Joseph R. Palmer

Joseph R. Palmer, DPT, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His clinical expertise spans orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, with active roles in private practice and healthcare education.

• B.S. in Biology from University of Maryland Baltimore County (Cum Laude, 2008)
• D.P.T. from University of Maryland School of Medicine (2011)

Research interests focus on physical therapy and orthopedics, particularly in developing clinical training modules for orthopedic disorders. He holds active licensures in Maryland and contributes to public education through the weekly podcast Therapy Insiders.

Scientific Awards:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2009)
• Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist (2011-2012)
• Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (2014-2015)

In clinical practice, he serves as Vice-President at Active Life and Sports Physical Therapy (95% FTE, 2011-present) and previously contributed to policy revisions and performance systems in administrative roles. His teaching experience includes mentoring in summer anatomy cadaver dissection (2009).