ABOUT
WHY CHANGE PT?
ABOUT
WHY CHANGE PT?
Matthieu Laurent, P.T.
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic. He is a French licensed Physical Therapist and Osteopath who decided to move to the United States after graduation to gain experience from abroad.
Since his graduations, he has been specializing in treating back pain and running related injuries. As an avid runner himself, he has quickly become passionate about taking care of runners.
Matthieu Laurent, PT
Owner, Physical Therapist, Coach
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic.
After getting his Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine licences in France, Matthieu moved to the United States to enrich his clinical experience. Overall, he has been practicing Physical Therapy for 8 years.
Matthieu has a passion for using his knowledge of the human body, manual skills and exercise, to help patients reach their goals. Since graduating, he has never stopped seeking up-to-date medical knowledge and skills, pursuing competence through training and continuing education. Besides having extensive experience in treating a diverse patient population in outpatient clinics, he has become a specialist in treating orthopedic and running related injuries.
In his spare time, Matthieu enjoys staying active. He is an avid long distance road and trail runner and has completed many marathons and a few ultramarathons. He supports individuals’ pursuits to be active by participating as a medical volunteer for events such as the UTMB, the Mont Blanc Marathon and the NYC Marathon. He has also recently become a RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Coach.
Matthieu's personal experience as a runner has driven him to complete expert training at The Running Clinic in Quebec and attend Harvard Medical School running conferences, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of how to provide the best care for runners.
Matthieu Laurent, PT
Owner, Physical Therapist, Coach
Matthieu Laurent is a provider and founder of Change Physical Therapy Clinic.
After getting his Physical Therapy and Osteopathic Medicine licences in France, Matthieu moved to the United States to enrich his clinical experience. Overall, he has been practicing Physical Therapy for 8 years.
Matthieu has a passion for using his knowledge of the human body, manual skills and exercise, to help patients reach their goals. Since graduating, he has never stopped seeking up-to-date medical knowledge and skills, pursuing competence through training and continuing education. Besides having extensive experience in treating a diverse patient population in outpatient clinics, he has become a specialist in treating orthopedic and running related injuries.
In his spare time, Matthieu enjoys staying active. He is an avid long distance road and trail runner and has completed many marathons and a few ultramarathons. He supports individuals’ pursuits to be active by participating as a medical volunteer for events such as the UTMB, the Mont Blanc Marathon and the NYC Marathon. He has also recently become a RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) Certified Coach.
Matthieu's personal experience as a runner has driven him to complete expert training at The Running Clinic in Quebec and attend Harvard Medical School running conferences, giving him a unique perspective and understanding of how to provide the best care for runners.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (2016 to present)
RUNNING INJURIES
• 1.0 New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries, The Running Clinic; Lyon, France (2016)
• 1.1 Diagnosis and Treatment of Running Injuries, The Running Clinic; Lyon, France (2016)
• 2.0 Running Expert, The Running Clinic; Quebec City, Canada (2017)
• Running Medicine: Focus on Patellofemoral Pain, Harvard Medical School; Cambridge, USA (2018)
• 1.2 Therapeutic Exercises for Runners, The Running Clinic; Paris, France (2019)
• 1.3 Taking Care of the Runner's Foot, The Running Clinic; Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (2022)
• Restoring Load Capacity in the Injured Runner by Dr. Rich Willy, Physio Network; Online course (2024)
RUNNING COACHING
• Certified Running Coach, RRCA; New York, USA (2019)
• 1.7 Training Principles and Planning, The Running Clinic; Paris, France (2023)
• 2.7 Coaching Expert, The Running Clinic; Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (2023)
BACK, UPPER LIMB, LOWER LIMB
• Diagnosis of Persistent Low Back and Referred Lower Extremity Pain by Dr. Mark Laslett, Agence EBP; Online course (2018)
• McKenzie Part A - Lumbar Spine, The McKenzie Institute USA; New Jersey (2019)
• McKenzie Part B - Cervical and Thoracic Spine, The McKenzie Institute USA; New Jersey (2019)
• McKenzie Part C - Advanced Lumbar Spine and Extremities - Lower Limb, The McKenzie Institute USA; New Jersey (2019)
• McKenzie Part D - Advanced Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Extremities - Upper Limb, The McKenzie Institute USA; Online course (2021)
• Assessment and Treatment of Cervicogenic Dizziness by Dr. Julia Treleaven, Physio Network; Online course (2024)
SHOULDER
• The Shoulder: New Horizons, Agence EBP; Paris, France (2019)
ELBOW
• The Elbow Demystified by Dr. Val Jones, Physio Network; Online course (2024)
MEN'S HEALTH
• Current Concepts in Men’s Pelvic Health, Entropy Physiotherapy and Wellness; Chicago, USA (2018)
• Athletes and Pelvic Rehabilitation, Herman & Wallace Inc.; Online course (2022)
• Manual Therapy for the Abdominal Wall, Herman & Wallace Inc.; Online course (2022)
MUSCLE HYPERTROPHY AND SPORTS NUTRITION
• Discover the Secrets of Muscle Growth and Sports Nutrition by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, Agence EBP; Online course (2023)