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Edie Sperling, PT, DPT

Edie Sperling, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor, Anatomy

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest

esperling@westernu.edu

Phone: 541-259-0229

Join year: 2018

  • Education

    Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 2011

    Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 2002

  • Certification

    Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Physical Therapy Association

    Certified Manual Physical Therapist, North American Insitute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT)

    RRCA Running Coach Level 1

  • License

    Licensed Physical Therapist

  • Professional Experience

    Clinic Manager, Director of Clinical Education, and Lead Physical Therapist, Healing Motion Physical Therapy Inc., Philomath, OR, 2013-18

    Staff Physical Therapist, Therapeutic Associates, Inc., Corvallis, OR, 2011-13

    Anatomy Dissection Coordinator, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 2010

  • Teaching Experience

    Adjunct Faculty, Biology Deptartment, Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR, 2013-15

    Adjunct Faculty, University of Western States, Portland, OR, 2013-14

    Anatomy Teaching Assistant, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA, 2009-10

  • Courses

    Anatomy

  • Awards

    Biology Department Outstanding Part Time Faculty Award, Linn-Benton Community College, 2014-15

    Roger Williams scholarship, awarded by the faculty of the University of Puget Sound, 2010

  • Organizations

    American Physical Therapy Association

    American Association of Anatomists

  • Publications

    PUBLICATIONS

    Cox, A., Sperling, E., Fischer, J., Nelson, W., Li, F., Campbell, A. Anatomical Variations of the Heart and Chest Wall in a Donor Patient with Apert Syndrome.J Clinical Case Rep Case Stud. Vol. 3, Issue 1. June 2020.

    Matz, D., Heesey, C., Smith, A., Kimpo, R., Landers, M., Battaglia, F. Bareither, D., Robinson, W., and Sperling, E. 2020.Neuroscience learning objectives, pp. 98-103 in Curricular Guide for Podiatric Medical Education. American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine, Rockville, MD. 320 pp.

    Jahangiri, A; Subramanyam, C; Henderson, J;Glasner, L; Hawthorne, S; Sperling, E; Long, B; Smith, P; Harvey, R; Prasad, S; Moresi, V. An innovative chronic pain program in rural Oregon. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at Physiatry '21: February 9-13, 2021. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.100(4) Supplement 2:a1-a204, April 2021.

    Beatty, B.; Guara, K.; Boyd, H; Sperling, E.; Spaan, J.; Dreibelbis, R. Abstract: Long-term self-reported functional outcomes of clavicle fractures treated nonoperatively vs. operatively. J. Am. Osteopath. Assoc. Vol. 120, Issue 12. Dec 2020.

    Hummel-Berry, K., Anderson, J., Rimmer, L., Sperling, E. Abstract: Benefits of entry-level internships in oncology physical therapy and barriers to their availability. Rehabilitation Oncology 29 (1), 28-29. 2011.

    Rimmer L, Sperling E, Anderson J, Hummel-Berry K. Barriers and Benefits of Oncology Physical Therapy Internships. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans, 2011.

    INVITED SPEAKER

    Sperling A.;Sperling, E. Breath & Body: Techniques for a Free, Flexible, and Supported Sound.

    • Platform Presentations: National Flute Association Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, Aug 2018
    • Oregon Flute Festival, Portland, OR, Sept 2018
    • Flute workshop, Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR, Feb 2019
    • Presentation, Washington State University School of Music, virtual, April 2021.

    POSTERS & PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS

    Coleman, C., Shafer, CSperling, E. Medical student awareness and interest in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Poster presentation: COMP-NW Research Symposium, December 2021. Platform presentation: Virtual Student Technology and Research Symposium, Western University of Health Sciences, November 2021.

    Sinit, R., Martinez deCastro, C., Stack, M., Weismann, D., Scrivens, N., Carroll, T., Sperling, E., Mauer, K. Poster presentation: Patient Perspectives on the Perceived Effectiveness, Ease of Use, and Satisfaction of Different Pain Rating Scales for People Living with Chronic Pain. Poster presentation: COMP-NW Research Symposium, December 2021.

    Holland, J, Dickenson, B., Sperling, E. Chronic, congenital Bell’s Palsy – Anatomic variations of the facial nerve and surrounding features. Poster presentation: COMP-NW Research Symposium, December 2021.

    Blum, J., Gardelius, S., Andrews, L., Sperling, E. The effect of NFL player position and number of injuries on overall career longevity. Poster presentation: 2021 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise in Regenerative Medicine, June 2021.

    Arman Jahangiri, Chaitra Subramanyam, John Henderson, Lauren Glasner, Sierra Hawthorne, Bob Long, Peter Smith, Rachel Harvey, Sharna Prasad, Veronica Moresi, Edie Sperling. An innovative chronic pain program in rural Oregon. Poster Presentation: Association of Academic Physiatrists, Annual Meeting, Feb 2021.

    Shafter, C., OMS-II; Merbs, W.; Sperling, E. Use of latex injections to understand vascular anatomy. Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Dec 2020.

    Sperling,E; Enzerink,A.; Walsh,B.; Brennan, S.; Huntington,H.; Kollmyer,D.; Liberty-Bibbens, M. Attitudes and perspectives regarding the HPV vaccine among young adults in the rural Pacific Northwest. Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Symposium, Dec 2020. Award: 3rd place.

    Kollmyer, D.; Sperling, E. The Prevalence of Co-Morbidities Associated with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome. Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Dec 2020. Award: 1st place. Poster Presentation: Samaritan Regional Scholarly Symposium, May 2021.

    Beatty, B., Guara, K., Boyd, H., Sperling, E., Spaan, J., Dreibelbis, R. Long-term self-reported functional outcomes of clavicle fractures treated nonoperatively vs. operatively.

    • Platform Presentation: Osteopathic Medical Education Conference, American Osteopathic Association, September 2020.
    • Platform Presentation: 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, September 2020.
    • Platform Presentation: 2020 Virtual Annual Fall Meeting, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, October 2020

    Bilaniv, D; Stiegler, R.; Nichols, M., Roth, J.;Spaan, J.M.; Sperling, E. How does exercise modality and intensity impact stress levels of medical students during COVID-19 quarantine?Platform Presentation: 2020 Virtual Annual Conference, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, September 2020.

    Beatty, B.; Killian, H.; Sperling, E. Comparative Analysis of the Spinal Cord in an Unembalmed vs. Embalmed Cadaver. Poster Presentation: Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, Winter Conference, Feb 2020, Bend, OR

    Nelson, W., Sperling, E.Apert Syndrome: variations of the skull bones and clinical implications. Poster Presentation: Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, Winter Conference, Feb 2020, Bend, OR.

    Leavitt, N.; Bezecny, J.; Kleint, A.; Abeydeera, A.; Nicol, S.; Sperling, E., Spaan, J. Most Efficacious Treatments for Non-Specific, Atraumatic Low Back Pain in Cyclists Based on Athlete Reported Outcomes: A Survey Study.

    • Poster Presentation: Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of Oregon Annual Conference, Sept 2019, Portland, OR.
    • Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Nov 2019, Lebanon, OR

    Gay, S.; Maloney, W.; Amatisto, A.; Spaan, J.; Sperling, E. The Effect of Early Sport Specialization on Injury Rate in Female NCAA Gymnasts.

    • Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Nov 2019, Lebanon, OR
    • Poster Presentation: Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon, Winter Conference
    • Feb 2020, Bend, OR

    Fischer, J.; Sperling, E. Apert Syndrome: Abnormalities of the Right Foot.

    • Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Nov 2019, Lebanon, OR
    • Poster Presentations: 2019 American College of Physicians Oregon Chapter Resident & Medical Student Competition

    Cox, A.; Sperling, E. Apert Syndrome: Anatomic Variations of the Heart and Chest Wall.

    • Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Nov 2019, Lebanon, OR
    • Poster Presentations: 2019 American College of Physicians Oregon Chapter Resident & Medical Student Competition

    Li, F.; Sperling, E. Apert Syndrome: Anatomic Variations of the Posterior Abdominal Wall and Kidneys. Poster Presentation: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – NW Research Symposium, Nov 2019, Lebanon, OR.