Sterling Eckert

Dr. Sterling Eckert serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Angelo State University since 2024. He brings extensive clinical experience from his prior role at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center (2020-2024) and maintains active clinical practice through PRN positions at West Texas Rehabilitation Center and Sterling County Nursing Home.

Dr. Eckert is currently pursuing a Doctor of Science degree, with a dissertation focusing on professional core values and ethics development in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. His research examines educational interventions for student professional development, the effectiveness of student-run clinics on patient outcomes and student preparedness, and barriers to healthcare access in rural communities. His clinical expertise spans geriatric physical therapy with specialization in balance and falls prevention, comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal care for running, golfing, and military populations.

As an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2017, Dr. Eckert holds leadership roles within APTA Geriatrics including Special Projects Liaison for the Balance & Falls Special Interest Group and National Falls Awareness and Prevention Assistant Coordinator. He participates in multiple APTA task forces focused on mobility screening and falls prevention initiatives.

Dr. Eckert serves as Faculty Advisor to the Angelo State Physical Therapy Association (ASPTA) and as faculty for the Evidence in Motion Geriatric Certification Program. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided information.