Yara Salama
Brooklyn
Summary
Compassionate, evidence-based Licensed Physical Therapist in New York with clinical experience in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, balance therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and functional movement training. Background includes one-to-one orthopedic care in Egypt beginning in 2022 and 2025 in the U.S.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Physical Therapist
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
New York
02.2025 - Current
- Evaluated and treated orthopedic, musculoskeletal, balance, vestibular, and pelvic floor conditions in outpatient settings.
- Provided pelvic floor rehabilitation for urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum dysfunction, vaginismus, and other pelvic floor disorders.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including functional, balance, strength, and mobility evaluations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, balance and gait training, and vestibular rehabilitation.
- Educated patients on home exercise programs, posture, body mechanics, and long-term self-management.
- Maintained accurate documentation, including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and clinical reports.
Physical Therapist
Well Centers Orthopedic Centers
Egypt
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Delivered one-to-one outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and creating individualized, evidence-based treatment plans utilizing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and functional training to enhance patient recovery.
- Evaluated patient conditions to develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with exercises to improve strength and mobility.
Education
Bachelor of Physical Therapy, Honors -
Badr University in Cairo - BUC
07-2022
Skills
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Orthopedic evaluation and treatment
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
- Balance and fall-prevention therapy
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Gait training and functional mobility
- Post-operative rehabilitation support
- Home exercise program development
- Postural alignment and corrective exercise
- Patient education and adherence coaching
Core Clinical Skills
- Postural alignment and corrective exercise
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Patient education and adherence coaching
- Balance and fall-prevention therapy
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Manual therapy and soft tissue techniques
- Orthopedic evaluation and treatment
- Gait training and functional mobility
- Post-operative rehabilitation support
- Home exercise program development
Selected Clinical Experience
cervical dysfunction, low back pain, shoulder impingement/rotator cuff dysfunction, knee osteoarthritis, meniscus-related conditions, hip pain, ankle instability, postural dysfunction, post-operative rehabilitation support, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum concerns, vaginismus-related functional limitations, bladder retraining education, breathing mechanics, pelvic floor strengthening/relaxation strategies, BPPV-related impairments, dizziness, vestibular hypofunction, fall risk, gait instability, VOR exercises, habituation, gaze stabilization, functional balance progression
Documentation And Administrative Strengths
- Familiar with EMR-based clinical documentation, including evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, medical necessity letters, and discharge summaries.
- Skilled in outpatient clinic workflow, interdisciplinary communication, and rehabilitation team collaboration.
Languages
- English, Professional working proficiency
- Arabic, Native fluency
Licensure And Professional Status
- Licensed Physical Therapist, Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt, 01/01/23
- New York State Licensed Physical Therapist, 08/01/25 - Present
- Limited Permit, 03/01/25 - 07/01/25
Professional Development
- FYZICAL Balance & Vestibular Rehabilitation – Level 1
- FYZICAL Women's Health & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation – Level 1
Timeline
Licensed Physical Therapist
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
02.2025 - Current
Physical Therapist
Well Centers Orthopedic Centers
08.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Physical Therapy, Honors -
Badr University in Cairo - BUC