Owner, Good Health Physical Therapy and Wellness
4475 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Suite 258
Portland, OR 97225
Phone 503-292-5882 Fax 503-292-5899
Skills
- Clinical skills: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of diverse patient diagnoses with particular strengths in orthopedic and manual therapy, managing hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Athletic taping, Brace fitting/adjustment, Knowledge of cultural diversity issues in
- Manual skills: Joint mobilization utilizing Paris and NAIOMT approaches, Soft tissue techniques including myofascial release, Strain Counter Strain, trigger point, Functional Indirect Technique, Muscle Energy Technique, Mulligan Concepts NAGS and SNAGS, Craniosacral treatment, Visceral Mobilization. CPR Certification: Adult, Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Education
- 2016 Certificate in Manual Physical Therapy, North American Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy, Portland, OR.
- 1997 M.S. in Physical Therapy, Duke University, Durham, NC.
- 1995 B.S. in Psychology, Magna cum Laude, Duke University.
- Fall 1993 Study Abroad, Edinburgh University, Scotland.
- 1991 High School Diploma, Valedictorian, Citrus High School, Florida
Physical Therapy Internships
- 3-5/1997 Keith Kleven Institute of Orthopedic, Sports, and Dance Rehabilitation. Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Offered advancement to Staff Physical Therapist position.
- 1-2/ 1997 Sharp Memorial Hospital, Outpatient Rehabilitation for Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury.
- 7-8/1996 Watauga Medical Center, Acute Care.
- 6-7/1996 Duke University Medical Center, Inpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
Leadership Positions/Volunteer Experience:
- 2013-Present Chair/President, Oregon Area Ehlers Danlos Society and Support Group
- 2006-2008 Public Relations Committee, Oregon Physical Therapy Association
- 2002-2006 Secretary, Oregon Physical Therapy Association
- 1998-2002 Member Continuing Education Committee OPTA, Responsibilities: Recruiting speakers and coordinating continuing education courses offered through the OPTA.
- 2000 Zenger-Miller Leadership 2000 Management Training Course Attendee
- 1995-1997 Member Cultural Diversity Committee, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy. Responsibilities: Leading discussions/Recruiting speakers regarding personal and professional cultural/racial awareness.
- 1995 Co-facilitator Dialog Racism, Duke University, seven week series of discussions about race relations.
- 1994-1995 Peer Facilitator, Counseling and Psychological Services, Duke University. Responsibilities: Leading discussions/teaching about stress management, race relations, gender issues for student groups. .
- 1994-1995 Student Minister for Social Activities, Catholic Student Center, Duke University.
- Summers of Rotary Leadership Seminar, 1992 Senior Staff, Lakeland, FL.
Professional Associations/Activities
- 1995 – Present American Physical Therapy Association member:
- 2006-2008 Public Relations Committee
- 2002-2006 Secretary Oregon Chapter 2002-2006
- 1998-2002 Continuing Education Committee
- 2006- Present Private Practice Section
- 1998 Orthopedic section
- 1996-1997 Neurological section
Honors/Awards
- 2023, 2018, 2015 Portland Monthly Magazine’s Top Doctors Listing
- 2015 Opencare Patients Choice Award
- 1997 Special Initiatives Award, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy, “for exceptional contributions to enhance the awareness of Cultural Diversity in our program and profession.”
- 1995 Helen Kaiser Award/Scholarship, Duke University Department of Physical Therapy. Recognizes students who display an appreciation and respect for diversity in life and physical therapy.
- 1995 Magna cum Laude, Duke University.
- 1994 – Present Golden Key National Honor Society, Duke University.
- 1992 Phi Eta Kappa, National Freshman Honor Society, Duke University.
- 1991 Valedictorian, Citrus High School, Inverness, FL
Research Publications/Presentations
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “Lower Extremity Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “Upper Extremity Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H, “Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H, “Head and Cervical Spine Presentation in HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge 2023. medbridge.com
- Russek, L, Stott, P, Purdin, HA “When patients “fail” exercise. Challenges for prescribing exercise for hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and dysautonomia,” Lecture for American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2022, San Antonio, TX.
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Introduction to HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Purdin, H, Stott, P, “General Rehab Strategies for HSD/EDS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “Rehab Complications in the HSD/EDS Patient,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Stott, P, Purdin, H “HSD/EDS, MCAS, and POTS,” Online Webinar for Medbridge, 2021. www.medbridge.com
- Russek, L, Purdin, HA “Assessing the Impact of Group Feldenkrais Training on People with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder – A Pilot Study.” Abstract Accepted for Ehlers-Danlos Society’s Global Learning Conference, Virtual from June 26 – 27, 2021.
- Purdin, HA. “Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: Understanding and Treating Unique Musculoskeletal Subluxations with Manipulative Techniques and Modified Exercises.” Lecture for Oregon Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, May 2020, Portland, OR.
- “A Zebra Among Us – Recognition and Management of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders” – Portland Pain Study Group June 2018, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018, APTA NEXT Conference June 2017, Oregon PT Association March 2017 and Oregon Area Ehlers Danlos Support Group Mini Conference May 2017.
- “How Physical Therapy can Assist the Hypermobile Patient” Oregon Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Group Mini Conference, Portland, OR, May 2013
- “Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile Type: Understanding and Treating Systemic Effects” Oregon Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR, April 2013
- “Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile Type: Understanding and Treating Systemic Effects” Oregon Ehlers Danlos Support Group, Portland, OR, January 2013
- “Exercise Guidlines for Type I and II Diabetes” Diabetes Support Group, Milwaukie, OR and Oregon City, OR, 2013
- “Exercise Guidlines for Type I and II Diabetes” Oregon Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Portland, OR April 2011 and April 2013
- “Oh, My Aching Back” segment on KATU Channel 2 morning show, Portland, OR August 2002
- “Functional Fitness” segment on KATU Channel 2 morning show, Portland, OR November 2002
- “Proper Warm Up and Training for Youth Baseball Players” Oregon City Little League Baseball Coaches Conference, Oregon City, Oregon, March 2002.
- Purdin HA, McDonald P, Schenkman M. “Clinical Tests of Motor Planning for Adults with and without Parkinson’s Disease.” Abstract: Published in Physical Therapy, Volume 78 Number 5, page S63, May 1998.Platform Presentation: Physical Therapy 1998: Scientific Meeting & Exposition of The American Physical Therapy Association, Orlando, FL, June 1998.
- Purdin HA, McDonald P. “A Reliability and Correlational Analysis of Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Whole Body Motor Planning Tests.” Master’s project presented December 1996, Duke University.
- Purdin HA. “Assessment of Medical Staff Behaviors with Children Undergoing Painful Medical Procedures.” Undergraduate Honors project defended/presented April 1995, Duke University.
Continuing Education
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