University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Faculty

Cory Christiansen PT, PhD

Professor

Physical Therapy (SOM)

Email Address:cory.christiansen@cuanschutz.edu

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Mailing Address:

CU Anschutz

Education II South

13121 East 17th Avenue

Room 3123

Aurora, CO 80045

Rehabilitation Researcher, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Denver, CO
Director, Interdisciplinary Movement Science Laboratory
Co-Director, Restore Research Group

Areas of Expertise

Movement Science, Clinical Biomechanics, Translational Research, Clinical Trials

Education, Licensure & Certifications

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
PhD, Sport & Exercise Science, 2007

Duke University, Durham, NC
MS, Physical Therapy, 1996

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
BS, Biological Sciences, 1992

Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #PTL.0005563

Resumes/CV:

2022-03-16 Cory Christiansen CV

Awards

American Physical Therapy Association, Federal Section 2022 Researcher Award. February 2022

Finalist, National Postdoctoral Association Gallagher Mentor Award. April 2021

Dean’s Doctoral Mentoring Award. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. May 2018

Academy of Medical Educators “Excellence in Direct Teaching” Award. University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. May 2012

Courses

Teaching Responsibilities

Mentoring

Rehabilitation Science PhD
Chelsey Anderson (2017-22), Primary Mentor
Matthew Miller (2015-19), Primary Mentor
Brian Loyd (2012-18), Co-Mentor
Brecca Gaffney (2013-17), Co-Mentor
Michael Bade (2008-12), Co-Mentor

Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Hope Davis-Wilson, PhD (2020-present), Primary Mentor
Rashelle Hoffman, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS (2020-2022), Primary Mentor
Laura Swink, OTR, PhD (2019-2021), Primary Mentor
Paul Kline, DPT, PhD (2017-20), Primary Mentor
Amanda Murray, DPT, PhD (2014-16), Primary Mentor
Roger Paxton, PhD (2013-16), Co-Mentor
Joshua Winters, CSCS, PhD (2012-14), Co-Mentor

Mentored Awards
Veterans Administration RR&D Career Development Award (CDA1) (2021). Awardee: Laura Swink, OTR, PhD.

NIH K12 HD055931 K12 Award (2020). Awardee: Mark Mañago, DPT, PhD.
Role: Primary Mentor, K12 Awardee.

Veterans Administration Advanced Geriatric Fellowship (2020). Awardee: Hope Davis-Wilson, PhD.
Role: Primary Mentor, Post-doctoral Fellow.

Veterans Administration Advanced Geriatric Fellowship (2019). Awardee: Laura Swink, OTR, PhD.
Role: Primary Mentor, Post-doctoral Fellow.

Team Oriented Training Across the Translational Sciences Spectrum (TOTTS) TL-1 Post-Doctoral Award (2018-19). Awardee: Paul Kline, DPT, PhD.
Role: Primary Mentor, Post-doctoral Fellow.

Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I Scott C. Irwin Scholarship (2018). Awardee: Matthew Miller, DPT.
Role: Primary Mentor, PhD Student.

APTA Biomechanics Student Travel Award (2018). Awardee: Paul Kline, DPT, PhD.
Role: Primary Mentor, Post-doctoral Fellow.

Veterans Administration Advanced Geriatric Fellowship (2017). Awardee: Matthew Miller, DPT.
Role: Primary Mentor, PhD Student.

Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I Scholarship (2017). Awardee: Matthew Miller, DPT.
Role: Primary Mentor, PhD Student.

Federal Physical Therapy Section Conference Scholarship (2017). Awardee: Matthew Miller, DPT.
Role: Primary Mentor, PhD Student.

Research

Research Profile

Funded/In Review Grant Activity

Ongoing Support

VA RR&D I01RX003237-01, Christiansen (PI), 11/01/19-10/31/23
Optimizing gait rehabilitation for Veterans with non-traumatic lower limb amputation
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two forms of error-manipulation intervention to a supervised walking control group of Veterans with unilateral, non-traumatic transtibial amputation.
Amount: $577,983
Role: PI

NIH/NINDS 1U01NS113851, Corcos (PI), 09/25/19-07/31/24
Study in Parkinson disease of exercise Phase III clinical trial: SPARX3
The study goal is to establish the efficacy of high-intensity endurance exercise as first-line therapy for recently diagnosed people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Annual Amount: $3,261,040 (Year 1)
Role: Site PI

NIH R01NR018450, Christiansen (PI), 08/01/19-05/31/24
Improving health self-management using walking biobehavioral intervention for people with dysvascular lower limb amputation
The goals of this study are to: 1) test if walking biobehavioral intervention improves physical activity and 2) evaluate the potential for clinical implementation of a walking biobehavioral intervention early after lower-limb amputation.
Amount: $1,305,250
Role: PI

Hanger Inc., Christiansen (PI), 06/01/18-05/31/20
Personalized Reference Charts for Prosthetic Rehabilitation

The goal of this project is to develop personalized reference chart use to guide prognosis and care planning for patients following lower limb amputation. This mixed-methods design study will be used to design the reference chart, implement chart use as a pilot project, and determine chart use clinical feasibility.
Amount: $30,000
Role: PI

NIH R01AG056585, Stevens-Lapsley (PI), 12/1/17-11/30/22
Movement Pattern Biofeedback Training Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The goal of this study is to determine if the addition of a novel movement pattern training program (MOVE) to contemporary, progressive rehabilitation improves movement pattern quality more than contemporary progressive rehabilitation alone (CONTROL) after total knee arthroplasty.
Amount: $3,004,535
Role: Co-I

VA RR&D I01RX002417, Christiansen (PI), 12/1/17-11/30/21
Optimizing Physical Activity Outcomes for Veterans after Total Knee Arthroplasty
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of physical activity behavior-change telerehabilitation on improving physical activity after total knee arthroplasty.
Amount: $1,077,824
Role: PI

VA RR&D I01RX002251, Stevens-Lapsley (PI), 10/1/16-9/30/21
Advancing Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty
The goal of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-modal core stabilization program for movement pattern retraining on functional outcomes after total hip arthroplasty.
Amount: $1,099,636
Role: Co-I

Completed Support
VA RR&D I21RX002054-01A1, Christiansen (PI), 7/1/16-6/30/19
Physical Activity Behavior Change for Older Veterans after Dysvascular Amputation
The goal of this project is to determine feasibility of a physical-activity behavior-change intervention targeting improved physical activity and reduced disability in Veterans 1-5 years following dysvascular lower limb amputation.
Amount: $194,264
Role: PI

NIH R56 AG048943, Stevens-Lapsley (PI), 09/15/15-09/14/17
Movement Pattern Training Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
The goal of this project was to determine if the addition of a novel movement pattern training program to contemporary rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty improved movement pattern quality and functional outcomes compared to contemporary rehabilitation alone.
Amount: $382,625
Role: Co-I

NIH K12 HD055931, Mueller (PI), 09/01/13-06/30/16
Collaborative-care rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes after dysvascular amputation.
The goals of this project were to: 1) determine if a collaborative-care, home-based rehabilitation program improves physical function for people recovering from dysvascular transtibial amputation and 2) determine if the program improved functional activity for daily living.
Amount: $360,000
Role: Scholar, Project PI

NIH R01 NS074343, Schenkman & Corcos (PIs), 09/30/11-08/31/15
Exploratory Study of Different Doses of Endurance Exercise in People with Parkinson Disease
The aim of the study was to determine the futility or non-futility of conducting a Phase III randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of exercise on the progression of PD symptoms.
Amount: $2,930,000
Role: Co-I

Research Core Pilot Award (PM&R UCD), Christiansen (PI), 07/01/14-06/30/15
Movement Strategies and Physical Activity after Dysvascular Amputation.
The goals of this project were to: 1) identify compensatory movement strategies for participants with diabetes after unilateral transtibial amputation using instrumented movement analysis and 2) determine the correlations between asymmetry in movement and; gait speed, overall physical activity, and self-reported disability.
Amount: $10,000
Role: PI

The Foundation for PM&R, Christiansen (PI), 11/01/12-10/31/14
Early physical function during rehabilitation following dysvascular transtibial amputation.
The goals of this project were to: 1) examine common physical function measures and 2) characterize standard of care rehabilitation for patients with diabetes following dysvascular transtibial amputation.
Amount: $30,000
Role: PI

Foundation for PT Research, Christiansen (PI), 01/01/11-06/30/13
Improving Function after Total Knee Arthroplasty with Weight-Bearing Biofeedback
The goal of this pilot study was to: determine the effects of the weight-bearing biofeedback intervention on WB asymmetry and functional task performance.
Amount: $40,000
Role: PI

Bob Doctor Research Award, Christiansen & Stevens-Lapsley (PIs), 01/01/09-06/1/12
Limb Loading Asymmetry with Total Knee Arthroplasty
The major goals of this study were to: 1) quantify limb-loading asymmetry during functional activities before and after TKA and 2) quantify the relationship between asymmetries in limb loading, functional mobility, and muscle strength before and after TKA.
Amount: $8,000
Role: Co-PI

President’s Teaching Scholars Program, Christiansen (PI), 09/01/11-08/31/12
Student Perceptions of Classroom Response System Use in a DPT Curriculum
The goals of this project were to: 1) determine DPT student perception of classroom response system use in the course DPTR5101-Movement Science I, and 2) determine if perceptions differ based on student learning styles, age, and sex.
Amount: $1500
Role: PI

R01 HD043770, Schenkman (PI), 04/01/08-03/31/11
Exercise, Physical Function, and Parkinson’s Disease
The aim of the study was to determine whether targeted exercise intervention improves physical functional abilities in patients with mild to moderately severe Parkinson’s disease.
Amount: $1,125,000
Role: Study Coordinator

Academic Enrichment Fund UCD, Schenkman (PI), 01/01/09-12/31/11
The major goal of this funded activity was to establish an interdisciplinary movement analysis lab for use by researchers across the health sciences campus.
Amount: $149,000
Role: Co-I

Publications and Presentations

Scholarly Agenda

Advance clinical research evidence by applying movement science principles to optimize rehabilitation for older adults with movement dysfunction.

Within the last five years

Peer Reviewed Publications

Judd DL, Cheuy VA, Forster JE, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Incorporating specific functional strength integration techniques to improve functional performance for veterans after total hip arthroplasty: protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther. 2019;25;99(11):1453-1460.

Kline PW, Murray AM, Miller MJ, Fields T, Christiansen CL. Error-augmentation gait training to improve gait symmetry in patients with non-traumatic lower limb amputation: A proof-of-concept study. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Apr 24; Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31018771.

Aljehani M, Madara K, Snyder-Mackler L, Christiansen CL, Zeni JA. The contralateral knee may not be a valid control for biomechanical outcomes after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Gait Posture. 2019; 70(5):179-184.

Miller MJ, Cook PF, Kline PW, Anderson CB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical function and pre-amputation characteristics explain daily step count after dysvascular amputation. PM&R. 2019;11(10):1050-1058.

Kline PW, Melanson EL, Sullivan WJ, Blatchford PJ, Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Improving physical activity through adjunct telerehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trial protocol. Phys Ther. 2019; 99(1):37-45. PMID: 30329126; PMCID: PMC6314331.

Miller MJ, Jones J, Anderson CB, Christiansen CL. Factors influencing participation in physical activity after dysvascular amputation: a qualitative meta-synthesis. Disabil Rehabil. 2018; Sep 27; Epub ahead of print. PMID: 30261758.

Christiansen CL, Miller MJ, Murray AM, Stephenson RO, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Hiatt WR, Schenkman ML. Behavior-change intervention targeting physical function, walking, and disability after dysvascular amputation: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018; 99(11):2160-67. PMID: 29746823; PMCID: PMC6215727.

Hall DA, Moore C, Comella C; SPARX Study Group (Berman B, Christiansen CL, Kluger B, Kohrt WM, Melanson E, Schenkman ML, Corcos DM, Poon C, Delitto A, Josbeno DA, Jain S). Recruitment of patients with de novo Parkinson disease: successful strategies in a randomized exercise clinical trial. Trials. 2018; 19(1):630. PMID: 30428907; PMCID: PMC6237042.

Miller MJ, Magnusson DM, Lev G, Fields TT, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Relationships among perceived functional capacity, self-efficacy, and disability after dysvascular amputation. PM & R. 2018; 10(10): 1056-61. PMID: 29580940; PMCID: PMC6153084.

Gaffney B, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Davidson BS. Trunk movement compensations and corresponding core muscle demand during step ambulation in people with unilateral transtibial amputation. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2018;39:16-25. PMID: 29413449. PMCID: PMC5857238.

Paxton RJ, Forster JE, Miller MJ, Gerron KL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. A feasibility study for improved physical activity after total knee arthroplasty. J Aging Phys Act. 2018;26:7-13. PMID: 28338406. PMCID: PMC5654685.

Schenkman ML, Moore CG, Kohrt WM, Hall DA, Delitto A, Comella CA, Josbeno DA, Christiansen CL, Berman BD, Kluger BM, Melanson EK, Jain S, Robichaud JA, Poon C, Corcos DM. Effect of high-intensity treadmill exercise on motor symptoms in patients with de novo Parkinson disease: a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial. JAMA Neurol. 2018;75(2):219-226. PMID: 29228079. PMCID: PMC5838616.

Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Myers CA, Laz PJ, Davidson BS. The effects of prosthesis inertial parameters on inverse dynamics: A probabilistic analysis. J. Verif. Valid. Uncert. 2017;2(3):031003-01-031003-8.

Murray AM, Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Biomechanical compensations of the trunk and lower extremities during stepping tasks after unilateral transtibial amputation. Clin Biomech. 2017;49:64-71. PMID: 28888109. PMCID: PMC5863543.

Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Davidson BS. Trunk kinetic effort during step ascent and descent in patients with transtibial amputation using angular momentum separation. Clin Biomech. 2017;48:88-96. PMID: 28797673. PMCID: PMC5593790.

Ferris AE, Christiansen CL, Heise GD, Hahn D, Smith JD. Ertl and Non-Ertl amputees exhibit functional biomechanical differences during the sit-to-stand task. Clinical Biomech. 2017;44:1-6. PMID: 28273496.

Christiansen CL, Moore C, Schenkman M, Kluger B, Kohrt W, Delitto A, Berman B, Hall D, Josbeno D, Poon C, Robichaud J, Wellington T, Jain S, Comella C, Corcos D, Melanson E. Factors associated with ambulatory activity in de novo Parkinson’s disease. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2017;41(2):93-100. PMCID: PMC5357185.

Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley J, Fields TT, Coons D, Bray-Hall S, Sullivan W, Christiansen CL. Physical activity behavior change for older veterans after dysvascular amputation. Contemp Clin Trials. 2017;55:10-15. PMCID: PMC5360171.

Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Silverman A, Davidson BS. Separation of rotational and translational segmental momentum used to assess movement coordination during walking. Hum Movement Sci. 2017;51:99-111. PMCID: PMC5266535.

Loyd BJ, Fields TT, Stephenson RO, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Explaining modified 2-minute walk test outcomes in Veterans with traumatic or non-traumatic lower limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(6):1035-44. PMCID: PMC5475245.

Paxton RJ, Sherk KA, Murray AM, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical activity, ambulation, and comorbidities in people with diabetes and lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(6):1069-78. PMCID: PMC5474964.

Gaffney BM, Murray AM, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Identification of trunk and pelvis movement compensations in patients with transtibial amputation using angular momentum separation. Gait Posture. 2016;45:151-6. PMCID: PMC4794753.

Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Effects of neuromuscular reeducation on hip mechanics and functional performance in patients after total hip arthroplasty: a case series. Clin Biomech. 2016;32;49-55. PMCID: PMC4779395.

Gaffney BM, Harris MD, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne K. Multi-joint compensatory effects of unilateral total knee arthroplasty during high-demand tasks. Ann Biomed Eng. 2016;44(8);2529-41. PMCID: PMC4907879.

Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Kline PW, Christiansen CL, Hager ER, Mañago MM. Proximal frontal plane movement compensations during gait and step-ups in people with multiple sclerosis. 9th International Symposium on Gait and Balance in Multiple Sclerosis. Aurora, CO; August 2019. ACCEPTED.

Ferris AE, Christiansen CL, Heise GD, Smith JD. Functional comparisons between people with Ertl and non-Ertl transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. International Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Calgary, Canada; August 2019. ACCEPTED

Blankenship J, Christiansen CL, Patterson C, Schenkman ML, Melanson E. Stepping Behavior Compensation after 12 Weeks of Exercise Training in de novo Parkinson's Disease: Effects of Intensity. International Conference on Ambulatory Monitoring of Physical Activity and Movement. Maastricht, Netherlands; June 2019.

Anderson CM, Wurdeman SR, Miller M, Colborn K, Stoneback J, Christiansen CL, Kittleson A. Development of a physical function prediction model to guide prosthetic rehabilitation after lower limb amputation [platform presentation]. American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium; Chicago, IL; March 2019.

Kline PW, Miller MJ, Murray AM, So NF, Christiansen CL. Residual limb wounds and dysvascular transtibial amputation: incidence and patient characteristics [platform presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C.; February 2019.

Miller MJ, Cook PF, Kline PW, Anderson CB, Christiansen CL. Physical function and pre-amputation characteristics explain walking behavior after dysvascular amputation. [platform presentation] American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C.; February 2019.

Miller MJ, Morris MA, Anderson CB, Putnam K, Magnusson DM, Christiansen CL. This is just the way it is: Patient experiences of physical therapy and disability after dysvascular amputation [poster presentation]. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Washington, D.C.; February 2019.

Kline PW, Murray AM, Miller MJ, Fields T, Christiansen CL. Motor learning response to split-belt treadmill walking after non-traumatic amputation. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting [poster presentation]. Rochester, MN; August 2018. Presented also at: VA Research Days. Aurora, CO; September 2018.

Anderson C, Miller MJ, Murray AM, Fields TT, So N, Christiansen CL. Falls and physical activity after dysvascular transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Assembly. Vancouver, BC; September 2018.

Miller MJ, Anderson CB, Mealer M, Cook P, Magnusson DM, Morris MA, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL. Psychosocial targets for improved activity and participation after dysvascular amputation: a mixed-methods study protocol [poster presentation]. VA Research Days. Aurora, CO; September 2018.

Kline PW, Murray AM, Miller MJ, Fields T, Christiansen CL. Motor Learning Response to Split-Belt Treadmill Walking after Non-Traumatic Amputation [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Rochester, MN; August 2018.

Miller MJ, Magnusson DM, Froetscher L, Lev G, Fields TT, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Relationships between functional capacity, walking behavior, and disability after dysvascular amputation [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA; Feb 2018.

Bade MJ, Cheuy V, Loyd B, Jaeckel M, Zeni J, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Effects of real-time biofeedback using instrumented insoles on recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA; Feb 2018.

Kline PW, Melanson EL, Sullivan W, Blatchford PJ, Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Improving physical activity behavior through adjunct telerehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: a study protocol [poster presentation]. National Institute on Aging Directors Regional Meeting, Aurora, CO; Nov 2017.

Miller MJ, Magnusson DM, Lev G, Fields TT, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Relationships among perceived functional capacity, self-efficacy, and disability after dysvascular amputation [poster presentation]. National Institute on Aging Directors Regional Meeting, Aurora, CO; Nov 2017.

Cheuy VC, Loyd B, Bade MJ, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Pilot study examining the effects of movement pattern biofeedback training on asymmetry during stepping and sit-to-stand after total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Batrouny NA, Gaffney BM, Simons CJ, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Regression-based approach to hip moment prediction during the stance period of gait [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Simmons CJ, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Joint moment estimation using inertial sensor measurements with Gaussian process regression [podium presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Ferris AE, Christiansen CL, Heise GD, Smith JD. Do kinetic differences exist during curb ascent in persons with Ertl and Non-Ertl transtibial amputations [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Murphy SP, Ferris AE, Heise GD, Christiansen CL, Smith JD. Using approximate and sample entropy to measure postural control in individuals with Ertl and Non-Ertl transtibial amputations [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Rentuma G, Ferris AE, Kellems VA, Heise GD, Christiansen CL, Smith JD. Postural stability during quiet standing in persons with Ertl and Non-Ertl transtibial amputations [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Meeting. Boulder, CO; Aug 2017.

Batrouny NA, Gaffney BM, Simons CJ, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Hip moment prediction with a subset of inverse dynamics components [poster presentation]. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO; Jun 2017.

Schenkman ML, Moore CG, Kohrt WM, Hall DA, Delitto A, Comella CL, Josbeno DA, Christiansen CL, Berman BD, Kluger BM, Melanson EL, Jain S, Robichaud JA, Poon C, Corcos DM. Study in Parkinson’s disease of exercise (SPARX): a randomized, controlled futility trial [poster presentation]. Movement Disorders Society International Congress. Vancouver, BC; June 2017.

Miller MJ, Paxton RJ, Murray AM, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Sherk KA, Poinski-McCoy S, Christiansen CL. Physical activity, ambulation, and comorbidities in people with diabetes and lower-limb amputation [poster presentation]. VA Research Days. Denver, CO; May 2017.

Davidson M, Desmond B, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Effects of prophylactic ankle restriction on lower extremity kinetics during a fencing lunge [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Rocky Mountain Chapter Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2017.

Miller MJ, Cheuy V, Murray AM, Poinski-McCoy SB, Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Loading adaptations of the lower extremities during step descent in people with diabetes and transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX; Feb 2017.

Murray AM, Gaffney BM, Cheuy V, Miller MJ, Zugalla SP, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Trunk and hip compensations during turning in individuals with transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX; Feb 2017.

Miller MJ, Murray AM, Gaffney BM, Cheuy V, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Frontal plane movement adaptations for individuals with dysvascular transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Raleigh, NC; August 2016.

Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Davidson BS. Associations between segmental rotational angular momentum and joint kinetics [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Raleigh, NC; August 2016.

Murray AM, Gaffney BM, Cheuy V, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Trunk compensations in individuals with transtibial amputation during step ascent [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Raleigh, NC; August 2016.

Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Myers CA, Laz PJ, Davidson BS. A probabilistic analysis to assess the influence of prosthesis inertial parameters on inverse dynamics [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Raleigh, NC; August 2016.

Ferris AE, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Kinetic analysis of the sit to stand task in persons with Ertl and Non-Ertl transtibial amputations [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Raleigh, NC; August 2016.

Myers CA, Shelburne KB, Laz PJ, Judd DL, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter PJ. The impact of hip implant positioning on muscle and joint loading during a dynamic step down [podium presentation]. Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL; March 2016.

Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Effects of neuromuscular reeducation on hip mechanics and functional performance in patients after total hip arthroplasty: a case series [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.

Paxton RJ, Murray AM, Larson MA, Schultz M, Christiansen CL. Characterization of physical activity levels following dysvascular transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.

Murray AM, Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL. Stair climb performance and movement compensations in patients with diabetes and transtibial amputation [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.

Stolper S, Reeder B, Christiansen CL. Exploring the patient rehabilitation experience after lower limb amputation: a qualitative analysis [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.

Non-Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations

Christiansen CL. Optimizing physical activity outcomes for people with dysvascular lower limb amputation [Keynote presentation]. Hanger Educational Fair, Las Vegas, NV; Feb 2019.

Christiansen CL. VA rehabilitation research [invited presentation]. Comprehensive Opportunities in Rehabilitation Research Training, Washington University, St. Louis, MO; May 2018.

Christiansen CL. Physical activity rehabilitation for Veterans with total knee arthroplasty [invited presentation]. GRECC Associate Director for Research Conference, VA, Teleconference to all GRECC locations; August 2017.

Christiansen CL. Observational gait analysis [invited presentation]. Resident Didactic Training, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; June 2017.

Christiansen CL. Physical activity behavior change for older Veterans after dysvascular amputation [invited presentation]. GRECC Associate Director for Research Conference, VA, Teleconference to all GRECC locations; October 2016.

Christiansen CL. Rehabilitation after lower limb amputation [invited presentation]. Grand Rounds, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; June 2016.

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