Academic Title:
Assistant Professor
Primary Appointment:
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
Secondary Appointment(s):
Orthopaedics
Location:
AHRB, 240I
Phone (Primary):
(667) 214-1600
Phone (Secondary):
(410) 706-3449
Education and Training
- 2009, B.S., Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park
- 2012, D.P.T., University of Maryland, Baltimore
Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Emergency Medical Responder
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Certified in Dry Needling
Biosketch
Dr. Zarro graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. His clinical practice focuses on sports and orthopedic physical therapy. He is an assistant professor for the University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. He teaches in the human anatomy, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal content within the program with a focus on sport and exercise rehabilitation. He serves as a clinical instructor for DPT students on their clinical experiences. He currently serves as team physical therapist for the University of Maryland Terrapins and previously served as team physical therapist for Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds. He also volunteers with the local running and strength and conditioning community as well as United States Olympic Committee.
Camden Yards Warehouse Physical Therapy Office (for appointments)
Research/Clinical Keywords
sports physical therapy, running injuries, post-concussion syndrome, ACL injuries, throwing injuries, hip/groin injuries, bone stress injuries, tendinopathy, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, load management, mechanotherapy, sports analytics, sports biomechanics
Clinical Specialty Details
Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Emergency Medical Responder
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor