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Welcome to NYC orthopedic, sports, and men's pelvic health physical therapy
Philippe Schafer, PT, DPT, COMT.
Philippe Schafer is a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in the New York City area. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and received specialized training in Men's Pelvic Health physical therapy through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Philippe is also a Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapy. His advanced continuing education spans musculoskeletal and manual therapy techniques for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper and lower extremities. Additionally, he completed advanced triage training at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
Philippe's professional experience includes serving as a sports performance coach for varsity athletes at Georgetown University, as well as training high school athletes, senior citizens, and recreational athletes. A former Division I varsity track and field athlete at the University of Maryland, Philippe competed as a runner for 15 years, bringing valuable firsthand knowledge and expertise to his practice. He successfully completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC in 2007.
In his spare time, Philippe likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, read, exercise, and learn languages.
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Why do physical therapy with us?
Our sessions are one on one and you will receive full attention of the physical therapist for one hour. We will be 100 percent focused on what you need and how to fix your particular issue.
How can pelvic floor physical therapy help you?
Do you have annoying pain in your groin region? Or troublesome, embarrassing urinary incontinence? The pelvic floor consists of a wide array of muscles that stabilize and connect to the underside of your pelvis. They also attach or directly support your genitals, your rectum, and your prostate. Since they also connect to your hips, low back, and pelvis, these muscles are instrumental in the synchronization of your entire trunk and midsection.
Everyone –from new mothers to high performing athletes to old men should consider strengthening these muscles. If you have urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, testicular pain, or recovering from prostate surgery, you should seek out pelvic health physical therapy.
Learn More About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Everyone –from new mothers to high performing athletes to old men should consider strengthening these muscles. If you have urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, testicular pain, or recovering from prostate surgery, you should seek out pelvic health physical therapy.
My Services
Male Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in NYC: Online or In-person (NYC)
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My Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Online or in-person (NYC only)
Great overall experience and progress - more of a full body understanding of how everything ties in together than you would expect. There are others that are good, but Philippe is exceptional. Sessions are 1:1 in a private room with him, not a big factory style setting. Highly recommend.
My therapy schedule and personal therapist are top notch. As life goes meeting the right people too is life changing. I want to thank Philippe Schafer for making me well again. He took his time and is precise with the care he gave me. I left his office feeling better and happy to know I can return for additional care if needed.
I was injured in a car accident in November. I want to thank Philippe Schafer for making me well again. He took his time and is precise with the care he gave me. I left his office feeling better and happy to know I can return for additional care if needed. Reviews don’t tell the whole story.
I had a lower back injury that was also somehow creating nerve pain throughout the back of my leg, all the way down to my ankle. It was awful, and I couldn't sit or lie down without significant pain. Philippe was a miracle worker. After just one session with him, I noticed a significant reduction in pain. He taught me exercises that weren't overwhelming, and that helped to reduce the pain each day. After the third session, I was virtually pain-free and then completely back to normal after a couple more sessions. It's a relief to know that I can recover quickly from something like this, I am so grateful to Philippe.
I went Phillipe for different injuries to my back and he helped me tremendously. The first healing step he showed me different stretches and exercises to help strengthen my back that I can do on a daily basis. After a few sessions I felt so much better. Weeks later, I injured my back again in a different area and he saw me right away. He worked my back with stretches, exercises and manipulation of the muscles. I haven't had any issues and will definitely go back to see Phillipe again.
Phillipe is a miracle worker! I came in for a sudden episode of foot drop and within the very first visit I had mobility improvement. With exercises to do at home and Phillipe’s expertise, I was back to running in no time. Phillipe is friendly, appointments readily available. If you need physical therapy, do yourself a favor and go see Phillipe.
I was a patient of Phillipe for a couple months. When I started therapy, I had several problems with my back and hip. In the beginning I was going two times a week and eventually only once, and given some exercises to do at home. I have now been released and pain free. I would recommend Phillipe for anyone experiencing discomfort and muscle tightness.