University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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

Instructors

Wendy Kriekels PT, DPT, NCS

Senior Instructor

Physical Therapy (SOM)

Email Address:wendy.kriekels@cuanschutz.edu

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Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Education II South

13121 East 17th Avenue

Aurora, CO 80045

Bio
Research, Publications, Projects

Teaching Responsibilities

Fall
Motor Learning and Motor Control , Course Coordinator, Senior Instructor and Principal Lecturer
Neuromuscular Conditions III, Course Coordinator, Senior Instructor, Principal Lecturer

Spring
Neuromuscular Conditions I, Senior Instructor, Principal Lecturer

Summer
Neuromuscular Conditions II, Senior Instructor and Lecturer

Areas of Expertise

Neurologic physical therapy

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2009

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BS in Physical Therapy, 1991

Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #6736

Certifications
Recertified as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2012-2022
Neurologic Clinical Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, 2002-2012

Resumes/CV:

CV Kriekels Jan 2024

Awards

Outstanding leadership and service as an Executive Officer of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Director of Education 2017-2018, Award received at the Combined Sections Meeting of the APTA, January 2019

Research

Completed Support

Principal Investigator Marc Moss, MD. Tester in Critical Illness Polyneuromyopathy Study at the University of Colorado Denver. Sept 2010 – Oct 2014.

Principal Investigator Margaret Schenkman, PhD, PT. Tester in the Stay Active with Parkinson’s disease Study at the University of Colorado Denver. June 2007-Sept 2010

Publications and Presentations

Scholarly Agenda

Priority areas for scholarship include knowledge translation of neurologic physical therapy practice through entry level physical therapy education.

Within the last five years

Peer Reviewed Publications

Dannemiller L, Basha E, Kriekels W, Nordon-Craft A. Student Perception of Preparedness for Clinical Management of Adults With Lifelong Disability Using a Standardized Patient Assessment. JOPTE, Dec. 2017

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Dannemiller L, Basha E, Kriekels W, Nordon-Craft A. Student Perception for Clinical Management of Adults with Lifelong Disability Using a Standardized Patient Assessment. APTA Combined Sections Meeting Poster, New Orleans, LA, 2018

Ohtake PJ, Nordon-Craft A, Kriekels W, Malone D. Role of Simulation in Ensuring Acute Care Competencies. [2 hour Education Session]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. February 2015.

Non-Peer Reviewed Presentations

Continuing Education Course

Dannemiller L, Kriekels W. Children’s Hospital, Aurora, CO invited presentation, “Developmental Pediatrics – Motor Impairments” to physicians, residents, fellows, psychologists in developmental pediatrics. February 2019

Continuing Education Course

Kriekels W, James D, Griffith R, Ulrich K, Ott J, Peter R, Kinney T. University of Colorado Health and University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Mild TBI / Concussion: Evidence-Based Examination and Treatment of Individuals across the Continuum of Care. University of Colorado PT Program, May 2017

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Academic Office One

12631 East 17th Avenue

Rm 1201G