Jill A. Sparkes

Jill A. Sparkes serves as an Adjunct Instructor (Adjunct Faculty I) within the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. Her active academic appointment focuses on clinical education and therapeutic practice in rehabilitation sciences.

Her research and clinical interests span core domains of physical therapy including Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation for orthopedic conditions, Neurological Rehabilitation addressing stroke and movement disorders, specialized Pediatric Physical Therapy for developmental challenges, and Geriatric Physical Therapy for aging populations. These areas reflect comprehensive engagement with rehabilitation across the human lifespan.