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PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Dr. Cheryl Sparks is the Director of the Rehabilitation Center of Expertise for the OSF HealthCare System. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and is board certified by the ABPTS as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. She maintains professional membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Illinois Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, sections on Orthopedics and Research. Prior to joining OSF HealthCare, Dr. Sparks served as the co-Director of the Bradley University Orthopaedic Physical Therapy residency program.
Courses with Cheryl Sparks
Browse Course CatalogManagement of the Cervicogenic Headache
Presented by Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Management of the Cervicogenic Headache
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This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.
Head and facial pain can be a consequence of several different conditions, and as a result it presents the physical therapist with a unique challenge when examining and treating patients with headache. This course will provide the clinician with fundamental information necessary for managing these individuals.
Head and facial pain can be a consequence of several different conditions, and as a result it presents the physical therapist with a unique challenge when examining and treating patients with headache. This course will provide the clinician with fundamental information necessary for managing these individuals.
Non-Arthritic Hip Pain
Presented by Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Non-Arthritic Hip Pain
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When treating the individual with hip pain, the physical therapist must consider the etiology of symptoms, anatomy and biomechanics of the coxafemoral joint and other factors or impairments which may be contributing the presentation. This course will provide the essential knowledge for appropriate management of adults with complaints of hip pain that is not attributable to arthritis.
When treating the individual with hip pain, the physical therapist must consider the etiology of symptoms, anatomy and biomechanics of the coxafemoral joint and other factors or impairments which may be contributing the presentation. This course will provide the essential knowledge for appropriate management of adults with complaints of hip pain that is not attributable to arthritis.
Pediatric Hip Disorders
Presented by Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Pediatric Hip Disorders
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The pediatric population requires special consideration in terms of orthopaedic examination and intervention. This course will provide the physical therapist with essential knowledge for appropriate management of disorders affecting the hip in individuals aged 0-21 years.
Cervico-Thoracic Spine Management
Presented by Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Cervico-Thoracic Spine Management
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Neck and upper back pain can be a consequence of several different conditions, and as a result it presents the physical therapist with a unique challenge when examining and treating patients with these complaints. This course will provide the clinician with fundamental information necessary for managing individuals with reports of pain associated with the cervicothoracic spine.
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