Mar 30, 2026

Mark Manago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, was featured in this CU Anschutz Science Snapshot article on boosting strength in patients living with Parkinson's.

Mar 20, 2026 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

CU PM&R spotlights our incoming Chief Resident Dr. Colin Malaska. Learn more about his journey to physiatry, time within our residency program, and goals as Chief Resident.

Mar 19, 2026 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

CU PM&R spotlights our incoming Chief Resident Dr. Jeffrey Kepple. Learn more about his journey to physiatry, time within our residency program, and goals as Chief Resident.

Mar 17, 2026 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

CU PM&R spotlights our incoming Chief Resident Dr. John Hesling. Learn more about his journey to physiatry, time within our residency program, and goals at Chief Resident.

Feb 25, 2026

Ryan Marker, PT, PhD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was featured in this health.com article to discuss several studies that have shown that static stretching can produce similar decreases in blood sugar as those seen in response to aerobic and resistance exercise, both in the short and long term.

Mar 12, 2026 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

Senior Instructor Amanda Miller, PA‑C, spent three weeks last July providing primary care at a Northwestern University–affiliated clinic in rural Bolivia. Working with adult and pediatric patients, precepting a medical student, and supporting a sustainable local care model, Miller’s experience reflects her strong commitment to global health and service‑oriented medical education.

Mar 2, 2026

A test studying eye movement in military veterans who suffered concussions found that subtle effects can persist for more than a decade. Scientists at the CU Anschutz Marcus Institute for Brain Health, including Jeffrey Hebert, PT, PhD, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, found that, for some veterans with brain trauma, changes in attention, processing speed and impulse control lingered long after symptoms had appeared to resolve. The study could help improve long-term concussion care.

Feb 9, 2026

Scott Laker, MD, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Adult Health, and Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, completed his year as the 2025 President of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R). Under his leadership, the Academy has a year of significant advocacy wins , including protecting reimbursement, safeguarding scope of practice, and advancing prior authorization reform.

Jan 26, 2026

Cristina Sarmiento, MD, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, was featured in this ACCORDS article about grant funding to develop an online health tool for adults with cerebral palsy.

Jan 8, 2026

Michael Harris-Love, DSC, MPT, PT, FAPTA, professor and associate dean of physical therapy education, and his research colleagues published a literature review that stresses the need for standardized definitions and consensus-based guidelines for assessing muscle health.

Jan 5, 2026

Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, was featured in this CU Anschutz Today article where she discusses mobility exercises for low back pain.

Oct 29, 2025

VA researchers from the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in New York, in partnership with CU PM&R faculty members Drs. Molly Sullan, Andrew Hoisington, and Lisa Brenner learned low-level blast exposure during mortar fire training is linked to changes in intestinal permeability biomarkers and cognitive symptoms such as dizziness and concentration difficulties.

Oct 21, 2025 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

William Niehaus, MD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Anschutz, is a co-researcher on a groundbreaking clinical trial aimed at giving stroke survivors a second chance at recovery long after the initial healing window has passed. The trial, called SuNR1se II (NR1-03), is part of a multi-site Phase 2B study led by researchers at Stanford University. CU Anschutz is now joining the effort, which explores the use of engineered stem cells to “reboot” the brain’s healing process 6-9 months, or even years, after an ischemic stroke.

Sep 3, 2025

Dr. Mark Manago, associate professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation, was a featured expert in this HealthCentral article on the mental health benefits of exercise in people living with MS.

Sep 1, 2025

Dr. Lauren Hinrichs-Kinney, assistant professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation, was a contributing expert for this New York Times article on how to minimize knee-pain through exercise.

Aug 10, 2025

Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Dr. Lisa Brenner, and Professor of Integrated Physiology Dr. Christopher Lowry were featured in this UCHealth today article. A decade of research suggests that probiotics, which can restore microbial balance in the gut, could also be a key to reducing PTSD symptoms for some veterans.

Jun 16, 2025 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (CU PM&R), Dr. Michael Blei, Associate Professor, will officially retire on July 1, 2025. His career has been defined by clinical excellence, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to patient care, education, and mentorship.

Jun 13, 2025 by Zachary Noriega, MPA

The CU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation celebrated it's 38th Annual Gersten Day Rehabilitation Scientific Symposium. Attendees heard presentations from our outgoing residents, fellows, and current Rehabilitation Science PhD student, and our keynote speakers Pamela Wilson, MD and Michael Blei, MD.

Jun 3, 2025

Derek Stokes, MD, Assistant Professor and Sports Medicine Physician in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Alice Barnes, PT, DPT, SCS, Associated Faculty member in the Physical Therapy Program, were featured in this CU Anschutz Today article on the rising use of steroids and the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.

Jun 2, 2025

Six percent of the population are still feeling the effects of COVID-19 long after infection. William Niehaus, MD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, was featured in this CU Medicine article on how PM&R can help manage long COVID symptoms and support recovery.