels 1 and 2.
- Coaching Level 1.
- Dry Needling Level 1-3
- Graston, Kinesio taping, McConnell. Mulligan
- Maitland Mobilizations
Hanna is an all out hands on PT that will treat all your aches and pains.
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Degrees and Education
I believe in a comprehensive approach to treating athletes and runners. We are different. I explore the nitty gritty of your current and past injuries. To get to the bottom of "why" an injury has occurred, I Iook your biomechanics, training volume and intensity, daily stressors, sleep and lifestyle. Addressing not only the physical asp
I believe in a comprehensive approach to treating athletes and runners. We are different. I explore the nitty gritty of your current and past injuries. To get to the bottom of "why" an injury has occurred, I Iook your biomechanics, training volume and intensity, daily stressors, sleep and lifestyle. Addressing not only the physical aspects of injury and rehabilitation but also the emotional and mental components. I believe that a positive attitude and a supportive environment are the key to achieving success whatever the goal or dream.
“Never stop believing in yourself.”
Keep doing what you love
Keep doing what you love
Keep doing what you love
My favorite distance to run and race is the half marathon. I love competing in sprint and olympic triathlons . I ran my first NYC Marathon in 1998 at 25 years old when I first arrived in NYC. 25 years later I'm still running and will be completing my goal of running the NYC Marathon again at age 50 in 2024. I've also been accepted to comp
My favorite distance to run and race is the half marathon. I love competing in sprint and olympic triathlons . I ran my first NYC Marathon in 1998 at 25 years old when I first arrived in NYC. 25 years later I'm still running and will be completing my goal of running the NYC Marathon again at age 50 in 2024. I've also been accepted to compete in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in July 2024.
How scary is that?
As my friend and running partner, Kim likes to say:
"If it scares and excites you at the same time, say yes!"
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