Nicholas Sheehan, D.P.T. '16, PT, is a licensed physical therapist. He began his career with direct mentorship from an IPNFA-certified Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation therapist, where he developed a strong foundation in movement analysis, and neuro-facilitation techniques. Dr. Sheehan is recognized as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and has expertise in treating patients post-stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other mixed neurologic diagnoses. Dr. Sheehan has presented at both the regional and national levels on the comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients post-stroke with lateropulsion, and continues to have interests in further implementing a neuroanatomical framework to best suit assessment and treatment of this patient population. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Sheehan assists adaptive athletes through various adaptive sports programs.

Areas of Expertise

• Neurologic Physical Therapy with a concentration in Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Central and Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

Education

• B.A., Biology, Mount Saint Mary College
• D.P.T. '16, New York Medical College
• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Recent Presentations

• New York Physical Therapy Association October 2021; American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine: Educational Session October 2020
  • Application of a Framework for the Assessment and Treatment for Patients with Lateropulsion After Stroke Susanne Babyar PT, PHD; Amy Meyer PT, DPT, NCS; Nicholas Sheehan PT, DPT, NCS; Michael Odell MD

Memberships and Affiliations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Teaching Responsibilities

• Course Lecturer: DPT I Neuroscience
• Course Director: DPT I Neurologic Examination and Evaluation
• Course Director: DPT III Clinical Decision Making for Complex Patients