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Oct 22, 2019 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

Oct 22, 2019 by PM&R News

Studies 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.

Oct 22, 2019 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.”

Oct 22, 2019 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.

Oct 22, 2019 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 16, 2019 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Jun 15, 2018 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 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 by PM&R News

Please join us as we congratulate the 2018 awardees: