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Mark D. Sleeper PT, MS, OCS
Assistant Professor
m-sleeper@northwestern.edu

Education

BS Biology and Chemistry, New York State College at Geneseo
BS Physical Therapy, State University of New York at Buffalo
MS,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Teaching Interests

Course CoordinatorClinical Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I, Clinical Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II, Electrotherapy I
Lecturer / Laboratory InstructorFoundations for Physical Therapy II, Kinesiology, Electrotherapy II

Research Interests

Gymnastics Functional Measurement Tool

Clinical Interests

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Mark is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and an expert in spine and pelvis related pathologies. He treats all types of all types of orthopedics injuries and pathologies, and works extensively with gymnasts. He currently sees patients 5-10 hours per week.

Professional Activities

American Physical Therapy Association member, State district representative
American College of Sports Medicine member

Representative Publications

Abstracts

The Gymnastics Functional Measurement Tool (GFMT): Pilot Validation of a Physical Abilities Field Test for Competitive Gymnasts.  Mark D. Sleeper PT, MS, OCS, Michelle Beers, Matthew Erwin, Jamie Meyer, Jaime Passaglia, Elizabeth Schornak, Mackenzie Strobel, Mark Wildeboer.  Accepted for Platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Meetings in Boston Feb, 2007

“The Gymnastics Functional Measurement Tool:  An Instrument for the Physical Assessment of Competitive Gymnasts”. Sleeper MD, Beers M, Erwin M, Meyer J, Passaglia J, Schornak E, Strobel M, and Wileboer, M. Abstract presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine National Meeting.  Denver, CO May, 2006.

“Comparison of Postural Sway Measurements and Balance Perturbation Responses Between Run-Trained and Sedentary Elderly Individuals: A Pilot Study”. Sleeper MD, Lohrens J, Holtze, J, Mille ML, and Rogers M.  Platform presentation at APTA National Combined Section Meeting New Orleans, 2005.

Workshops/ Presentations

“Examination, Evaluation and Treatment of the Sacro-iliac Joint.”  Two day lecture and laboratory seminar, presented to the staff of Advocate Health Care of Chicago, Downers Grove, IL.  September 2006

“Acute Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Surgery” Presented to the PT staff at Hammond Clinic, Munster IN, August, 2004

“Knee: Biomechanical review and Evaluative Procedures” Presented to the PT and OT staff of Children’s Memorial Hospital.  Chicago, IL April, 2004.

 Last updated onJanuary 28, 2007

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