KerstinMSobusMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Springfield, MA

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Office
516 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
Phone+1 413-787-2051

Fax+1 413-787-2054

Education & Training

Thomas Jefferson University/duPont Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 1991 - 1992
Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1988 - 1991
Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1987
University of North Dakota, School of MedicineBS, Physical Therapy, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2018 - 2023
ND State Medical License 1981 - 2022
IN State Medical License 2006 - 2019
AR State Medical License 1992 - 1997
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Indianapolis Top Doctors 2014
Indianapolis Monthly Castle Connolly, 2013
Health Care Heros Indianapolis Business Journal, 2011
AcadeMe American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008
With Thanks and Appreciation for Dedicated Services Grafton Developmental Center, 2006
In Appreciation for Your Compassionate Services Northwest Rehabilitation Services, 2006
In Recognition and Appreciation of Your Years of Dedicated Services, Medical Expertise, Advocacy and Loving Care to the Children and Family of North Dakota North Dakota Children Medical Services, 2006
North Dakota Family to Family 1999
Clinical Instructor of the Year University of Arkansas Medical Science, PMR, 1993
Arkansas Children Medical Service Dedication and Service to the Children of Arkansas, 1992
Alpha Omega Honor Society University of North Dakota School of Medicine, 1987
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation American Women's Association for Scholastic Achievement, 1987
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
The Adult with Cerebral Palsy: A Provider-Consumer Perspective
Kevin Murphy, Kerstin Sobus, Patrick Michael Bliss
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2009-08-01
3 citations
Pulmonary embolism in the traumatic brain injured adolescent: report of two cases
Kerstin M. Sobus, Michael F. Cawley, Michael A. Alexander
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1994-03-01
14 citations
Undetected musculoskeletal trauma in children with traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
Kerstin M. Sobus, Michael A. Alexander, Harcke Ht
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 1993-09-01

Journal Articles

Issues and Approaches to Safely Transporting Children with Special Healthcare Needs
O'Neil, J; Sobus, K; Bull, M, J Pediatr Rehabil Med, 1/1/2011
Rehabilitation Care and Management for the Individual with Cerebral Palsy, Ages 13 through Early Adulthood
Sobus, K; Karkos, JB, Critical Reviews in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 1/1/2009
Caring for the Adult with Cerebral Palsy: Adult Provider-consumer Perspective
Murphy K, Sobus K, Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 1/1/2009
Bilateral Sciatic Nerve Entrapment Due to Weight Loss
Fann, A., Lee, R., Sobus, K, Journal of AR Medical Society, 1/1/1998
Pulmonary Embolism in the Traumatic Brain-Injured Adolescent: Report of Two Cases
Sobus, K; Cawley, M; Alexander, M, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/1994
Undetected Musculo-Skeletal Trauma in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury or Spinal Cord Injury
Sobus K; Alexander, M; Harcke, T, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/1993
Coexistence of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Heterotopic Ossification in the Pediatric Patient
Sobus, K; Sherman, N; Alexander, M, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/1993
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Books/Book Chapters

Respiratory Management of Neuromuscular Disease
Sobus, K, Warren, REditors: Dr. Michael Alexander and Dr. Gabriella Molnar.2000
Physiological Basis of Rehabilitation Medicine
Chapter: Growth and Development
Sobus, K, Karkos, JEditors: Erwin Gonzalez.Edition 3rd,2000
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Chapter: Growth and Development
Page 13 - 28Molnar, G, Sobus, KEditors: Hanley and Belfus.PhiladelphiaEdition 3rd,1998

Abstracts/Posters

Woodward Development of the I.U Center for Youth and Adults with Conditions of Childhood: A Disease Non-Specific Transition Support Program
Sobus, K, Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Transition Special Interest Group Poster Session, Denver, Colorado, 1/1/2011
Service Delivery by a Disease Non-Specific Transition Support Program
Sobus, K, Pediatric Academic Society Annual Meeting, Transition Special Interest Group Poster Session, Denver, Colorado, 1/1/2011
No Bite Tray
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Washington, D.C, 1/1/2010
Respiratory Care of Neuromuscular Diseases
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Toronto, Canada, 1/1/2000
Child with Congenital Varicella, Right Phrenic Nerve Paralysis and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Washington, D.C., 1/1/1999
Polio: Could You Recognize It Today?
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Washington, D.C, 1/1/1999
Association Spastic Diplegia and Alpha Interferon for Hemangiomas
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/1998
Paraplegic Bracing in Asthmatic Amyotrophy
Sobus, K, Association of Academic Physiatrist, 1/1/1996
Superspokes-Fostering Wheelchair Sports in Rural State
Sobus, K, American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 1/1/1994
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Lectures

Cerebral Palsy - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Management
Indiana University - 1/1/2013
Spina Bifida - Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Management
Indiana University - 1/1/2013
"Spasticity and Dystonia" What Are the Treatment Options
Urban, IL - 1/1/2013
Spasticity and Dystonia Management - Medical Treatment Options
Urban, IL - 1/1/2013
Haiti, Positive Changes after the Earth Quake: Improving the Lives of One Family - One Village at a Time
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2013
Overview of Pediatric PMR Management of Spina Bifida
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/2013
Embracing Therapy Management of Complex Children in GMFCS IV/V
Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2012
Adult Complications of Pediatric Problems
Indiana University - 1/1/2012
Rehabilitation Management of the Pediatric Trauma Patient with Spinal Cord or Head Trauma
Indiana University - 1/1/2012
Congenital Limb Deficiencies
Indiana University - 1/1/2012
Overview of Pediatric Rehabilitation in Children and Adolescents
Indiana University - 1/1/2012
Normal Growth and Development in Children
Indiana University - 1/1/2012
Cerebral Palsy - Diagnosis and Management
Indiana University - 1/1/2011
Care of Pulmonary Complications in Persons with CP and Related Neurodisabilities-'Planning for the Long Haul'
Boston, MA - 1/1/2011
Pediatric PMR Management of Spina Bifida
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/2011
Spina Bifida - Neurologic Exam and Rehabilitation Management
Indiana University - 1/1/2011
Pediatric Rehabilitation Management of Spina Bifida and Transition Care
Indiana University - 1/1/2010
Pediatric Rehabilitation Management of Cerebral Palsy and Life Span Care
IU - 1/1/2010
Aging and Adulthood
Cincinnati, OH - 1/1/2010
The Use of Medication in the Neurologically Impaired Child
Methodist Hospital, Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN - 1/1/2010
Pediatric Rehabilitation, The Uniqueness of the Child in Rehabilitation
Indiana University - 1/1/2010
Rehabilitation Management, Bracing and Equipment
Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN - 1/1/2009
Comparing and Contrasting Transition Service Models from the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands, International model
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2009
Sexuality: Exploring the Issues with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2008
Cerebral Palsy: A Lifetime of Care, Part 1, Instructional Course
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2008
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Other

Children Miracle Network Telethon to Benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital

1/1/1994
Health Talk
KBIS-AM
1/1/1993

Press Mentions

'Do More. Get Stronger. Get Better.': Shriners Hospital Unveils High-Tech Pediatric Rehab Unit in SpringfieldJuly 6th, 2018