Research/Areas of Interest
Ben's work has evolved from cost and outcomes research to clinical rehabilitation and wireless monitoring systems, computational approaches like empirical dynamic modeling and machine learning for injury prediction, to exploring AI-powered educational technology, including multi-agent systems and digital patient simulations for physical therapy education.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy, Duke University, 2004
- Master of Science, Western Washington University, 2001
- Bachelor of Science, Western Washington University, 1997
Biography
Benjamin Stern MS, DPT has practiced for over 17 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. In addition to lecturing in the Orthopedic Residency Program at HonorHealth, Ben has published in multiple journals and textbooks, including "Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach", Spine, the British Journal of Sports Medicine and JAMA. Ben has received a patent, written multiple grant proposals and his research has been funded by NIH.