Dr. Daniel Prata PT, DPT, COMT
Physical Therapist
1111 Clifton Ave Suite 101 Clifton NJ, 07013About
Daniel Prata is a physical therapist and Co-Owner of Forward Motion Physical Therapy. He graduated from Seton Hall University in 2003 with a BS in Biology and gradated form Seton Hall University Graduate Medical Program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree in 2006. Since that time, Daniel has obtained his Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) designator from the Australian Maitland Seminars. Daniel has continued his passion to learn by embracing current concepts of Pain Neuroscience and utilizing concepts from the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Mulligan concept, Paris techniques, McKenzie concept, and many more. Daniel is an avid educator not only to his patients but also as a Clinical Instructor to Seton Hall’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Prata is currently waiting to sit for his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and has future inspiration to become a Fellow with the Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.
Education and Training
Seton Hall University BS- Biology 2003
Seton Hall University Graduate Medical Program Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) 2006
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Dr. Daniel Prata PT, DPT, COMT's Expert Contributions
My brother suffered a stroke that paralysed the left side of his body. Is it the right time to now start physical therapy?
Physical Therapy is commonly started immediately after he is stable. Talk to his physician and utilize as much neuroplasticity as possible. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Physical Therapy Association, New Jersey Chapter
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist
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