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SPOTLIGHT

NOT ONLY FOR
GOOD SPORTS!

TOWSON SPORTS MEDICINE OFFERS A WIDE
VARIETY OF REHAB AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Y

POSITIONING INNER
EAR CRYSTALS TO
CORRECT DIZZINESS
"Vestibular conditions related to the
inner ear can result in vertigo or
dizziness. These problems increase

ou don't have to be good at

care. "We provide finely orchestrated

with age and can lead to balance loss,"

sports-or even play one-to

rehabilitation for all levels of muscle

says Mihok. "A common condition

benefit from the wide variety

injury, fractures, athletics issues and

called BPPV (benign paroxysmal

injuries," says Lewis.

positional vertigo) occurs when

of specialized therapeutic services
offered by Towson Sports Medicine

TSM has also expanded its rehabili-

calcium crystals move into the canals

(TSM). Although they are well known

tative services to treat many condi-

of the inner ear, causing dizziness. Our

for helping patients of all ages recover

tions that occur with aging.

therapists know how to position the

from sports and back injuries, those

A SPECIALIZED STAFF

STRENGTHENING BONE
HEALTH CONNECTED
TO OSTEOPOROSIS

The staff at TSM is comprised of board-

"We see many women with osteoporo-

certified physical therapists, occupational

sis," says physical therapist Holly

therapists and certified athletic trainers

Mihok, manager of the TSM location on

and is affiliated with the UM SJMC ortho-

York Road. "Our goal is to promote

paedic surgeons at Towson Orthopaedic

bone growth through weight-bearing

Associates. "Our staff is incredibly experi-

and strengthening programs. Balance

enced and many carry advanced certifi-

training helps prevent falls that can

cations," says physical therapist Christina

result in hip and wrist fractures."

Lewis, director of TSM.

These patients are also more likely to

are just two of their specialties.

If you or a family member are suffer-

experience stress fractures in the

ing from an orthopaedic condition,

spine, explains Mihok. "We work

a concussion, balance or dizziness

therapeutically to improve our patients'

issues, osteoporosis or a hand injury,

posture, core stability and body

the experts at TSM offer dedicated

mechanics so that they are safer."

patient to move those crystals out of
the inner ear canals, thus relieving
symptoms. They also treat a wide
variety of other vertigo problems." 

FIVE TSM LOCATIONS
TO SERVE YOU
7801 York Road, Suite 140,
Towson, MD 21204
8322 Bellona Avenue, Suite 100,
Towson, MD 21204
201 Plumtree Road, Suite 301,
Bel Air, MD 21015
10880 Railroad Avenue,
Cockeysville, MD 21030
9110 Philadelphia Road, Suite 308,
Rosedale, MD 21237

Towson Sports Medicine Services
General Orthopaedic

Compression Fractures

and Sports Care

Hand Therapy

Spinal Care

Aquatic Therapy

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Running, Golfing,

Concussion Treatment

Throwing Evaluations

Joint Replacement Rehabilitation

Custom Foot Orthotics

Osteoporosis

Dry Needling

Balance and Core

14  MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS

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For more information or to make an appointment, call 410-337-7900.



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