Jan 25, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Congratulations to Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CU Physical Therapy Professor, who was awarded the 2019 James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OPT).

Mar 15, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

We are pleased to announce that Rachel Brakke Holman, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been named Medical Director for the CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Boulder, Colorado.

Mar 15, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

We are pleased to announce that Jaclyn Arends, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, has been named Medical Director of the acute inpatient rehabilitation unit at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital

May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

The University of Colorado (CU) is delighted to announce the recruitment of Dr. Michael Harris-Love to serve as Professor and Program Director of the Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Harris-Love will also serve CU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) as the Associate Dean of Physical Therapy Education and continue his role as a Veterans Affairs (VA) investigator through his affiliation with the Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center. He will begin his CU and VA roles at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in August 2019.

Jul 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

UCHealth and Boulder Community Health (BCH) today opened a new, 18-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital offering comprehensive, individualized services for patients recovering from such conditions as stroke, neurological disorders, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputation, trauma injuries and complex orthopedic cases.

Sep 4, 2019, 03:00 PM by PM&R News

Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Brenner, PhD, for a newly awarded NIH grant titled “Integrating signals of suicide risk from DoD and VHA data to improve upon suicide risk prevention strategies for combat Veterans.

Sep 4, 2019, 02:57 PM by PM&R News

Congratulations to Dr. Meredith Mealer for publishing a new book titled “Coping with Caring: A Nurse's Guide to Better Health and Job Satisfaction.”

Aug 16, 2019, 01:13 PM by PM&R News

Lisa A. Brenner, PhD, Professor and Research Director for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, is the Senior Editor of the recently released Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology, Third Edition, published by the American Psychological Association.

Aug 16, 2019, 01:11 PM by PM&R News

Congratulations to CU PM&R faculty Amy Bodkin, PT, PhD, PCS and Aaron Powell, MD who were recently awarded the CU PM&R Research Pilot Award.

Aug 16, 2019, 01:08 PM by PM&R News

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Physical Therapy Program welcomed a new Program Director, Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA on August 1 as Professor and Associate Dean of Physical Therapy Education.

Aug 16, 2019, 01:06 PM by PM&R News

Congratulations to CU PM&R faculty Cory Christiansen, PT, PhD, who was awarded a five year, $1.9 million RO1 grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research/NIH/DHHS.

Aug 16, 2019, 01:05 PM by PM&R News

PM&R faculty Lisa Brenner, Claire Hoffmire and Jeri Forster, along with Trisha A. Hostetter, Rachel Sayko Adams and Kelly Stearns-Yoder, have a newly published study that found military veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more than twice as likely to die by suicide compared with veterans without such a diagnosis.

Sep 16, 2019, 02:24 PM by PM&R News

Here at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, ideas flow freely between curious minds, skilled practitioners, collaborative data geeks and groundbreaking researchers. The result? Future-changing advances in personalized medicine, chronic disease and patient-centered care. Welcome to the New West. Here, the good guys wear the masks. ​

Sep 16, 2019, 02:17 PM by PM&R News

This fund, established in the 19th year of Dr. Matthews’ leadership in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, will provide support of PM&R Scholarship through visiting professor lectures, workshops, and national presentations.

Jan 2, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Congratulations to PM&R Drs. Claire Hoffmire and Nate Mohatt, who along with Dr. Monteith (also from the Rocky Mountain MIRECC for Veteran Suicide Prevention) are part of a team led by Drs. DeBeer (VA VISN 17 Center of Excellence) and Benzer (Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA) who received notice of funding for a Patient Safety Center of Inquiry VA Suicide Prevention Collaborative (PSCI-VASPC).

Jan 29, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is proud to partner with Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) Colorado, a nonprofit volunteer run rehabilitation clinic.

Feb 6, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Denver's Channel 9News program Verify posed this question after the Super Bowl (spoiler alert: the Eagles won!) Sunday "Does Denver's mile high altitude really affect the outcome of sports games?"

Feb 11, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

ACRM (American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine) announced their "Rock Star" faculty for the 95th Annual Conference in Dallas, 30 September - 3 October.

Feb 26, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

The American Psychology Association Division 22, Rehabilitation Psychology awarded Dr. Lisa Brenner with the 2018 Roger G. Barker Distinguished Research Contribution Award.

Feb 26, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

May 10 - 11, 2018 Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at Beaver Creek Mountain, Avon, CO Presented by University of Colorado School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education.

Mar 20, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Earlier this week American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine named Dr. Patricia Heyn the first ever, ACRM Women in Rehabilitation Science Award. This award was created in 2018 and is given to acknowledge world-class rehabilitation research conducted by a female scientist in the rehabilitation science.

Mar 27, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Dr. Akuthota, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was part of team of specialists who assisted Patrick Gaines recover and thrive despite chronic pain.

Mar 28, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

This Childrens Hospital initiative celebrates members of our Faculty Medical Staff each month for their accomplishments. Dr. Aaron Powell, A CU PM&R faculty member, "is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in the Rehab Team, improving team dynamics through his open communication and professionalism.

Apr 30, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

Dr. Iñigo San Millàn, director of the Sports Performance Program at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine Center in Boulder spoke with the Washington Post about metabolic efficiency in athletes.

May 1, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

CU PM&R faculty member Dr. Deborah Saint-Phard is hosting a conference on clinician burnout at the Westin Riverfront Resort May 10-11. This conference will feature Kathy Gibney PhD, Christine Sinsky MD, Matthew Wynia MD. CME credits are available. Register today

Jun 15, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

The Department celebrated its 31st Annual Gersten Day Rehabilitation Symposium on June 15, 2018. The graduating PM&R Residents presented their work on a wide-range of topics including overuse injuries in high school athletes, pelvic pain and hypermobility, and mindfulness and its implications on pain.

Jul 16, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

"It is not medically reasonable to disqualify him based on the available literature and the current standard for disqualification," writes Scott Laker of the University of Colorado in a corresponding article.

Sep 16, 2019, 01:27 PM by PM&R News

Please join us as we congratulate the 2018 awardees:

Dec 14, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R News

CU PM&R is thrilled to announce the recruitment of Dr. Susan Apkon to serve as Chief of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado as well as Vice Chair of PM&R at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.