Michael Wah, PT, DPT, OCS
"I've treated patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders. There's so much about physical therapy that I enjoy, particularly getting to know patients, figuring out how to solve their physical problems and getting them back to their favorite activities."
Education:
BS, Physical Therapy, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy
tDPT, Evidence in Motion Institute, Louisville, KY
Board Certification:
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, 1990 (recertified in 2010)
Advanced Training:
Herdman Competency (Intensive course in Vestibular Rehabilitation, treating vertigo and balance disorders.)
"Creating and Sustaining a Service Culture", The Disney Institute
"Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy" for spinal disorders, The McKenzie Institute
"Spinal Manipulation", Neuro Orthopaedic Institute
"Vestibular Rehabilitation: An Advanced Course and Update", University of Pittsburgh
"Explain Pain", Neuro Orthopaedic Institute
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), Joint Task Force on Injured Workers
Lecturer and Presenter:
University of Maryland and Shenandoah University physical therapy programs, GBMC medical staff meetings (vertigo, balance and falls among the elderly), GBMC osteoporosis meeting for physicians and allied health professionals, speaker and moderator at Joint Task Force for Injured Workers meetings.
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