Michael Dean Sterken, PT, DPT
10-19 years / Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Clinical Specialties:
- Neurology Specialist
- Areas of Focus:
- Acute Care
- Vestibular System
- Cardiovascular And Pulmonary
- Neurology
Practice Description: Areas of expertise: Neurosurgical ICU Critical Care, Neurology Step-Down Recovery, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Clinical Instruction, Safe Patient Handling Educator, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, Huntington's Disease Consultantation, & Part-Time Faculty teaching Cardiopulmonary & Acute Care Physical Physical Therapy to DPT students.
Member: APTA Academy of Education APTA Acute Care APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
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About
Michael Dean Sterken, PT, DPT
Dr. Sterken is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist with over 12 years of experience. From 2013 to 2023 he served as the lead PT in the neurosurgical intensive care unit at the UC Davis Medical Center, until he became the PM&R Department’s Clinical Educator in June of 2023. He is also a part time faculty member at California State University of Sacramento, where he has been co-teaching the cardiopulmonary & acute care curriculum annually since 2016.Professional Education
Dr. Sterken graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with his master's degree in PT in 2010. He completed his transitional doctorate in 2013 through A.T. Still University.Board Certifications
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Since Jun 30, 2019, valid through Jun 29, 2029
Certificate Number: 54881