Research
Research Profile
Funded/In Review Grant Activity
Ongoing Support
Flynn S (PI); Struessel T (Co-I and University of Colorado site coordinator), Stevens-Lapsley J. The Oaks: A Mobile Exercise and Education Program for People with Osteoarthritis of the Knee. NIH R44 AG055341. 2/1/18-1/31/19 ($725,915). The goal is to develop and test of a minimum viable product of The Oaks, a perioperative, digital, education, assessment and guided exercise software application for adults with osteoarthritis of the knee awaiting total knee replacement surgery.
Completed Support
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI), Schenkman M (Co-I), Korht W, Wolfe P, Struessel T (Clinical coordinator), Kluger B, Eckhoff D. Progressive Rehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty. The major goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a more intensive rehabilitation program compared to traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. National Institutes of Health (NIH) / Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD. Awarded 2011-2016 ($2.29 million)
Struessel T (PI), May J, Sonnenberg E, Carpenter K, Mintken P. An evidence based paradigm: student perceived barriers to learning to practice manipulation. The purpose of this study was to assess student-faced barriers to practicing evidence-based orthopedic interventions, specifically thrust manipulation. Grant awarded February 2008. Role: Primary Investigator. ($3000)
Stevens J (PI), Struessel T. Bade M. Optimizing lower extremity muscle function after total knee arthroplasty. American College of Rheumatology New Investigator Award. The goal of this study is to investigate quadriceps force and reflex inhibition after TKA and explore rehabilitation strategies to minimize these deficits after TKA. Role: clinical consultant. July 2007-June 2009. ($100,000).
Research Activity
Flynn S (PI); Struessel T (Co-I and University of Colorado site coordinator), Stevens-Lapsley J. The Oaks: A Mobile Exercise and Education Program for People with Osteoarthritis of the Knee. The goal is to develop and test of a minimum viable product of The Oaks, a perioperative, digital, education, assessment and guided exercise software application for adults with osteoarthritis of the knee awaiting total knee replacement surgery.
Struessel T (PI), Sleddons N, Jones KJ. Quality Improvement Content in Physical Therapist Education: A Scoping Review Collaboration with University of Nebraska Faculty Katherine Jones PT, PhD, Nicole Sleddens PT. Ongoing 2019
Struessel T, VanZytveld C Gisbert R, Forster J, Nordon-Craft A. Knowledge and attitudes of physical therapy students across a longitudinal healthcare systems-focused patient safety curriculum. This longtitudinal project will assess change in systems-focused patient safety knowledge and attitudes after introduction of new educational content. In review Dec. 2018.
Struessel T, VanZytveld C. Doctor of Physical Therapy student focus groups exploring experiences in clinic, with a focus on patient safety risk factors. Completed 2018.
Struessel T. Are you prepared for the new physical therapy evaluation codes? Updates for clinicians and managers. Educational webinar for clinical instructors, students and alumni. Dec. 8, 2016.
Struessel T, Sawyer E. Are We Speaking the Same Language? Clinical Instructor’s Community [free web-based resource site for Clinical Educators]. The purpose of this project is to provide easily accessed support for the clinical education community by the University of Colorado. Development and Implementation. 2013-14
Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda
Priority areas for scholarship include patient safety in practice, functioning/collaboration of the rehabilitation team, and clinical physical therapist practice in the orthopedic setting.
Within the last five years
Peer Reviewed Publications
Struessel T, VanZytveld C, Forster J, Gisbert R, Nordon-Craft A. Knowledge and attitudes of physical therapy students across a longitudinal healthcare systems-focused patient safety curriculum. Journal of Allied Health (in Review). Dec. 2018.
Kohl K, Struessel T. A community-dwelling older adult with concurrent Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and peripheral neuropathy: A physical therapy case report. IJAHSP (in Press). Nov. 2018.
Struessel T, VanZytveld C. Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Experiences during Clinical Education: Patient Safety, Error, and the System. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. March 2019.
Bade M, Struessel T, Dayton M, Foran J, Kim R, Miner T, Wolfe P, Kohrt W, Dennis D, Stevens-Lapsley J. Early High-Intensity Versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care & Related Research. Sept 2017.
Bade M, Struessel T, Paxton R, Winters J, Baym C, Stevens-Lapsley J. Performance on a clinical quadriceps activation battery is related to a laboratory measure of activation and recovery after total knee arthroplastyArchives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. July 2017.
Struessel T, Nordon-Craft A. A Case Report Describing Multiple System Effects of Breast Cancer, Bilateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction: Implications for Physical Therapist Practice. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Jan/Apr 2017.
Struessel T, Rodriguez J, VanZytveld. Advocating for a Systems Approach to Enhance Patient Safety in Physical Therapy Practice. Health Policy Administration-Professionalism Administration Leadership. January 2017.
Bade M, Struessel T, Dayton M, Foran J, Kim R, Miner T, Wolfe P, Kohrt W, Dennis D, Stevens-Lapsley J. Early High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care & Related Research. Sept 2017.
VanZytveld C, Rodriguez J, Struessel T. Lessons Learned from a Major Near Miss: A Case Report Including Recommendations to Improve Future Patient Safety in Rehabilitation. IJAHSP. July 2016.
Peer Reviewed Abstracts
Struessel T; Reina L; Sage L; Nordon-Craft A. Better Together: Over 10 years of Student PT/PTA Collaborative Learning. APTA CSM Feb. 2018. New Orleans, LA.
Struessel T, Van Zytveld C. Student experiences with error reporting during clinical education. APTA CSM Feb. 2018. New Orleans, LA.
Burkhardt S, Van Zytveld C, Struessel T. Cognitive, Neurologic, and Processing Challenges and Strategies after Hip Hemiarthoplasty of an Adult with Sturge-Weber Syndrome. APTA CSM Feb. 2018. New Orleans, LA.
Christensen J, Kittelson A, Loyd, B, Forster J, Struessel T, DelGiorno J, Thigpen C, Stevens-Lapsley J. Characteristics of a young, low functioning phenotype in total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation. APTA CSM Feb. 2018. New Orleans, LA.
Sawyer E, McDevitt A, Struessel T. Mission Possible: Maximizing Student Engagement In Your Business Content. APTA CSM Feb. 2018. New Orleans, LA
Struessel T; Reina L; Sage L; Nordon-Craft A. Better Together: Over 10 years of Student PT/PTA Collaborative Learning. APTA Colorado Chapter. Keystone, CO. Oct. 2017.
Struessel T, Van Zytveld. Student experiences with error reporting during clinical education. APTA Colorado Chapter. Keystone, CO. Oct. 2017.
Bade M, Struessel T, Dennis D, Foran M, Kim R, Miner T, Dayton, Stevens-Lapsley J. High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Colorado APTA Conference, Keystone, CO. April 16, 2016.
Van Zytveld C; Struessel T; Rodriguez J. The Contribution of Latent Healthcare System Factors to the Delayed Diagnosis of Thrombotic Complications in a Young Male. Spring Conference, Colorado Chapter APTA. Keystone, CO; April 2016.
Dennis D, Bade M, Foran M, Kim R, Miner T, Dayton , Struessel T, Stevens-Lapsley J. The Relation of Hip Abductor Strength To Functional Performance Pre- And Post-Total Knee Arthroplasty. American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Conference March 1-4, 2016.
Dennis D, Bade M, Foran M, Kim R, Miner T, Dayton , Struessel T, Stevens-Lapsley J. High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. March 1-4, 2016.
Bade M, Dennis D, Foran M, Kim R, Miner T, Dayton , Struessel T, Stevens-Lapsley J. High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Mahler S; Struessel T; McDevitt A. Initial Implementation of a Student Project Aimed to Promote the Utilization of Direct Access Physical Therapy Services within a Large Health Care System. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Van Zytveld C; Struessel T; Rodriguez J. The Contribution of Latent Healthcare System Factors to the Delayed Diagnosis of Thrombotic Complications in a Young Male. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Chow, Ming-Lee ; Struessel T, Sawyer E. From Classroom to Clinic: A Student Initiated, Community-Based Boxing Program for People with Parkinson Disease. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Bird, A; Struessel T. Surgical Repair with Allograft for Chronic Proximal Hamstring Avulsion in an Older Adult: Considerations for Physical Therapist Management. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Loyd B; Jennings J; Baym C; Dennis D; Struessel T; Judd D; Wolfe P; Stevens-Lapsley J. The relation of hip abductor strength to functional performance before and after TKA. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Anaheim, CA; February 2016.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Struessel T, VanZytveld C. Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Experiences during Clinical Education: Patient Safety, Error, and the System. UCHealth 20th Annual Rehabilitation Symposium. April 18, 2019.
Jain N, Struessel T. The Physical Therapists’ Role in Humanitarian Crises. Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 2017.
Struessel T, Bade M, Foran J, Dennis D, Kim R, Miner T, Wolfe P, Kohrt W,
Stevens-Lapsley J. Early High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. University of Colorado Health 18th Annual Rehabilitation Forum September 20, 2016.
