UC Campus Directory Information for Elizabeth M. Bergman PT, DPT, PhD(c)

• 2019-2025    Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, Texas
• 2005-2007    Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine, St. Augustine, Florida
• 2000-2003    Bachelor’s of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Bergman EM, Mulligan EP, Patel RM, Wells J. Concurrent validity of the Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation and hip-specific patient-reported outcome measures. Bone Jt Open. 2024 Oct 18;5(10):904-910. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.510.BJO-2024-0094.R1
2. Bialaszewski R, Gaddis J, Laboret B, Bergman E, Mulligan EP, LaCross J, Stewart A, Wells J. Perceived outcomes of periacetabular osteotomy: A social media analysis. Bone & Joint Open, 5(1), pp.53-59. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.51.bjo-2023-0093.r1
3. Gaddis JM, Arellano E, Bialaszewski R, Chau-Zanetti D, Torres T, Bergman E, Baker K, Gadad B, Villanueva EA. Prevalence and Economic Burden of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Medically Underserved Rio Grande Valley: A Retrospective Longitudinal Analysis. Cureus. 2024 Nov 26;16(11). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74521
4. Alcon C, Bergman E, Humphrey J, Patel RM, Wang-Price S. The relationship between pain catastrophizing and cognitive function in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review. Pain Research and Management. 2023;2023(1):5851450. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5851450

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

1. Bergman E, Wang S, Mulligan E, Patel R, Mitchell K, Wells J. Are Hip Motion, Hip Strength and Generalized Laxity Predictive of the Presence of Acetabular Dysplasia? Accepted Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2026; Anaheim, CA.
2. Bergman E, Mulligan E, Wells JE. The Impact of Patient Reported Psychosocial Factors on Hip Specific Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Preoperative Patients with Hip Pain. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2024; Boston, MA.
3. Bergman E, Mulligan E, Wells JE. Concurrent Validity of the Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation with Hip-Specific Patient Reported Outcome Measures. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2024; Boston, MA.
4. Alcon C, Bergman E, Humphrey J, Patel RM, Wang-Price S. The relationship between pain catastrophizing and cognitive function in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a scoping review. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2024; Boston, MA.
5. Bergman E, Patla CE. Exertional Saphenous Nerve Entrapment in a Competitive Cyclist. Poster Presentation. APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Feb 2015; San Diego, CA.
6. Ijomanta M, Bergman E. Physical Therapy Management Post Ankle Arthrodiastasis for Osteochondral Defect. Poster Presentation. AAOMPT Annual Conference, Oct 2014; San Antonio, TX.

Scholarly works in progress

1. Lewis C, LaCross J, Brizzolara K, Bergman E. Current Clinical Concepts: Assessment & Management of Acetabular Dysplasia. Journal of Athletic Training. In Review, October 2025.
2. Bergman E, Wang-Price S, Mulligan E, Mitchell K, Wells J. Development of a diagnostic prediction model to predict radiographic acetabular dysplasia presence and severity in young adults with nonarthritic hip joint pain. Dissertation study currently in internal dissemination with anticipated completed date of 12/2025.
3. Bergman E, Patel R, Mulligan E, Kimonis E, Wells J. Do Self-Reported Measures of Psychosocial Function Predict Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Patients with Hip Pain? Preparing for submission at Bone and Joint Journal; December, 2025.

Dr. Bergman is an avid endurance athlete who has competed in four world championship long distance triathlon events including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. She enjoys ultramarathons and has run up to the 50 mile distance including rim to rim to rim of the Grand Canyon. She is also an avid surfer and enjoys traveling with her husband and four children.

Dr. Bergman is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and her DPT from the University of St. Augustine in 2007. She has been an active clinician since 2007 practicing in orthopedic, sports and primary care settings in corporate and private practice in northeast Florida and northwest Montana. Her current practice in St. Augustine, Florida integrates sports science knowledge and technology into private practice to improve outcomes for athletes returning to sport for elite and recreational athletes. Dr. Bergman’s research interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of non arthritic hip joint pain, particularly in improving screening processes and nonsurgical outcomes for people living with hip dysplasia and instability. Her secondary research interests are in improving outcomes for people living with chronic musculoskeletal pain.