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PM&R NEWS 2022-2023
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PM&R Pilot Grant Awarded to Dr. Andrew Smith
Jan 19, 2021Congratulations to Andrew Smith, PT, PhD for being named a recipient of a 2020-2021 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Pilot Grant for the project, “Machine learning to quantify muscle changes, lean body mass, and function in obese adults.”Full story
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Senior Covid-19 patients suffer 'brain fog' in drawn-out recoveryOpens in a new window
Oct 20, 2020Unfortunately, rehabilitation needs for most older adults are often overlooked. Notably, a recent study found that one-third of critically ill older adults who survive a stay in the ICU did not receive rehab services at home after hospital discharge.Opens in a new windowFull storyThe Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Center of Inquiry—Suicide Prevention Collaborative: Creating Novel Approaches to Suicide Prevention Among Veterans Receiving Community ServicesOpens in a new window
Nov 1, 2020While the US Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant strides to prevent veteran suicide, efforts have largely targeted veterans actively engaged in and eligible for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care, which is consistent with the VHA mission.Opens in a new windowFull story
Tell your story with COVID-19 Narratives
May 18, 2020It is no secret that health care workers are facing unprecedented pressure during the response to COVID-19. The University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is addressing this need with COVID-19 Narratives, an expressive writing program designed to support health care providers and staff who are experiencing distress from the COVID-19 pandemic response.Full story
COVID-19 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Transitional Medical Floor at UCHealth
Apr 27, 2020Dr. William Niehaus, who helped create this specialized rehab unit noted, “we recently put up a sign near our “discharge bell” that every rehab patient rings when they leave our unit. It states; “May the sound of this bell proclaim to all that today you are stronger than you were yesterday!”Full story
Research Opportunity for Health Care Providers
May 4, 2020The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) worldwide pandemic has demanded an immediate and unprecedented response from both healthcare systems and providers. The rapid global spread of COVID-19 has, at times, overwhelmed existing health care systems.Full storyCU Physical Therapy Climbs in Rankings
Apr 22, 2020U.S. News & World Report has released their 2020 rankings of the Best Physical Therapy Programs in the United States. Previously ranked #15, the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program has jumped up in the rankings, now at #13.Full storyBest Research Article of 2020 in Orthopaedic Physical TherapyOpens in a new window
Apr 21, 2020Rose Excellence in Research Award - The Best Research Article of 2020 in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy awarded to: Home-Health-Care Physical Therapy Improves Early Functional Recovery of Medicare Beneficiaries After Total Knee Arthroplasty.Opens in a new windowFull story
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Physical Therapy Program welcomed a new Program Director
Oct 22, 2019 by PM&R NewsThe 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 EducationFull story
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PT Faculty Member Awarded National Recognition in Orthopaedics
Jan 25, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsCongratulations 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).Full story -
Rachel Brakke Holman, MD- Medical Director appointment
Mar 15, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsWe 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.Full story -
Jaclyn Arends, MD - Medical Director appointment
Mar 15, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsWe 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 HospitalFull story -
Dr. Michael Harris-Love Selected as the new Program Director of the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
May 14, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsThe 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.Full story -
New inpatient rehabilitation unit opens today at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
Jul 1, 2019, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsUCHealth 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.Full story -
Awarded NIH Grant to Dr. Lisa Brenner, PhD
Sep 4, 2019, 03:00 PM by PM&R NewsCongratulations 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.Full story -
Coping with Caring, A Nurse's Guide to Better Health and Job Satisfaction
Sep 4, 2019, 02:57 PM by PM&R NewsCongratulations to Dr. Meredith Mealer for publishing a new book titled “Coping with Caring: A Nurse's Guide to Better Health and Job Satisfaction.”Full story -
Lisa A. Brenner, PhD, Professor and Research Director for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Aug 16, 2019, 01:13 PM by PM&R NewsLisa 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.Full story -
CU PM&R Research Pilot Award
Aug 16, 2019, 01:11 PM by PM&R NewsCongratulations 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.Full story -
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Physical Therapy Program welcomed a new Program Director
Aug 16, 2019, 01:08 PM by PM&R NewsThe 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.Full story -
RO1 Grant Awarded to Cory Christiansen
Aug 16, 2019, 01:06 PM by PM&R NewsCongratulations 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.Full story -
Newly published study from PM&R faculty
Aug 16, 2019, 01:05 PM by PM&R NewsPM&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.Full story
Video: Aspen Ideas Festival | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Sep 16, 2019, 02:24 PM by PM&R NewsHere 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. Full storyCU PM&R Announces the Dennis J. Matthews, M.D. Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fund
Sep 16, 2019, 02:17 PM by PM&R NewsThis 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.Full storyDrs. Hoffmire and Mohatt Receives Funding for a Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Jan 2, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsCongratulations 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).Full storyCU PM&R and RSVP Colorado
Jan 29, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsThe 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.Full story9News wants to Know about Altitudes Effect on Athletes - They Ask Inigo!
Feb 6, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsDenver'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?"Full storyDrs. Carollo and Heyn are ACRM Rock Stars!
Feb 11, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsACRM (American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine) announced their "Rock Star" faculty for the 95th Annual Conference in Dallas, 30 September - 3 October.Full storyDr. Lisa Brenner, the 2018 Roger G. Barker Distinguished Research Contribution Award Recipient!
Feb 26, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsThe American Psychology Association Division 22, Rehabilitation Psychology awarded Dr. Lisa Brenner with the 2018 Roger G. Barker Distinguished Research Contribution Award.Full storyConference - Physician Burnout: Integrated Strategies for Diverse Stakeholders
Feb 26, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsMay 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.Full storyPatricia Heyn Given First Ever ACRM Women in Rehabilitation Science Award!
Mar 20, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsEarlier 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.Full storyDr. Akuthota Helps Patient Rise Above the Pain:
Mar 27, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsDr. 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.Full storyDr. Aaron Powell Named Provider of the Month at Childrens Hospital
Mar 28, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsThis 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.Full storyDr. San Millàn featured in Washington Post article on Metabolic Inflexibility
Apr 30, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsDr. 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.Full storyJoin us in Avon for a Conference on Physician Burnout
May 1, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsCU 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 todayFull storyAnnual Gersten Day
Jun 15, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsThe 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.Full storyShould a 13-year-old play youth football?
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.Full storyCongratulations to our PM&R Research Core pilot awards
Sep 16, 2019, 01:27 PM by PM&R NewsPlease join us as we congratulate the 2018 awardees:Full storyDr. Susan Apkon joins CU PM&R and Children's Hospital Colorado
Dec 14, 2018, 08:00 AM by PM&R NewsCU 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.Full story
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