University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

University of Colorado, School of Medicine, PM&R Faculty

Instructors

Lara Canham PT, DPT, OCS

Senior Instructor, Admissions Advisor

Physical Therapy (SOM)

Email Address:lara.canham@cuanschutz.edu

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Bio
Research, Publications, Projects

Teaching Responsibilities

Fall
DPTR 5101: Movement Science I, Lab Coordinator
DPTR 5202: Examination/Evaluation II, Lab Instructor

Spring
DPTR 6732: Health Care Delivery, Instructor
DPTR 6713: Professional Development III, Co-Course Coordinator/Course Assistant

Summer
DPTR 5201: Examination/Evaluation I, Lab Instructor
DPTR 7641: Advanced Patient Care, Instructor Manipulation Elective, Lab Instructor

Areas of Expertise

Practice Site
Physical Therapist, Cascade Sports Injury Prevention and Physical Therapy, Arvada, CO

Orthopedic physical therapy

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, CO
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2011

University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
BS in Biological Sciences, 2008

Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #PTL.0011282

Certifications
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) 2016

Resumes/CV:

Lara Canham CV Jan 2024

Awards

“Outstanding Doctor of Physical Therapy Student” for Class of 2011

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Physical Therapy Program; May 2011

Publications and Presentations

Scholarly Agenda

To advance the DPT admissions process to include a holistic approach and determine if such approach has any bearings on the success of our students/graduates as well as increased diversity within the program. Determine are there any application characteristics that can predict performance in the first year of DPT studies, retention, and long-term success.

Within the last five years

Peer Reviewed Publications

Roll M, Canham L, Salamh P, Covington K, Simon C, Cook C. Evaluation of non-cognitive traits of doctor of physical therapy learners in the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2018, 15:19. Published online August 17, 2018.

Canham LE, Mintken PE. Large Popliteal Cyst in Patient with Complaint of Posteromedial Knee Pain. Int J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016, 4: 356

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

National Conferences

Roll M, Canham L, Salamh P; Quantifying Non-Cognitive Traits of Learners in a Holistic Admissions. Education Session Presenter at APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). Washington D.C., 2019

Rapport M, Canham L. Conflict Happens: Teaching DPT Students to Think and Engage in Constructive Debate. Education Session Presenter at APTA Education Leadership Conference (ELC). Jacksonville, FL, 2018.

Dannemiller L, Rapport M, Canham L. Expanding Diversity in the PT Profession through Purposive Admissions Practices. Education Session Presenter at APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). New Orleans, LA, 2018

Non-Peer Reviewed / Invited Presentations

Hinrichs L, Canham LE. Shoulder Session at Session 6, Lakewood, CO 2018

Dudley, J, Canham LE. Mountain Biking Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden, CO 2016

Canham, LE. Climbing Mechanics: An Insider’s Look [Invited Presenter] Bent Gate Mountaineering, Golden, CO 2016

Canham, LE. I Hurt! What is Pain? [Invited presenter] Front Range Bootcamp members, Arvada, CO 2015

Canham, LE. Modifications: To exercise smarter is to know how and when to modify. [Invited presenter] Front Range Bootcamp members, Arvada, CO 2015

Canham, LE. Climbing Mechanics: An Insider’s Look [Invited Presenter] Earth Treks Climbing Gym Staff Members, Golden, CO 2015

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Academic Office One

12631 East 17th Avenue

Rm 1201G

Aurora, CO 80045

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