Areas I Teach
Teaching Responsibilities:
DPT 530: Physical Agents & Mechanical Modalities
DPT 685: Pediatric Neuromuscular Systems: Examination and Interventions
Areas of Interest:
Pediatric physical therapy
Evaluation and treatment of cerebral palsy
Therapy in the natural environment
Knowledge translation
Advocacy
Education:
Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency, Oregon Health and Sciences University (2008-2009)
DPT, The Ohio State University
BS, The Ohio State University
Clinical Certifications:
American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
2010 - present
Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS)
Publications:
Feng J, Bompiani E, Coats S, Do KP, Aiona M. Using 3-Dimensional Motion Analysis to Optimize Treatment Planning for a Patient With Dropfoot: Case Report, Physical Therapy, 2021;101(3):1-7.
Feng J, Wick J, Bompiani E, Aiona M. Applications of gait analysis in pediatric orthopaedics. Current Orthopaedic Practice. 2016;7(4):455-464.
Smith BA, Bompiani E. Using a treadmill intervention to promote the onset of independent walking in infants with or at risk of neuromotor delay. Phys Ther. 2013;93(11):1441-1446.
Presentations:
Bompiani E, Kaplan S, Sargent B. Implement the 2018 Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline! APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Washington DC, 2019.
Bompiani, E. The 2018 Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline: what’s new and resources for implementation. OPTA Annual Conference, 2019.
Bompiani E, Brennan E, Christensen C, Daly C, McKinney M, Pizzutillo B. Knowledge Translation Bootcamp: Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline KT Demonstration Project. APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference, 2017.
Bompiani E, Browning S, Catena M, Stribling K. IV STEP Review: Knowledge Translation Part 1: Prevention & Prediction & Part 2: Plasticity & Participation. OPTA Annual Conference, 2017.
Bompiani E, Lukens B. Therapy Options for Cerebral Palsy. Shriners Hospitals for Children Portland Primary Care Conference, 2016.
Bompiani E, Bridges C. Applying the Clinical Practice Guideline for Torticollis to the Evaluation and Treatment of Children with Congenital Muscular Torticollis. OPTA Annual Conference, 2016.
Bompiani E, Lukens B. Development of an Evidence-Based Approach to Orthotic Prescription in Cerebral Palsy. OPTA Annual Conference, 2015.
Bompiani E, Buonforte J. Therapeutic and Fun Activities within the Natural Environment that Build Skills and Facilitate Independence. All Born In Conference, 2015.
Service:
Secretary, Knowledge Translation Committee
2017-present | American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Board of Directors, Director of Leadership Development
2020 - present | American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Continuing Education Committee Member
2011-present | Oregon Physical Therapy Association
Board of Directors, Region I Director
2015-2020 | American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Oregon State Representative
2010-2015 | American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Founder and President
2009-present | Oregon therapists Pediatric Special Interest Group (ORPSIG)
Volunteer
2008-2011 | United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Walk and Roll
Volunteer
2008-2011 | Special Olympic Games Oregon
Honors/Awards:
APTA Emerging Leader Award, nominated by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2014