He just bills, Medicare and other companies for things that he doesn't really do. gives…read more you injections in certain areas of your body and there's no really good results

Thank you Dr, Massumi! For over three years I went to…read moreseveral doctors with pain in my neck that caused severe headaches. Not until I was lucky enough to find Dr. Massumi did I finally get relief. Continual pain is terrible. Now I am pain free and able to enjoy life again. I can recommend him without any reservation!

I'd like to start by saying, I do my best to always give people the benefit of the doubt. People…read moreare busy, people have a million things going on that I will never know about- and for those reasons alone, I try not to judge too harshly. This is my first negative yelp review, and I honestly hate that I feel a need to write it. I've also had quite a bit experience with PT in my past. I've played soccer since I could walk and ended my career after several injuries while playing D1 soccer in college. I've had 3 knee surgeries, a broken foot, a broken nose, and there are probably other injuries I am forgetting. I have been around the PT block a time or two, and have had many teammates who have as well. I'm writing this review for those who haven't, who are new to PT and don't have anything to compare it to. When considering Shulman and Associates, I think there is better out there. Today, I arrived at 1:15 for my 1:30 appointment pertaining to TMJ symptoms that have lingered from an old soccer injury. I filled out my paperwork by 1:25, and then was told by the (extremely kind and nice) receptionist that David had just gone into a meeting. I thought this was odd because my appointment was supposed to just be starting, but thought it maybe was a scheduling mix-up. As someone who usually runs 15 minutes late to everything in her life, I understand crazy schedules. I waited for about 20 minutes until David came out and introduced himself. I walked back to the treatment room and sat down, but then waited another 5 minutes because he went somewhere. He came back and asked me several questions about my symptoms, showed me that I have a thrusting tongue, and then disappeared for another 5 minutes while I heard him talking to co-workers about updating computers or buying new software. Then came back to give me a sheet of paper depicting how TMJ symptoms manifest depending on where points of tension are, but then he disappeared again for a few minutes. He eventually came back to massage my jaw muscles and warm them up, and then moved on the setting up ultrasound in which we begin to talk about injuries and sports. He proceeds to tell me that Title IX is the worst thing to ever happen to women, that our bodies are not made for sports and cutting and moving, and that we should "stick to running". He then leaves for another 10 minutes while I sit with an ultrasound pad on my face with almost zero current coming through. Now, if that's your medical opinion about Title IX, fine. I know women are more prone to knee injuries especially due to our wider set hips. I know a lot of women athletes who have endured countless injuries, me being one of them. However, 1) I am not paying you for an unwarranted lecture 2) as a PT is a healthcare professional, I would've hoped for a more professional discourse that also doesn't make me feel extremely uncomfortable 3) you're telling a new patient, who is a woman and has played sports her entire life and is coming to you for a sports-related injury, that women shouldn't play sports? Maybe I have been extremely lucky to have had PTs in the past who work to strengthen women's bodies in order to prevent injuries. But I don't think it's been luck, I think that is the norm (or should be). Insulting comments aside- Shulman did not offer any insight into how he would help my TMJ symptoms, nor gave me time to ask any questions because he spent very little time with me throughout the appoinment. He did say that my jaw/tongue muscles are tense and I should heat them with a heating pad, and also get a night guard- I don't mean to be rude, but google told me that too. I must say that the two women who worked at the receptionists' desk were absolutely amazing, they were kind, funny, and accommodating to me only having pictures of insurance cards. I don't want to take away what Shulman and Associates has done for other patients, I am truly happy some people have found relief from their help. However, I hope my experience helps others who are considering spending their time/money on Shulman and Associate to evaluate all of their options.

I really want to give this practice a higher rating, I do. But I just can't. Even the two-star is…read moremore for their front desk and ease of scheduling than the actual therapy. I went here for David Shulman's expertise in TMJ treatment, but after two sessions, I can't say I'm impressed. My sessions consisted of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and massage. There is an additional charge for the e-stim electrode pads which, okay, fine, but one of the pads was faulty - I could barely feel anything on the right jaw muscles, despite turning up the knob settings to the highest it could go. When I brought this up to David Shulman, he insisted that "that's okay" and did not rectify the issue. Ultrasound was also an indifferent affair. First off, let me state that while I've had sessions before where the therapist left the e-stim equipment with the patient to operate while they did other things, I've NEVER encountered a therapist who leaves the ultrasound equipment just lying by the patient to operate by itself while he treats other patients. The therapist should be holding the ultrasound handle over the treatment area while monitoring patient response at all times. That's been the case when I had ultrasound for rotator cuff issues, and that certainly should be the case for a sensitive area like the TMJ. As for the massage portion of treatment, there was some rubbing over the anterior masseter muscles, and I had to repeated prompt him to massage further in the back where the muscles are sorest. Even then, the experience was cursory. There was no trigger point or intraoral massage, which would have been a lot more effective. I drove an hour each way from Gaithersburg to get to his practice in Towson, and I paid out of pocket - that's how much I wanted to get treatment for my TMJ issues and for this arrangement to work. Even when the first session was unsatisfactory, I gave it another try, trying to rationalize away the lack of care and attention I found with the treatment process. Unfortunately, fool me twice, shame on me - I think I'll have to cut my losses and continue looking.

Love love love the crew at Timonium Spine and Sports! I started going here in June for tension-type…read moreheadaches, not sure how this would ever help my situation. Boy, was I wrong! I work primarily with JC, who has been great at explaining the purpose behind everything- exercises, massage therapy, etc. Nancy and the other technicians are excellent too! Every time you walk in, the ladies at the front desk are friendly and helpful. Honestly, the very first time I called to make an appointment I was impressed- not sure who I talked to, but she was absurdly nice (unusual for many doctors office receptionists I've dealt with), and SUPER flexible working to try to find appointments to fit my busy work schedule. I can't say enough about the awesome people here, and bonus- my headaches are far less frequent now!

I went to Josh Renzi from referrals from three different people! They said he was the BEST and I…read moreconcur!! I went to Josh with a bad back! He took the time to evaluate the problem . He took 45 minutes of the first one hour initial appointment evaluating me then readjusting me and reevaluating! He was compassionate and extremely knowledgeable and his techniques were very effective! As I am a golfer, he personalized the majority of my stretches to the golf swing and gave me a daily routine which accelerated my progress ! After just three visits, I was able to swing a golf club again! My therapy with Josh is over but I feel equipped to stay a step ahead of any future injuries thanks to the knowledge he imparted to me! I highly recommend Josh if you want a most effective yet efficient resolution to an injury!

Zach and Scott are amazing! I went in with no flexibility, in a lot of pain and barely able to…read morewalk. Zach and Scott did an incredible job turning things around and also providing me with wonderful skills to continue my recovery. Highly recommend

Mel Walkup was my PT at NovaCare on Fairmount Ave. in Towson, helping me with lower back pain due…read moreto spondylitis and compressed disks in my lower back. Mel was very thorough and caring throughout the 2 months, with exercises and great therapy procedures in the office, plus a set of exercises to do at home in between visits. It has been very effective and I feel better and more flexible than I have felt in over a year. I also went to NovaCare in the past for frozen shoulder problems and a neck problem. Jennifer, Nicole, and Tim helped me with those issues and their care was always excellent, professional, and caring. I always feel very comfortable at this facility and welcomed by everyone. Jennifer is an excellent manager of the facility. I highly recommend the therapists here, and all of the terrific office staff and interns are so welcoming and helpful too! Thank you Mel and everyone at NovaCare!

I cannot recommend this location enough! Having a knee replacement was my first major surgery. I…read morewas nervous and lacking confidence in moving forward to the next level of achievement. I was known as a "squealer" when having to confront what I thought was a difficult task. I had exceptional care, combining firmness and fairness. I was challenged to go a little further, yet with patience. The tailored exercises to follow at home had easy-to-follow directions and illustrations. I was given direct, hands-on attention, ensuring every movement was done correctly and safely to maximize the level of movement. I feel confident and stronger in my mobility when walking and getting back to doing activities I enjoy without pain and limping. A great location with great staff who genuinely will invest in your healing journey as they did with mine!

This crew saw me through all the ups and downs of rehab post sequential total knee replacements…read more The entire office is caring and competent. Never had an issue with scheduling.

I was originally referred to Life Strength by my physician for post knee replacement therapy. I…read morehave since had several other issues requiring PT over the years,and I have learned that Life Strength is the finest practice around. I recently completed shoulder treatment with Scott Heinlein . I cannot say enough about his professionalism, breadth of knowledge, and his patient and very effective work with massage and exercise. He has taught me much about muscles and tendons and joints,how they connect and affect the body. I found myself looking forward to these sessions for the lessons learned and also to simply chat with Scott. Most importantly,the seemingly endless shoulder problem that I have experienced has been effectively treated and I am confident and happy that this problem will not be a permanent issue.

Lifestrength has done wonders for 2 of my kids. One had a shoulder pain due to swimming and Scott…read morequickly diagnosed the problem and corrected his technique, gave him some therapeutic exercises, and within a couple months, the pain was gone. That was 3 years ago and my son is still swimming all year round and no more pain. Scott has also worked with my daughter who is a ballet dancer for hip issues. Same story-he takes his time diagnosing, provides a thoughtful plan of attack to address the issue, and we are seeing improvements each day. Scott's knowledge of the body and the problems long hours of sports practice can induce on athletes is invaluable. Try Lifestrength Phys Therapy first, and you won't be disappointed!

After waking up with a kincked neck I went to work for 10 days using Aleve. On the 11th day the…read moreleft side of my neck and back went into full muscle spasm and my spine swelled like a balloon. My left arm had shooting pain from the pinched nerves and I lost feeling in 3 of my fingers. I couldn't lay or sit and paced my house for 23 hours occasionally resting in the corners of my living room. After 7 days, 2 "passing-out's" from the pain, 4 ER trips (1 by Ambulance) and 4 dismissive "Doctors" who told me to go home and "relax," (1 prescribed 6 Valiums and a 5 day treatment of steroids) my neighbor found me collapsed on my front porch. He recommended seeking help from Dr. Rob. On the first visit I came ready to do battle thinking I had to convince yet another person of my level of pain, but he simply let me tell my story uninterrupted for 40 minutes and said "I understand." Those 2 words changed my life. Within 4 sessions the swelling has reduced, the pain is now occasional, I am able to lift my head and have regained feeling in 2 of my fingers. He used a combination of dry needling and myofascial release and taught me how to breathe. His home exercises have meaning and he explains everything. He was the first person to listen with the intent to understand, help and cure. I am continuing treatment and each session produces extraordinary results. He is a healer.

Dr. Rob, dry needled my shoulder and calf which had been problematic for me for weeks. I came to…read moretown from California for a getaway and found Dr. Rob on Yelp to help the issues. He was professional and an expert. Already having relief in both areas and will be traveling back for more expertise services in the future.

This place is great. I had a complicated shoulder surugery with a timeline to go to the military…read moreand the team helped so much. Shelby, Dave and Brett helped me stay on line with my goals but also stayed realistic with what I should and shouldn't do. They also gave me some equipment and showed me some exercises I could do at home after I graduated. Every time I came here it didn't feel like I was going to a boring physical therapy but rather going to hang out with friends.

Best place ever. I've tried a few and this one is top notch. Actually I'm going back. Patread more

In 2020, I was trying to stretch out a kink in my back and managed to throw out my back! I could…read morebarely breathe and walking was miserable. I called them after a search of yelp reviews and they were able to get me in right away. They "threw the kitchen sink at me" and within a week I was able to move with freedom and carry most objects with a moderate level of discomfort. By the end of the following week, my pain was pretty much gone, and by the week after I was back on track with my workouts and job demands. The office is clean, professional, kind, and incredibly productive! My insurance has a bit of a high deductible, so I eventually had to cut back on the extra treatments being suggested/offered. But the adjustments were always spot on, regardless of which provider I was seeing. Fast-forward two years later and an ongoing neck issue (that I have been ignoring) has begun to cause constant headaches and migraines. I called them and they offered an appointment within an hour of my call! Due to my schedule conflicts, I had an appointment to see them two days later with a wicked migraine. Astonishingly I left much better after a session of dry needling, ultrasound treatment, and possibly the best adjustment i have ever had! By the time I took 800mg of ibuprofen, I felt like new. I know it'll take a few visits to get this resolved, but I have faith they will improve this issue very soon!

I have not been to Kalkstein Chiropractic LLC in a few years, but recently got an old bill. I…read morespecifically told them I did not have insurance at the time and they cut me a great deal if I paid in cash. I did not know it was going to come back years later. It seems something shady is going on as there are other reviews highlighting old bills coming back.

I arrived at TPT after a shoulder manipulation procedure for frozen shoulder. I was 5 hours out…read morefrom surgery and was in quite a bit of pain, but was so lucky to meet Savleen - an excellent therapist. Therapy was painful at the beginning, but Savleen was always encouraging and so kind and patient. She was comforting through my pain and talked me through some difficult moments. She gave me exercises to do at home on the days I didn't attend PT. Two weeks out from surgery and I have just about regained full mobility and am so grateful for the entire staff. Appointments were easy to make and the girls who work at the front desk were helpful in figuring out an insurance issue and making my frequent appointments. I was able to come to therapy after work, so scheduling was convenient. I can definitely recommend Towson PT.

The dude at the front desk has an attitude, is rude, and unprofessional. He needs to go. Between…read morehim and the new therapist I was dealing with (gosh, I wish Bolster did not retire, she was amazing), I will not be returning.