Professional Bio

Educational Preparation:

Ph.D., Pediatric Science, Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession, Provo, Utah, 2009

DPT, Emphasis in Pediatrics, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah, 2007

B.S., Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colorado,1986

Professional Memberships:

  • Colorado APTA Pediatric Special Interest Group, Leadership Committee and Academic Sub committee, Regional Journal Club Coordinator
  • National APTA Early Intervention Special Interest Group
  • National APTA Pediatric Section, State Representative

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

  • APTA Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests:

Physical Therapy Management of Children with neuromuscular dysfunction.

Physical Therapy Education

Recent Publications:

Video Publications:

"Using Video for Self Reflection" (2009). Edelman,L., Klish, M., Eigsti, H.E. http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/EISeries/UsingVideoForSelf-Reflection.asp

"Using Video to Share With Family Members." (2009) Edelman,L., Klish, M., Eigsti, H.E. http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/EISeries/UsingVideoToShareWithFamilyMembers.asp

"Using Video to Celebrate Progress." (2009) Edelman,L., Klish, M., Eigsti, H.E. http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/RMSeries/UsingVideoToCelebrateProgress.asp

"Using Video for Really Watching in Early Intevention."(2009) Edelman,L., Klish, M., Eigsti, H.E. http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/RMSeries/UsingVideoforReallyWatchingInEILAN.asp

"What is Authentic Assessment." (2008) Edelman,L., Klish, M., Eigsti, H.E. http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/RMSeries/WhatIsAuthenticAssessment.asp.

Recent Presentations:

Eigsti, H. J., Rapport, M. (2011) Use Your Clinical Reasoning to Embed Interventions within Natural Environments. APTA Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA.

Eigsti, H. J., Chandler, L., Robinson, C., & Bodkin, A. W. (2010, February). A Longitudinal Study of the Sensitivity to Change of Outcomes Measures for Children Receiving Early Intervention. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, SanDiego, California.

Eigsti, H., Chandler, L., Robinson, C., & Bodkin, A. (2010) A Longitudinal Study of Outcome Measures for Children Receiving Early Intervention Services. Poster presented at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, California.

Eigsti, H., Rapport, MJ. (2008, July) Program Planning, Coordinating, and Implementing Early Intervention Services. APTA Pediatric Section IDEA Part C Early Intervention Chicago, IL.

Eigsti, H. & Rapport, M. (2008). Planning, Coordinating, and Implementing Early Intervention Services. APTA Pediatric Section Early Intervention Symposium, Chicago, Illinois.

Eigsti, H. Edelman L. (2007, June) Where Are We and How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Accountability and Child Outcomes Measurement in Early Intervention and Preschool Educational Services. Annual APTA Conference. Denver, Colorado.

Eigsti, H., Edelman, L. (2007). Where Are We and How Did We Get Here? The Evolution of Accountability and Child Outcomes Measurement in Early Intervention and Preschool Educational Services. American Physical Therapy Association, Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado.

Awards & Recognition

2010: Eigsti, H., Sponsored Projects Academic Research Council (SPARC), Regis University, ($295)

2007: Eigsti, H., Chandler, L., Robinson, C., & Bodkin, A., A Longitudinal Study of The Sensitivity of Change of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory and the Mullen Scale of Early Learning, American Physical Therapy Section on Pediatrics Research Fund, ($5,000)