Dr. Daniella Leone PT, DPT

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Dr. Daniella Leone PT, DPT

Details

Dr. Daniella Leone received her master’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2004, and her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Temple University in 2008.  Upon graduating from Quinnipiac University, she joined the physical therapy department at New York University Langone Medical Center-Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, a recognized world leader in rehabilitation, where she practiced from 2004 through 2012.  She practiced in the areas of acute care, chest physical therapy and adult inpatient rehabilitation.  Dr. Leone was promoted to assistant unit supervisor in the adult inpatient rehabilitation unit.  She directed the physical therapy staff that treated musculoskeletal, surgical, neurological and medically complex patients.  She participated in data collection for the Stroke Research Project published in 2011 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  She also has ample experience in home care setting.  Dr. Leone joined Long Island Vestibular Physical Therapy in 2021 and received extensive training in vestibular rehabilitation.  She earned her Vestibular Certification through Duke University in 2023.

Dr. Daniella Leone is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Vestibular Disorders Association.

Locations

Long Island Vestibular Physical Therapy

747 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, USA

516-628-7700

Map of 747 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793, USA

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Certifications

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Vestibular Specialist

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Professional Association Membership

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

100%

Procedures and Tools

  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • Dix Hallpike
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment
  • Infrared lenses or Frenzel goggles
  • Neurologic exam
  • Oculomotor testing

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Licensing