Professional Profile: Dr. Edgar A. Armengual, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy | Elite Performance Coach | Veteran

Dr. Edgar Armengual brings a rare "battle-tested" perspective to physical therapy. With a career spanning over a decade in high-pressure medical environments—from military aerospace medicine to emergency trauma—he combines elite clinical precision with a coach’s mindset. Recently earning his Doctorate from UNLV, Edgar specializes in bridging the gap between acute recovery and high-level athletic performance.

🛠 Core Expertise & Skills

Advanced Clinical Evaluation: Expert in evidence-based musculoskeletal, vestibular, and neurological assessments for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Elite Athletic Performance: Proven track record working with high-level athletes, including circus performers, dancers, and gymnasts.

Emergency & Trauma Mastery: Extensive background as a Paramedic and Aerospace Medical Technician with certifications in ACLS, PALS, and ITLS.

Functional Coaching: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer with a Bachelor’s in Sports Health Science, focusing on safe, effective, and therapeutic movement.

Bilingual Care: Proficient in Spanish, ensuring high-impact communication and care for the Spanish-speaking community.

⏳ The Journey: A Timeline of Excellence

The Foundation: Military & Emergency Medicine (2010 – 2017)

Aerospace Medical Technician & EMT: Managed urgent care for over 3,000 Cadets at the USAFA and served as a lead tech during critical health outbreaks.

Labor & Delivery Specialist: Assisted in over 200 births and led life-saving resuscitations for 30+ newborns.

Emergency Trauma Tech: Served in high-volume ER and trauma units, mastering wound care, splinting, and life-support protocols.

The Pivot: Coaching & Academic Excellence (2016 – 2020)

CrossFit Level 2 Coach: Developed safe movement progressions and programmed health-focused conditioning for diverse populations.

Health Technician (Germany): Provided medical support and injury prevention education within the school system at Ramstein Air Force Base.

Academic Achievement: Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Sports Health Science.

The Evolution: Doctorate & Specialized Practice (2021 – 2024)

Doctor of Physical Therapy (UNLV): Completed rigorous clinical rotations across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient sports therapy.

Specialized Rotations: Inpatient Rehab: Utilized advanced tech like the Autoambulator and Bioness for stroke and SCI recovery. Sports & Performance: Worked with elite performers to facilitate "return to sport" transitions.

Licensure: Successfully passed the NPTE Nevada (April 2024).

🏆 Distinguished Honors

Air Force Achievement Medal (Multiple-time recipient)

Top Performer, Maternal Child Flight

Honor Guard

Nellies Airforce Spouse Organization Scholarship

📋 Certifications & Professional Memberships

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Member

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

Basic Life Support (BLS) & Paramedic License