Meet Dr. Lynn Berman, DPT

Dr. Lynn Berman – Physical Therapist & Founder of Spring Forward Physical Therapy
Dr. Lynn Berman has advanced his manual and clinical skills working in Midtown Manhattan since joining the workforce. His experience includes working within inpatient care, helping patients post-CVA (stroke) and rehabilitating traumatic brain injury patients. However, his true passion has been working within Sports Outpatient Orthopedic physical therapy. Whether it involves helping runners achieve their personal best race time or it’s helping retired patients regain a former function, Lynn finds there to be no greater honor than helping patients meet their goals.
Dr. Berman founded Spring Forward Physical Therapy, PC to create an alternative to the factory PT setting. Providing boutique one-on-one care, he strives to have his practice set the bar while offering unparalleled care, attention, and improvements to patients both young and old.
Always aspiring to advance his skill set, Lynn Berman often participates in Continuing Education courses to learn the latest and most effective techniques and theories. While Lynn enjoys treating all different injuries of the body, his passion is with back and neck disorders, rotator cuff injuries, knee and ankle injuries, and TMJ.
Lynn Berman graduated from Boston College with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Economics. He then continued his education at Touro College and was awarded a Doctorate in Physical Therapy along with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science.
Lynn remains an active member of the America Physical Therapy Association. Lynn is also an avid runner through the New York Road Runners and has run marathons. Lynn enjoys racing sailboats on Long Island, playing tennis in Central Park and is a member of the Mt. Sinai Ice Hockey Team. Lynn was featured in an interview on NBC about physical therapy during the 2010 New York City Marathon.
Dr. Lynn Berman’s Education
Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Economics, Boston College
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Touro College
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Touro College
Physical Therapy License
Physical Therapy Philosophy
What is our philosophy? At Spring Forward Physical Therapy, our unique approach will address both the resultant painful injury while also treating the reason behind it. This plan of care will ensure a faster recovery that will also provide a higher level of wellness for you than before the injury.
Physical Therapy Procedures
Professional Medical Recognition

Spring Forward PT was recognized by Mount Sinai as a trusted rehabilitation provider. The Trusted Rehabilitation Provider Network is a network of rehabilitation providers that have been carefully assessed on operational practices, physical environment, and clinical competencies to fall in line with what you would expect from Mount Sinai.

Spring Forward PT was ranked as one of the top 20 physical therapists in New York according to Expertise. Expertise reviewed 1,825 Physical Therapists serving New York City and picked the top 20, scoring the practices on more than 25 variables across five categories; reputation, credibility, experience, availability, and professionalism.
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