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KRISTEN M. MARKETT, PT, OCS
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"The patient's goals are the most important. When you understand their needs, you can help them to attain a maximum level of function. This understanding comes through listening and observation and creates a mutual level of respect." |
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KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY
"I feel that if a patient trusts you and feels comfortable with your know ledge that it
empowers them. allowing them to take a more active role in their rehabilitation."
Licensure: State of Illinois Physical Therapy
B.S.: Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy-University of Evansville
Board Certification:
Certified: CI, CCCE with Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medical
Center, Adjunct Clinical Professor of PT in College of Health Professions of
Governors State University 1999-2000 academic year; Folsom Program:
Manual Therapy Certification of the Spine. 1999.
Continuing Education: Institute of Physical Art: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular
Facilitation; Beyond Kegels 1: Bladder Health and the Pelvic Muscle Force Field;
Beyond Kegels II: Advanced Techniques and Special Populations; Jones Institute:
Strain and Counterstrain for Spine and Extremities; Urologic and Gynecologic Pain
Syndromes: Advance Course; Advanced Biomechanics for Pelvis Sacrum and Spine;
Assessment, Integrative Diagnostics and Integrative Manual Therapy for Pelvic, Sacral
and Spinal Mobilization with Muscle Energy and "Beyond" Techniques; Folsom
Program-Manual Therapy Certification in Spine; The Role of PT in Obstetrics and
Gynecology; Women's Health Level I-III (pre and post natal, pelvic floor dysfunction
and urinary incontinence); Saunders: Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Spinal
Disorders; Stanley Paris Intro to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation S1; The Institute
of Physical Art-Functional Orthopedics, soft tissue mobilization and manual therapy;
When the Foot Hits the Ground Everything Changes-Basic and Advanced Level
Biomechanics with Gary Gray; Mc Connell Shoulder and Knee taping; Surgical
Anatomy of the Knee and Shoulder and Arthroscopy Lab with Dr. Greg Markarian, Dr.
Vargas; Foot and Ankle Rehab I-III; Advance Knee Rehab levels I-III with Kevin Wilk; Shoulder Rehab I-III;
Industrial Rehab I & II; Spine Coordinator Training Program.
Additional Experience: Member of Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Journal Club;
4 years management experience of a large outpatient orthopedic facility.
A PART OF THE COMMUNITY
"In this age of computers, good postural habits are deteriorating, which can lead
to chronic neck and back pains. Educating employers, schools, and students in proper
ergonomics is important in injury prevention,"
Community Involvement: Lectures on Balance and Fall Prevention at Sunrise
Nursing Home in Willowbrook, and at Senior Wellness Fair, Willowbrook.
- Health Fair at Lakeview Junior High for 3 years: posture & ACT, rehabilitation.
- Health Fair at Downers Grove High School: LE functional testing Medical Lecture
Series at Willow brook Athletic Club: Pre/post Natal exercises, Lumbar postural re-education, Swiss ball exercise and general flexibility: Back School Education class
instructor; Lecture Series On Women's Health for Darien Women's Club.
Publications: Willowbrook Newsletter: Biomechanics of Cycling; Pre/post
Natal exercises, Postural Importance during ADL's and Sitting.
LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE
"I am excited about the future of the Women's Health program in physical
therapy. There are many special needs and problems that women face before and after
childbirth. We now have the manual skills necessary and the knowledge to help educate
women on how they can maintain a strong healthy body throughout their lives."
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