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Dr. Malak Azab is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and has been practicing physical therapy since 1995. In Aug. 2010, he became a Certified Kineso Taping Practitioner.
He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the prestigious
Widner University in Chester, PA, which is one of the first in the
country to offer a Clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
He opened his private practice in 2004 and named it in honor of his
mother. He is proud to provide physical therapy for the Centereach, NY
and Ridge, NY communities.
He has conducted clinical research on accelerated rehabilitation
programs for postsurgical ACL patients and presented his work nationally
to the American Physical Therapy Association.
The
Effectiveness of Open versus Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises in
Accelerated Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Reconstruction Surgery (Click here for 42"x24" presentation)
Dr. Azab has over 15 years of experience
with a variety of patients from infants with developmental delays to
seniors with arthritis, balance, and chronic pain.
Dr. Azab's treatment philosophy:
- Provide custom treatment programs based on your individual needs.
- A hands-on approach incorporating a variety of techniques.
- He has advanced training in myofascial release, joint mobilization techniques, therapeutic massage.
Dr. Azab's clinical interests include treating the following:
- Neck and back pain patients
- Arthritis patients
- Shoulder & knee patients
- Sports injuries
Dr. Malak Azab received his Golf Fitness Instructor Certification
from the Titleist Performance Institute. He has studied and researched
the mechanics and injuries related to the golf swing.
Dr. Azab is married to his beautiful wife Sherry and has 2 wonderful
children. In his spare time, Dr. Azab enjoys cycling, soccer, and
fishing. He loves to participate in sports with his kids. He is also a
Deacon in his church.
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