Taras Luzhnyy, PT, DPT, CSCS

Taras Luzhnyy is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with a distinguished background in orthopedic rehabilitation, human performance, and elite athletic development. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy with distinction from the New York Institute of Technology, where he was honored with the Benjamin Morey Commitment to Excellence Award, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Hofstra University.

Taras at NYS Physio specializes in musculoskeletal, neurologic rehabilitation, post-operative care, injury prevention, performance optimization, and vestibular rehabilitation. His clinical approach is rooted in evidence-based practice and is tailored to each individual’s functional goals, whether recovering from injury or striving for peak performance.

As a former professional athlete and member of Ukraine’s national freestyle wrestling team, Taras is a Master of Sport of International Class, with over 17 years of elite training experience. His accolades include a silver medal at the 2010 World University Wrestling Championship in Turin, Italy, a first-place finish at the Ukrainian Student Nationals, and multiple podium finishes at national-level competitions. In the U.S., he competed as a starter for the NCAA Division I Hofstra University wrestling team, where he earned a bronze medal at the Colonial Athletic Association Championship and contributed to a team championship.