Michael Tulman, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN, CFL1, USAW-L1
About Michael Tulman
Body Parts
Back & Neck
Elbow
Foot & Ankle
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Specializations
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Dry Needling
Functional Movement Screening
Manual Therapy
Activity Expertise
Baseball / Softball
Basketball
CrossFit
Football and Rugby
Running
Skating / Hockey
Skiing / Snowboarding
Soccer
Strength Training
Swimming
Tennis / Pickleball
Biography
Michael Tulman joined Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in 2023 as a physical therapist. Transitioning from a previous career as an Electrical Engineer in the semiconductor industry, Michael discovered his passion for physical therapy after suffering a sports injury and undergoing surgery. His rehab experience led him to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh and relocate to Chicago to start his new career.
Michael specializes in return-to-sport rehabilitation for both operative and non-operative injuries, with a focus on ACL rehabilitation for soccer players. He is certified in Dry Needling and Blood Flow Restriction therapies and holds multiple coaching certifications.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys CrossFit, cooking, and spending time with his dog, Tilly.
Office Locations
South Loop
833 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60650
Education / Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Doctorate
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Professional Certifications
Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist (Dry Needling), CrossFit Level 1, USA Weightlifting Level 1