Physical Therapist - PT, DPT
Ryan Andersen, PT, DPT, SCS
Penn Plaza - 7th Ave
Ryan is a Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, treating athletes with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries. He currently serves as the Head Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for the 3-time UFA champion New York Empire, NYC’s men’s professional ultimate frisbee team.
Ryan has become well known in the ultimate community nationally and internationally for his expertise in keeping high level athletes on the field and playing at their highest capacity. He has worked with numerous World Games and World Ultimate Championships athletes for Team USA and Team Colombia. He additionally serves as the Rehabilitation Coordinator for DEVYL, New Jersey’s youth ultimate frisbee program.
Ryan earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also received his Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Science with a Certificate in Pathokinesiology. While living in the 412, Ryan served as a strength and conditioning coordinator and captain for the nationally ranked Ultimate Frisbee team.
After retiring from his collegiate playing career, Ryan served as an assistant coach for Pittsburgh’s developmental ultimate frisbee program. Ryan’s involvement in these athletic programs sparked a passion for helping young athletes to reach their highest potentials, both on and off the field.
In his free time Ryan enjoys rooting for his beloved New York Mets, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.
