Physician Profile Page for Haoyu Li, PT, DPT, MEd, CSCS
Physical Therapy
About Haoyu Li
Haoyu Li is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and clinical researcher dedicated to helping people move better and improve physical performance.
He earned his bachelor of science in Psychology from Peking University and his Master of Education in Applied Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. His clinical experience spans orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has worked with a wide range of individuals, from professional athletes and active adults to older adults with complex medical and mobility needs.
Haoyu is also a competitive physique athlete, Olympic weightlifter, powerlifter, and collegiate gold medalist. He has contributed to several peer reviewed publications in biomechanics, digital health, virtual reality, robotics, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and neurodegenerative disease.
His holistic clinical approach integrates evidence based rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and individualized movement analysis and programming to help patients achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
Credentials
Certifications
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
State Licensure
New York
Languages
EnglishPublications by Haoyu Li
Selected Journal Articles
Macpherson, C.E., Wani, D.K., Li, H., Rana, V., Blacutt, M., Dal Bello-Haas, V., & Quinn, L. (2026) Physical Therapist Interventions for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Across Disease Stages: A Systematic Review of Efficacy. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. In press.
Li, H., Joshi, A., Buck, L., Zemmel, D., Montes, Jacqueline. (2024) Heart Rate Variability In Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Device. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Shan, D., Zheng, Y., Dai, Zhihao., Li, H., Wang, X., Wang, L. (2024) Kinesiotaping's Impact On Wrist Pain And Mobility In College Esports Gamers: A Preliminary Pilot Study. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Alomar, J., Li, H., Fisher, K., Amireh, A., King, M., Quinn, L. (2024) Floor Sitting Rising in Adults with and without Disability: A Scoping Review Protocol. MedRxiv.
Alomar, J, Yu, T., Li, H., Delfing, D., Gu, Y., Wani, Dipti. (2024) Development of the Floor Sitting Rising Movement Observation Tool (FSR-MOT). 2024 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM).
Li, H., Desai, R., Quiles, N., Friel, C., Quinn, L. (2024) Heart Rate Variability in People with Huntington’s Disease During Cardiac Stress Testing. Journal of Huntington's disease.
Li, H., Tian, Y., Zheng, Y., Shan, D., Shen, Y., & Wei, K. (2023) Exoskeleton-based Upper Extremity Function Assessment in Virtual Reality for Stroke Patients. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Zheng, Y., Li, H., Gao, K., & Gallo, P. M. (2022). Effective strategies to develop a home-based bodyweight exercise program. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal
Zheng, Y., Li, H., Gao, K., & Gallo, P. M. (2021). Promoting Physical Activity: A Novel Demonstration of Developing A Home-based Bodyweight Exercise Program Generating App. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.