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North Logan Clinic
2310 North 400 East
No. Logan, Utah 84341

435 787 2000 phone
877 787 2031 toll free
435 787 1913 fax

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Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Brigham City Clinic
1930 South Hwy 89
Perry, UT 84302

Bear River Valley Hospital
905 North 1000 West
Tremonton, UT 84337

Franklin County Medical Center
44 N 100 E
Preston, ID 83263

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
196 S. 5th
Montpelier, ID 83254

Caribou Memorial Hospital
296 South 3rd West
Soda Springs, ID 83276

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Dr. Jacob B. Pugsley, D.O.

Musculoskeletal Spine, Sports & Occupational Rehabilitation

Dr. Pugsley earned his degree from Midwestern University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, interned at the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, Indiana, and completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Indiana University. Dr. Pugsley is a licensed osteopathic physician and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. While an undergraduate at Utah State University, Dr. Pugsley competed in the Decathlon and was the captain of the track and field team. In addition, Dr. Pugsley has volunteered as medical staff for the Boy Scouts of America, the Disabled Water Ski National Championships, and several collegiate sports teams.

He applies his experience in athletics to improve sports and occupational rehabilitation for his patients. Dr. Pugsley provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, including Electrodiagnostic studies (EMGs). When necessary, he gives therapeutic and diagnostic injections under fluoroscopy to alleviate pain, and increase function and mobility.

Education

Residency

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2006-Present (Graduation June, 2009)
Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Internship

Family Practice Transitional Year, 2005-2006
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN

Graduate

Doctor of Osteopathy, 2001-2005
Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ

Undergraduate

B.A. Physical Education, Spanish minor, Chemistry minor, 1996-2001
Utah State University, Logan, UT

Volunteer and Work Experience

Alpine Orthopaedic Specialists July 2009 – present

Methodist Occupational Health Center, Inc – Part-time Night Physician
Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007 - Present

Rehabilitation Associates of Indiana – Part-time Medical Record Reviews, 2007 - Present

Medical Staff at LDS Boy Scouts of America Indiana Encampment, 2008

House staff forum member, IU School of Medicine, 2008

Medical Staff at Disabled Water Ski National Championships, 2007

Utah State University Multi-Event Coach, Logan, Utah, 2000-2001

Student Athletic Trainer Bear River HS and Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, 1991-1993

Licensure and Certifications

Utah Osteopathic Physician License, 2009 – present

Indiana Osteopathic Physician License, 1996-2001

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2005-Present

NBOME (National Board of Medical Examiners) Steps 1- 3 Passed, 2000-2003

ABPM&R Board Eligible

Idaho Osteopathic Physician License 2009-Present

Presentations

Use of RFA in Treatment of Lumbar Z-Joint (Facet) Pain, Gran Rounds,
Indiana University, 2009
Management of Agitation in TBI patients, Nursing and Therapy conference,
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, 2008
Trans-femoral Amputation and Recent Innovations in Prosthetics, Grand Rounds,
Indiana University, 2007
“Spinal Cord Injury: Overview and Interesting Cases”, Therapy Conference Lecture, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, 2007
“Traumatic Brain Injury: Overview and Interesting Cases”, Therapy Conference Lecture, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, 2007
Meniscus transplants in athletes, Grand Rounds, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, IN, 2006

Research

Effect of prolonged static and cyclic stretching on ankle joint stiffness in humans with spasticity, Utah State University HPER department, Eadric Bressel, 2001

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2006-Present

Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2006-Present

American Osteopathic Association, 2000-Present

International Spine Intervention Society, 2008

Extracurricular Activities

Assistant Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America, 2007-Present

Blue ribbon award for Perfect Performance in Quality for Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Acute Myocardial Infarction, Saint Joseph Regional Med Center, South Bend, IN, 2006

Outstanding Senior of the Year, Department of Health, Physical Education, and
Recreation, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 2001

Academic All Big West, Big West Conference, USA, competing as Decathlete 1998-2000

Scholar Athlete (Utah State University), Event: Decathlon, Logan, Utah, 1997-2000

Team Captain for Utah State University track and field team, Logan, Utah, 1998-2000

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