Stephen Perle, University of Bridgeport

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Professor Bridgeport, Connecticut perle@bridgeport.edu Office: (203) 576-4248

Bio/Research

In 1983, Dr. Perle earned his D.C. from Texas Chiropractic College. After graduation, he practiced in NYC until 1991. In 1986 he qualified as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician from American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), which he was a member of from 1990-1994. Dr. Perl...

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Bio/Research

In 1983, Dr. Perle earned his D.C. from Texas Chiropractic College. After graduation, he practiced in NYC until 1991. In 1986 he qualified as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician from American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), which he was a member of from 1990-1994. Dr. Perle has been the medical director of various athletic events culminating with the 1991 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships. As a result, he was the first chiropractor in the U.S. to be the medical director for a major Olympic sport's national championships. He continues his activities with athletics and serves as the Research Commission Chair for the Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport.

Dr. Perle joined the inaugural faculty of the College of Chiropractic in 1991. In 2002 he earned a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science from Southern Connecticut State University, with a thesis on the biomechanical and physiological effects of manipulation of the ankle. He has published more than a half dozen textbook chapters and over 20 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Perle also writes ethics columns for Dynamic Chiropractic & ACANews. His major research interest is on the biomechanics and biomechanical effects of manipulation and on the quality of chiropractic care. He has been an associate editor of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies (Chiropractic & Osteopathy) since 2008 and has been on the editorial board since 2005. In 2004 he was honored as ACA’s Academic of the Year. He is the chairperson of ACA’s Research Review and Advisory Committee.


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