Dr. Jowers is a board-certified sports medicine specialist. He is a specialist in a variety of musculoskeletal, neurologic, dermatologic, systemic, and endocrine conditions and injuries, including rehabilitation of:
- running injuries
- ACL reconstruction
- hip labrum surgeries
- foot & ankle injuries
- overhead throwing injuries
- cervicogenic & migraine headaches
- focal dystonias e.g. runner’s dystonia
- osteoporosis & osteopenia
- stress fracture & stress reaction
- thoracic outlet syndrome
- conversion disorder
- complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, RSD)
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Dr. Jowers uses the most up-to-date medical research and exercise science to evaluate, treat, and design training programs and exercise prescriptions. He also utilizes the most recent technology and equipment for video analysis and injury screenings to help accelerate injury recovery. He designs precise prevention training programs for his patients and teams. He offers a variety of treatments, including functional dry needling, spinal manipulation, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, mental imagery & visualization, and active release technique.
Relates: to patients through his own experience as an athlete.
Understands: the association among spiritual, mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects of healing.
Seeks: to involve all people in some sort of fun athletic activity starting at a young age so that it carries with them through life.
Dedicated: to preventing injuries by promoting healthy lifestyles and habits.
Believes: that God divinely created our complex and dynamic human body.
Education and Certifications
- Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through ABPTS
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- BS in Kinesiology University of Maryland College Park
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, NSCA
- Dry Needling Specialist (Kinetacore level II)
- Spinal Manipulative Treatments
- Active Release Technique (ART) Treatments
- APTA-Certified Clinical Instructor
- Certified Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, IASTM