Michael Karl, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Areas of expertise: Sports physical therapy, Concussion, Vestibular disorders, Running medicine
Locations: Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Bucks County, Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
About Michael Karl, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Michael Karl joined the Sports Medicine and Performance Center physical therapy team in 2014 at CHOP's Specialty Care Center in Bucks County.
His areas of clinical interest include management and prevention of running injuries and the use of manual therapy and exercise in the treatment of sports-related injuries.
Additionally, he works at the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care as the lead physical therapist for the multidisciplinary Balance and Vestibular Program. He is the clinical co-lead physical therapist for CHOP’s concussion rehabilitation team and specializes in manual, vestibular, and exercise interventions to promote recovery after concussion.
Titles
Sports Medicine Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist IV, Clinical Specialist
Certifications
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation (CCVR)
Physical Therapist (PT)
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
American Physical Therapy Association
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Fellow (FAAOMPT)
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy) - Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
Graduate Degree
DPT - Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR
Fellowship
Orthopaedic Manual Therapy - Regis University, Denver, CO