Towson
In 2012, Active Life and Sports Physical Therapy was selected to provide onsite outpatient physical therapy services at GBMC hospital. With that contract, we became part of the multidisciplinary team known as the GBMC Center for Rehabilitative Medicine. The Center operates in a model that includes physicians, physician assistants, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, physical and occupational therapist assistants as well as therapy technicians and administrative care specialists. Medical Director Alan Kimmel, MD and Clinical Director Virginia Moratz, OTR, CHT, CLT, oversee the coordination of care across all disciplines.
The Center for Rehabilitative Medicine is a 5,600 square foot facility that incorporates Lymphedema Treatment, Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, Oncology Rehabilitation, Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Pre/Post Operative Spine Care, Balance/Fall Prevention, Work Injury Management and Neurological Rehabilitation services.
Our GBMC facility has both semi-private and private treatment rooms to help maintain confidentiality and privacy during your care.
As a leader in vestibular rehabilitation, we utilize the best technology available to provide a quick and accurate diagnosis. By using Video-Nystagmography (VNG) we are able to perform our vestibular tests with the aid of a google mounted camera. This allows for us to see intricate movements of your eyes and improves diagnostic accuracy. This facility is also equipped to perform Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing. During this test, muscles in the neck are stimulated with electrodes to assess the function of the vestibular organs and nerves.
Along with vestibular care, many of our patients suffer from balance deficits. Our NeuroCom Balance System allows us to objectively measure balance by looking at postural sway in a variety of test positions. This technology also helps us standardize and document progress with our balance program participants.
Our Woodway Treadmill offers parallel bars that allow us to work with mild to severe gait dysfunctions. Parallel bar assistance is ideal for management of neurological disorders including post CVA or Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease among other disorders.
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.
Priya Joshi PT, MHS, DPT
“I find much happiness in making my patients smile every day. I believe the most important factor is to engage with them and work together to achieve their end goals. Being a physical therapist, I feel privileged in being able to make a difference in their lives and assisting them to return to their prior functional level. My special interests include generalized orthopedic conditions, manual therapy, balance and falls, and rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. “
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Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Touro College, School of Health Sciences – Jan 2021
Master’s in Health Sciences, University of Indianapolis, Krannert School of Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Physical Therapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India
Advanced Training:
Certified Clinical Instructor, APTA, 2019
Professional Associations:
American Physical therapy Association (APTA)
Maryland Physical Therapy Association
Joe Palmer PT, DPT, OMPT, CSCS, CMTPT
"I find great satisfaction in helping someone take control of their situation. I believe that your physical therapist should be your teammate, and working together, you can achieve your goals. Seeing people improve and return to life without pain is very rewarding."
Joe grew up in Perry Hall and is excited to serve the community that gave him so much support during his education. Joe enjoys outpatient orthopedics because he is able to use a hands-on approach to evaluate and treat a variety of patient conditions. In additional to being a Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist, Joseph is a Certified Myofasical Trigger Point Therapist, which allows him to perform a specialized manual technique used to relieve muscular pain and increase range of motion. (Dry Needling)
Being an athlete himself, he is particularly interested in the rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries. He believes that education is the most important step in the prevention of athletic injuries and he has spent time educating coaches and parents with presentations through local community organizations.
*Feel free to contact Joe if you have a group that may benefit from strength training and injury prevention education.
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Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Maryland School of Medicine-Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Advanced Training:
- Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Myofasical Trigger Point Therapist
Professional Association:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Orthopedic and Sports Section Member
Christopher Gilbert PT, DPT
"The opportunity to be able to aid patients in pain relief or returning to functional activities following an injury with minimal to no limitation is what drives me the most."
Chris has a strong interest in treating musculosketal disroders. While he enjoes working with all musculosketal injurries, he has specific interests in treating runners and baseball players.
Being a former athlete and an occasional runner, Chris takes pleasure in working with the athletic population to assist individuals with safely participating in their specific activities. He focuses on functional impairments not only to assist with injury rehabilitation, but also injury prevention.
When Chris is not treating patients in the clinic, he is spending time lifting weights in the gym and getting his steps in with his kids.
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Education:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Maryland Baltimore
Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and Urban Studies, Morgan State University
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Sarah Robbins
“I find immense joy in helping patients achieve their goals and experience happiness through exercise. My compassion, clinical knowledge, and understanding of movement are the pillars of the therapeutic process that enable me to build a strong rapport with my patients. As their physical therapist assistant, I believe in being their cheerleader, source of knowledge, and added support throughout their journey. ”
Sarah Robbins, physical therapist assistant, PTA, BRM, has a diverse range of special interests, including geriatric care, orthopedic conditions, balance and fall prevention, barbell athletes, and the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions. Sarah enjoys having the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages, but her true passion lies in helping older adults. She finds great joy in assisting them in achieving the highest possible quality of life. She finds it is truly inspiring to witness their determination and progress towards their health goals.
Sarah, a former competitive gymnast, continues to participate in athletics through powerlifting, CrossFit, and general strength training to maintain her our physical and mental wellness.
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Education:
Carroll Community College, Westmister, MD. Associates of Applied Science.
Certifications
LSVT Big
Barbell Rehab Method (BRM)
Geriatric Certification
Professional Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Michael Wah
Priya Joshi
Joe Palmer
Christopher Gilbert
Sarah Robbins
We look forward to continuing to serve Towson MD, and the surrounding Baltimore communities. Our services are convenient if you live in or around, Towson MD, Parkville MD, Rodgers Forge MD, Roland Park MD, Mt. Washington MD, Overlea MD, or Hampton MD. Contact us to schedule your Evaluation today.