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Doctor of Physical Therapy · Brooklyn, NY

The Science. The Movement. The Mindset.

Two decades of biomechanical expertise devoted to a single idea: treat the root cause, not the symptom. Dr. Abdurrahman Abushady helps patients, athletes, and clinicians move without limits.

Dr. Abdurrahman Abushady, DPT, in his Manhattan clinic
5.00 ★★★★★ Patient Rating
20+Years in Practice
5.00Verified Patient Rating
2Languages Spoken

Designed by Dr. A

The Movement
Self-Check

The same opening questions Dr. Abushady asks in a first appointment, arranged into a short screening. It maps what you are feeling onto the kinetic chain most likely driving it, and tells you what a sensible first step looks like.

  • 2 minutes
  • 6 questions
  • No sign-up

Where does your chain break?

Answer six quick questions and you will get a written profile: the region involved, the chain worth investigating first, the stage you are in, and the appointment type that fits. Nothing is stored and nothing is sent anywhere.

Educational screening only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person examination by a qualified clinician.

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Dr. Abdurrahman Abushady, DPT

About Dr. A

Two Decades of
Human Biomechanics

Driven by a lifelong passion for human biomechanics and movement, Dr. Abushady, DPT, brings two decades of clinical expertise to the forefront of physical therapy. A graduate of Dominican University in New York, his distinguished 20-year career is defined by a commitment to identifying and treating the root cause of musculoskeletal dysfunction rather than merely managing symptoms.

Renowned by patients and colleagues alike for his masterful manual skills and precision in biomechanical assessment, Dr. Abushady combines elite clinical outcomes with a steadfast belief in conservative management. By blending advanced diagnostics with dedicated patient education, he empowers individuals to reclaim their movement, optimize performance, and sustain a healthy lifestyle long-term.

  • DoctorateDoctor of Physical Therapy — Dominican University, New York
  • ExperienceTreating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients since 2007
  • LanguagesEnglish · Arabic
  • FocusBiomechanical assessment · Manual therapy · Conservative management
“Pain is rarely an isolated event. My job is to find where the chain actually broke.”

The Method

Treat the Cause.
Not the Symptom.

Every plan of care begins with an advanced biomechanical assessment — reading the body as an interconnected system of kinetic chains rather than a collection of painful parts.

01

Biomechanical Assessment

A precise, hands-on evaluation of movement, load transfer, and joint mechanics that traces symptoms back to the segment actually driving them.

02

Skilled Manual Therapy

Two decades of refined manual skill applied to restore mobility, decompress irritated tissue, and restore mechanics that exercise alone cannot reach.

03

Conservative Management

A steadfast preference for resolving musculoskeletal conditions without unnecessary injections or surgery — when the mechanics can be corrected first.

04

Patient Education

Patients leave understanding their own body. Education is what makes results durable long after discharge.

Kinetic Chain Thinking

Where the pain is felt is rarely where the problem lives.

Conditions Treated

What Patients Come In For

From acute injury to decade-old chronic pain — adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients alike.

Back Pain
Neck & Cervical Pain
Knee Problems
Shoulder Pain
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Hip & Pelvic Dysfunction
Ankle & Foot Pain
Sciatica & Nerve Pain
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Sports & Overuse Injuries
Postural Dysfunction
Chronic Pain Management

Programs & Services

How We Work Together

Start Here

New Patient Visit

A full history, movement screen, and biomechanical assessment resulting in a written plan of care — with the working hypothesis explained in plain language.

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Consultation

Physical Therapy Consultation

Already have a diagnosis, imaging, or a surgical recommendation? A focused second opinion on whether conservative management can resolve it first.

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One-on-One

Hands-On Manual Therapy

Individual, one-on-one treatment sessions — never handed off to an aide. Manual therapy paired with prescriptive loading and movement retraining.

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Recovery

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Protocol-informed but individually progressed rehabilitation after shoulder, knee, hip, and spinal surgery — restoring capacity, not just range of motion.

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Specialty

Scoliosis & Spine Deformity

Conservative management of adolescent and adult spinal deformity, with postural retraining, targeted strengthening, and long-term monitoring.

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Performance

Movement & Performance Optimization

For athletes and active professionals who are not injured but are limited — resolving the mechanical restrictions capping performance.

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Patient Outcomes

What Patients Say

5.00
★★★★★
Verified across 11 patient reviews
4.91Bedside Manner
4.82Wait Time
★★★★★

“Excellent attention to my physical needs. Therapist is very attentive and gives an excellent workout!”

AD · Verified Patient
★★★★★

“All my visits were great. He is a very knowledgable PT. He took his time with me one on one visits after my shoulder surgery.”

JP · Verified Patient
★★★★★

“Doctor Abushady is excellent and proficient. I would recommend him to all my friends.”

NG · Verified Patient
★★★★★

“Dr. Shadi does wonder work. He has helped me tremendously, very individual hands on treatments.”

BH · Verified Patient
★★★★★

“Dr. Shadi is a very knowedgable therapist. I am very happy I stumbled upon his office. He makes PT fun even though some times its boring. I recomend Dr. Shadi to all my friends & family.”

MO · Verified Patient
★★★★★

“So far my first visit was outstanding! Comfortable and very professional.”

Abraham A. · Verified Patient
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Speaking & Education

Beyond the
Treatment Table

Dr. Abushady lectures to clinicians, coaches, athletic organizations, and corporate teams on biomechanics, conservative care, and building movement systems that last.

  • 01
    The Root-Cause FrameworkHow kinetic chain reasoning changes clinical outcomes in chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • 02
    Manual Therapy That HoldsPairing skilled hands-on treatment with load, education, and behavior change.
  • 03
    Conservative Care FirstBuilding a defensible pathway before injections and surgery are considered.
  • 04
    Movement for LongevityA corporate and community talk on posture, load tolerance, and staying capable for decades.
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For Clinicians

Mentorship & Continuing Education

Practical, hands-on training for physical therapists and students who want to sharpen assessment and manual skill rather than collect another certificate.

  • Live hands-on workshops in biomechanical assessment and manual technique
  • Case-based mentorship for early-career and transitioning clinicians
  • In-clinic team training for practices standardizing their evaluation process
  • Guest lectures and lab sessions for DPT programs
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Newsletter

Move Without Limits

One email a month: a clinical insight, a movement worth practicing, and what Dr. A is teaching next.

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Brooklyn Office

  • Address3000 Ocean Parkway, Suite #2G
    Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • Phone(000) 000-0000 ← add real number
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