Lecturer
Email: gbachman@sdsu.edu
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Education
- DPT, San Diego State University, 2015
- BS, Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy and Rehabilitative Sciences, San Diego State University, 2007
Clinical specialty, Interests, and Practice sites
In addition to my faculty role at SDSU, I currently work at Sharp Grossmont Hospital primarily in their Outpatient Neuro department with an emphasis on Vestibular Rehabilitation. I am passionate about helping those suffering from vestibular dysfunction as these patients are often unable to participate fully in their lives due to debilitating vertigo or imbalance. I am honored to be able to provide them the care they need to get them back to enjoying their life.
Research and Scholarship interests (Funded activity/Other research and scholarly activity)
My current research goals are to investigate the integrated clinical care pathway that patients with dizziness experience from time of arrival into an Emergency room to hospital discharge, and specifically how vestibular rehabilitative services are used in this process. Effective and efficient management of an acute dizzy patient is a challenging task which requires an interdisciplinary approach. Research has shown that dizzy patients are at higher risk for falls and often are misdiagnosed or mismanaged in our current health care system. More research needs to be done in this area in order to develop best practices and improve clinical care pathways. I am currently investigating this line of research with the support of Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
Honors and Awards
- Rising Star Award, California Physical Therapy Association, 2016
- Outstanding Core Ambassador Award, American Physical Therapy Association Student Assembly, 2015
- Outstanding Professional Service Award, California Physical Therapy Association – SD district, 2015
- Community Service Award, San Diego State University – DPT Program, 2015
- Dean’s Award for Research and Scholarship, SDSU Student Research Symposium, 2014
Professional Memberships/Activities
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Member of the Research, Neurology, Geriatrics, Health Policy and Administration and Acute Care sections
- California Core Ambassador to the Student Assembly, 2014
- California Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates, 2015 to present
- California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)
- Membership and Communications Committee, 2017 to present
- Representative to the CPTA Assembly of Representatives, 2016
- Chair of Annual Conference Committee, 2017
- San Diego District of the California Physical Therapy Association
- District Member Service Liaison, 2017 to present
- Founder of the CA Outreach Challenge, 2014 to present
- PT Day of Service (PTDOS)
- Chair of the Sustainability, Responsibility and Support Committee, 2015 to present
