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Welcome to Action Therapy Services
Jill Kaspar, MPTDirector of Physical Therapy
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Jill received her Master of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Marquette University in 1999. Jill works with patients of all ages and specializes in orthopedic, neurological and spinal cord injuries. Jill has been nationally recognized for her contribution to her profession and has served on the planning committee for the Spinal Cord Injury Association’s 2003 National Convention in Chicago. Some of her professional continuing education courses include:
- Neural Plasticity and Pathophysiology
- Treating Spasticity with Botox
- Kinesio Taping I & II
- A Clinical Approach to Myofascial Release
- OSHA 2006 Compliance & Training for Medical & Dental
- Infant Massage Instructor Certification
- Craniosacral Therapy Enhancing the Body's Natural Healing Capabilities
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Kathryn Kittler , PT |
Kathryn graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Kathryn enjoys working with all different types of patients and has an interest in lumbar & cervical spine injuries. She is a certified functional capacity evaluator and regularly participates in continuing education in her field. Some of her professional continuing education courses include:
- Total Hip & Knee Forum for the PT: Contemporary Advances in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
- Solutions to the Challenging Workers’ Compensation Cases: Focus on Upper Extremity Injuries
- Functional Orthopedics I
- Principles of Pilates for Physical Therapists
- Osteoporosis: An Update for Clinicians
- Spasticity Management: Focus on Rehabilitation
- Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy, A Clinical Approach to Myofascial Release
- McKenzie Part A, Lumbar Spine
- Spine Forum: An Update on Lumbar Spine Procedures
- Common Work Injuries and Their Treatment
- Management of Shoulder Dysfunction for Physical Therapy
- "Solely in the Runner" Lower Extremity Injury and Rehabilitation
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Wesley Groves, DPT |
Wes graduated from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology and from Midwestern University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Wes enjoys working with patients of all ages, but takes special interest in athletic populations and helping people return to their active lifestyles. Wes has been recognized for his health promotion in the workplace environment and participated in an individually researched and written case study on cerebellar disorders.
- Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy~ The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization.
- Craniosacral Therapy Enhancing the Body's Natural Healing Capabilities
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Diane Fornek, PTA |
Diane Fornek graduated with high honors from the College of DuPage and received her degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant in 2003 and earned a second degree as a Registered Health Information Tech. She holds her license and certification in both fields.
Her areas of interest are adult outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedics and pediatric rehabilitation.
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Holly Boersma, ATC |
Holly graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. She is a certified and licensed athletic trainer as well as a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Holly specializes in treating orthopedic injuries and return-to-sport rehab. She regularly participates in continuing education in her field. Some of her professional continuing education courses include:
- Evaluation & Treatment of the Complex Shoulder
- Applied Techniques of Manual Therapy - A Clinical Approach to Myofascial Release
- OSHA Compliance & Training for Medical Facilities
- Brain Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
- Novel Surgical Treatment Modalities & Rehabilitation
- On the field Evaluation of Common Athletic Injuries
- Modified Pilates with Balls & Bands as Therapeutic & Corrective Exercise
- GLATA Winter Meeting & Clinical Symposium 2005, 2006
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