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.
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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.
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Matthieu Laurent, PT
Owner, Physical Therapist, Coach
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR RUNNERS
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Did you know that over 50% of runners sustain an injury every year?
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Whether you are new to running or an experienced recreational/competitive runner, injured or uninjured, you may benefit from physical therapy with a running specialist.
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At our clinic, we specialize in evidence-based prevention and treatment of running injuries:
- We evaluate, diagnose and treat runners who have sustained a running-related injury
- We advise runners on proper strategies for preventing injuries
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Here are a few examples of the conditions we treat:
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BACK Low back pain
HIP Osteoarthritis, Trochanteric bursitis, High hamstring tendinopathy
KNEE Osteoarthritis, Patellar tendinopathy, Patellofemoral pain, Iliotibial band syndrome
THIGH Hamstring strain, Quadriceps strain
LEG Achilles tendinopathy, Shin splint, Tibial stress fracture, Calf muscle strain, Compartment syndrome
FOOT Plantar fasciitis, Metatarsal stress fracture, Metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, Bunion
What to expect at the initial evaluation (part of the First Visit)?
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The initial evaluation consists of:
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- A musculoskeletal assessment: we perform a series of clinical tests and measurements to identify injuries and evaluate muscle strength and flexibility. A thorough foot and ankle assessment is also conducted including footwear and orthoses.
- A biomechanical running analysis: we record a video to analyze your running gait from a variety of different angles.
- An analysis of your training methods
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I am injured, what is the typical treatment?
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The treatment starts from day one and might include hands-on care and clinical recommendations regarding:
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- Your running technique
- Specific therapeutic exercises
- Your training program
- Your shoes and orthoses
- Some taping techniques
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« If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation. »
— Robert N. Butler, M.D.