Physical Therapy in Columbia and Baltimore, MD | Spartan Rehab and Performance
Why Spartan?
Spartan has been developed with the principal goal of delivering elite-level care to all. Too often, traditional physical therapy and performance fails to deliver the intended results. You rarely hear of a professional athlete’s career ending due to “failed rehab”. Sometimes, it is not as simple as “join a gym” or “continue with the prescribed exercise program”. If recovery and performance was as simple as following an exercise program, we would have millions of elite level athletes and have eradicated pain altogether. These professionals receive the highest quality care, consistent attention, and specific plans to help them return to their professions. We feel that every person is entitled to that level of elite level care. In order to bridge this disconnect and provide elite level care to all, Spartan was built with 4 simple principles in mind.
Specialist Care
In order to deliver on our promise of elite care, we carry post-doctoral level certifications in orthopedics, strength and conditioning, movement assessment, sports therapy, dry needling, manual therapy and performance. Learning is never done, especially in the fields of medicine, movement, and performance. We vow that we will never become complacent, continue to practice life-long learning, and remain up to date on the most current evidence in order to best assist you in your journey to a better you.
Individualized Plan
You are unique. A “cookie-cutter” plan is not sufficient in order for you to fully heal or perform at your absolute highest level. Each plan developed for our clients is directly tailored to YOUR specific goals. No two people are the same, so no two plans should be exactly the same. Everyone’s path and goals differ. We ensure that the number one factor affecting the plan we develop is YOUR GOALS. You are not a number or a statistic here, you matter, and Spartan is designed to be all about you.
Unmatched Attention
Many companies will claim”one-on-one” care, here at Spartan you will actually receive it. When we are with you, you are all we are focused on. Not only for the hands-on intervention but, just as importantly, for the exercise as well. We provide truly one-on-one care. We are constantly assessing you for correct form, on the lookout for compensations, and with hands-on cueing, will help you to learn the fundamentals perfectly, that way the strength and power will come easier. Rather than passing this essential duty off to a tech or someone less qualified, you will have an expert on movement and exercise constantly assessing your form and coaching you throughout the whole process. When you book a session with us, you are the only one there, you are our complete focus. The difference between a beginner and an expert? The expert has mastered the fundamentals. We will teach you to become an expert that way you can achieve all your goals.
Brought to You
The appeal of Spartan is that rehab and performance is brought to you. Feel more comfortable recovering or performing rehab in your home? Great, we will come to you. Want to achieve that collegiate scholarship in lacrosse? Let’s meet on a field and run drills there instead of inside a clinic. The idea of Spartan is that rather than do our best in a busy clinic to replicate what we will be asking you to do at your home or on the field, let’s just meet at the intended area and work there. Our goal is to bring elite level care to the privacy and comfort of your own home, or whatever location you prefer. If you have an idea, let us know! Spartan is here to provide the flexibility to allow us to work together in the best possible setting to assist you in achieving your goals.
Dylan Marks, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, C-PS, SFG I, XPS
Dr. Dylan Marks founded Spartan Rehab and Performance as his answer to deliver elite care to the sports performance and healthcare population.
He began his career at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore where he graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT). Upon graduating, he received the Orthopedic Physical Therapist Award, given to one graduating therapist in the class for their skill in orthopedic physical therapy.
After receiving his doctorate, he completed a year-long post-graduate orthopedic clinical residency program through Evidence in Motion (EIM) of Health Professions. Less than 3% of orthopedic physical therapists throughout the U.S. graduate from orthopedic residency programs. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Marks became a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.
Dr. Marks is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Sports and Conditioning Association. He is a Champion Performance Specialist (C-PS), earned by studying from the prestigious sports physical therapist Mike Reinold, which expands his clinical expertise in sports medicine and performance working with athletes of all ages and levels. Dr. Marks is a Strongfirst Gyria (Kettlebell) Instructor (SFG-I). Dr Marks is an Exos Performance Specialist (XPS) which specializes him to work with athletes of all levels. Dr. Marks is trained in Functional Dry Needling to help assist athletes and patients to get the most out of their bodies for both performance and recovery.
Dr. Marks received his undergraduate degree from Coker University where he was a 4-year starter and 4-year Captain on the lacrosse team. He was a first-team all conference selection and scholar athlete of the year for the South Atlantic Conference. He was chosen his senior year as Coker’s Male Athlete of the Year.
| Abbreviation | Certification | Accrediting Body |
|---|---|---|
| DPT | Doctor of Physical Therapy | University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine |
| OCS | Orthopedic Clinical Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists |
| CSCS | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | National Strength and Conditioning Association |
| C-PS | Champion Performance Specialist | Champion Physical Therapy and Performance |
| SFG-I | Strongfirst Gyria (Kettlebell) Instructor Level 1 | Strongfirst |
| XPS | Exos Performance Specialist | Exos |
| Functional Dry Needling | Evidence in Motion |
Dr. Marks' Philosophy
Everyone has a unique story and goal. At Spartan Rehab and Performance, we take the time to explore these two concepts in order to create an individualized plan that is developed to help you achieve your specific goals.
No “cookie-cutter” plans are used here. One size does not fit all, but with proper planning every goal is attainable. We use a combination of evidence-informed practice and clinical expertise to develop a stepwise progression towards better movement and performance that is tailored to you and your goals.
Dr. Marks’ diverse clinical background and personal experiences allow him to serve a plethora of clients. He has pursued ongoing post-doctoral training in a variety of topics that allows him to evaluate and treat all patients from professional athletes to chronic pain management.
The most important concept and founding principle of Spartan Rehab and Performance is to keep the focus on YOU. Spartan was developed as a solution for better care, to directly and more comprehensively assist the individual. The goal is not just recovery, but advancement to becoming the absolute BEST version of yourself – whatever that means to you.