Physical Therapy Annual Bulletin 2022

PHYSICAL PhysicalTHERAP Therapy ANNUAL BULLETIN 2022

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

physical therapy program

University of Colorado Anschutz Medi www.CUPhysicalThera

class of 2022 55%

DEMOGRAPHICS Non-Resident

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Colorado 3.66 Resident Cumulative GPA 20%

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Female

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Male

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CU PHYSICAL THERAPY Michael Harris-Love Editor Associate Dean for Physical Therapy Education Zachary Noriega, MPA Director, Physical Therapy Program Joanne Posner-Mayer Endowed Chair Design and Production in Physical Therapy CU Design & Printing Services

3.66

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Cover Photo: Joanne Posner Mayer, PT ’73, PhD, and CU President Todd Saliman. Photo courtesy of the CU Anschutz Office of Advancement

a letter from

THE DIRECTOR

Earlier generations felt the seismic shifts from the Industrial Revolution to the Information Age. Similarly, today’s generation will experience the disruptive shift from the Information Age to what has been termed the Exponential Age. This coming age is marked by changes in technology and the consumption of information that outpaces society’s ability to manage and fully understand the implications of this shift. Importantly, the ripple effect of large-scale changes in our economy and society are occurring just beneath a wave of anxiety and fatigue fueled by the pandemic. Changes of this magnitude always yield collective gains and losses along with a host of unintended consequences. So, we are left to untie the knots that arise from caustic public interactions fueled by the speed and anonymity of social media, a global economy that has strained the vitality of local businesses and livable wages, a political discourse driven by blocs of power rather than the common good, as well as family and workplace relationships that have been marred by a growing sense of detachment.

Academic institutions are not immune to the challenges brought on by the coming age. The university is a paradox – a place that is meant to be the fount of new ideas and unrestrained intellectual pursuits despite being entrenched in an arcane structure and a sense of traditionalism that dates back to the early 1600s in the U.S. We must do what all enduring institutions and organizations do that grow, rather than wither in the face of change: be prescient in our organizational vision and mission, open to innovation using the new tools at our disposal, and mindful of the principles and traditions that we should retain come what may.

The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program (CU PT) has sharpened the focus of our mission by furthering our commitment to community engagement and equity within our profession. Dawn Magnusson PT, PhD will lead our efforts as the newly appointed Coordinator of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CU PT. We have strengthened the Program by forming alliances with other CU System campuses. Joe Palmer PT, DPT and Lisa Dannemiller PT, DSc, PCS, along with the support of Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Roderick Nairn, PhD, have championed the Early Admission Program in partnership with the CU Denver downtown campus. We have deepened our commitment to the advanced training of physical therapists by developing our residencies in faculty training and orthopedic clinical practice. We remain dedicated to both the education of entry-level practitioners and the conduct of rehabilitation research.

The RESTORE Team and the Interdisciplinary Movement Science Laboratory have continued to distinguish themselves by obtaining new NIH and VA grant funding to address the rehabilitation needs of older adults and veterans with disabilities. Additionally, our alumni and colleagues have provided support during critical times through the Andrew and Robyn Levy Family Endowed Fellowship and the Margaret Schenkman Endowed Fund for Physical Therapy Education.

The indelible connection between our past and our future has been manifested in many ways over the past several months. This was best represented through Joanne Posner-Mayer, a CU PT alum shown on the cover with Interim CU President, who was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters prior to the graduation of 67 CU PT students at the CU Anschutz Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremony. The intersection of our past and future was also reflected in Colleen Kigin’s Mary McMillian lecture at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. While she linked the future of physical therapy to its continued embrace of innovation, our lifeblood also lies within the emerging investigators and educators within our field. We recently welcomed Andrew Smith PT, DPT, PhD and Toby Kinney PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MBA to the CU PT faculty. They join a faculty characterized by many strengths as exemplified through both Dana Judd PT, DPT, PhD and Amy McDevitt PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT being selected for membership into the University of Colorado School of Medicine Academy of Medical Educators.

Finally, with the news our program reaccreditation with the APTA through the spring of 2031, we continue to hold fast to our central objective: educating students who are prepared to serve our communities today and equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA Associate Dean for Physical Therapy Education Director, Physical Therapy Program Joanne Posner-Mayer Endowed Chair in Physical Therapy

thank you

MARY JANE!

After 23 years with the University of Colorado, Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, retired on February 28, 2022. Dr. Rapport earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Ohio State University, and her Master and PhD in Special Education from Kent State University. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at CU in 2009.

Dr. Rapport lead a distinguished career at CU, starting in 1997 when she worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education on the Denver campus. In 1998, she joined the faculty in the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and was affiliated with JFK Partners. Dr. Rapport officially joined the PT faculty in 2005.

Dr. Rapport has been instrumental in many initiatives of the Physical Therapy Program, including the move from the 9th and Colorado Health Science location to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Throughout the years, she has worked on the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency, the Faculty Residency, building the Teaching Scholars Program in the School of Medicine, building the Education Scholarship, program curriculum changes in 2007, and again in 2016, the Community Volunteer Program, and starting Interprofessional Education at CU Anschutz. Dr. Rapport has served on number American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) committees and task forces, as well as the Federation of State Boards Physical Therapy (FSBPT) Practice Analysis Task Force.

Dr. Rapport has described her time with CU PT as “exciting, challenging, fascinating and educational.” She is adamant that she will never be fully retired, and that she looks forward to the next chapter of her career as a part-time associated faculty member, with new challenges and new opportunities. She will miss the chance to continue working closely with many faculty colleagues who are “dedicated, driven and compassionate about many of the same things as I am in PT education.”

The Physical Therapy Program congratulates Meghan Hernandez, PT, DPT, PCS, who will be stepping into the role of Program Director for the University of Colorado Pediatric Residency Program. We know that Dr. Rapport leaves behind big shoes to fill, but we are confident that Dr. Hernandez will excel in this new position!

clinical instructor of the year MELISSA DELVECCHIO, PT, DPT, NCS

The Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award was established by the CU Physical Therapy Program Faculty in 2000 to honor Clinical Instructors who have made remarkable contributions through their mentorship of our students during the clinical phase of the curriculum. This award honors dedicated individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to clinical education and have provided excellent clinical experiences for our students. The award recognizes their integral role in preparing well-rounded, caring, and compassionate professionals who will lead physical therapy into the future.

welcoming TOBY KINNEY The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program (CU PT) welcomes Toby Kinney, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MBA, PhD(c) as a Senior Instructor.

“We’re excited to have Dr. Kinney join the CU PT faculty,” said Program Director Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA. “Not only is he a skilled orthopedic physical therapist, but he also has previous experience as a faculty member and is well-versed in our musculoskeletal curriculum.”

Dr. Kinney has extensive orthopedic physical therapy experience in hospital-based and private practice settings. He has been involved in physical therapy education since 2007, initially working as a lab instructor at Touro College in New York. He made the transition full-time to academics as a Clinical Assistant Professor with Sacred Heart University in 2010, then the University of Montana (2011-2015). He has been a Clinical Instructor with the University of Colorado since 2016.

“Over the last five years, I have been fortunate to work part-time with the talented, student-centered CU PT faculty,” noted Dr. Kinney. “I am delighted to transition to core CU faculty and contribute on a more consistent basis to educating exceptional student physical therapists.” Dr. Kinney’s expertise is in orthopedic physical therapy, post-concussion rehabilitation and using video assessment for clinician development. His interest in best practices in educational curriculum, assessment, and delivery led him to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Professions Education.

He obtained his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College, a Master of Business Administration from Duke University, and a Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Washington University. Dr. Kinney completed a Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy at Regis University and expects to complete his PhD in 2023.

Harris-Love added, “With Dr. Kinney in the final phases of his PhD program, I anticipate that he will be an important contributor to our Educational Scholarship Group and help shape our approach to PT education for many years to come.”

The 2021 recipient of the Clinical Instructor of the Year Award is Melissa Delvecchio, PT, DPT, PCS. For the past 5 years, Dr. Delvecchio has been a dedicated clinical instructor for CU PT students during ICE II, CE II, and the yearlong internship. Dr. Delvecchio received two nominating letters, which highlight her exceptional skill in creating a supportive and safe learning environment in the complex world of the Neuro ICU. Dr. Delvecchio was described by a nominator as one who, “progressively pulls back the curtain in the ICU, exposing us to more and more complexity as the experience progressed.”

The nomination letters, as well as past student evaluations, revealed several common themes of Dr. Delvecchio: her dedication to student growth; her excellent communication skills, her challenging students to be the best they can be, and for her being an amazing professional role model and mentor. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care, and also represents the profession of physical therapy at the very top of our scope as one who embodies all the values that the Physical Therapy Program tries to impart upon our students. In, the words of one of her students, “She will be a role model for life.”

Dr. Delvecchio received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arcadia University in 2013 and became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurology by the ABPTS 2017. She has been an APTA member since 2010, member of Neurology Section since 2014, served on the Editorial Advisory Committee for Perspectives Magazine (2015-2017), and is currently the Professional Development Chair of CAReSIG. Additionally, she and her husband recently welcomed a new baby, a son named Benjamin.

The CU Physical Therapy Program is thrilled to have presented this award to such a deserving clinical instructor, and we are so grateful for all that Dr. Delvecchio has done for the students in our program!

Class of 2021 Spotlight LEAN CALDERON

Get to know more about Leah Calderon, Physical Therapy Class of 2021 graduate.

Dr. Calderon served as Class of 2021 President, delivering remarks at commencement, and was the recipient of the Outstanding DPT Student Award. CU PT knows Dr. Calderon has a bright future ahead of her! has allowed me to develop my confidence as a clinician while embracing the values of kindness, fidelity, inclusion, and innovation.

What’s your education background?

BS in Kinesiology: Exercise Science from California State University, Northridge Where are you from?

Ventura, CA What are your interests outside of school?

I started playing rugby when I was in college and kept playing until I moved to CO to start PT school. Since then I picked up a few other hobbies and have been able to run my first marathon through the San Juan mountains as well as complete an Olympic triathlon.

I really enjoy reading! I’m excited to graduate so that I can finally read for recreation! I also love music, whether it’s in a concert or I’m just singing around the house. My hope is to start taking piano lessons again after graduation.

What drew you to the physical therapy profession?

Growing up my family was always committed to doing one thing: providing service. Whether it was for the neighbors next door or for a family in our church, we were constantly helping other people.

I was always interested in the medical field as a student, and it wasn’t until I fell into a job as a physical therapy aide that I realized how well these two interests blended together. Physical Therapy allows me to consistently provide service to my community and improve the quality of life of those around me.

Why did you choose CU PT?

Certainly, the COVID portion of your DPT journey was not as expected, what do you think about that virtual side of learning and also how it impacted the connectivity of your cohort?

I certainly never expected to be in the peak of PT school during a pandemic, so there was a large learning curve as well as a requirement for adaptability. There were ups and downs, including facing the fact that connecting with classmates would look a lot different. A large part of PT school is getting to work with classmates, not just for hands-on skills, but making connections with our future colleagues. Switching to virtual learning definitely impacted the extent to which we could make those connections.

I think there were certain pros to online learning, but when it came to making those connections, for me it was extremely difficult.

Have you given any thought to what the future of PT holds in terms of innovation?

Physical therapy is always changing, that was makes our profession so strong. That is evident from our progression in education, beginning as a Bachelor’s degree and now reaching a Doctorate degree. This mindset for innovation keeps our profession relevant, always embracing change rather than resisting it. We rise to the challenge. For example, COVID-19 shook up the way we treated patients and forced many to be creative in the way of virtual treatment. We have just scratched the surface of potential for virtual treatment. I imagine that this will be a large part of the way we treat patients in the future.

CU PT placed high value on diversity, equity, and inclusion and this emphasis tugged at my heart. This is a deep-seeded value of mine, and I needed to be at a school that not only respected it but advocated for it. I remember in my interview I was shocked when they asked me a scenario question about what I would do if a patient refused to be treated by me because of the color of my skin, my race, etc. We ended up having a great discussion on this topic and I left having learned something and feeling empowered.

I waited for the acceptance letter with high hopes.

Have you developed a particular specialty or envision what you’d like to do after graduation?

How has your experience been with CU PT?

CU PT has helped me feel prepared for the next phase of my

Being a student in the CU PT program has provided several opportunities to increase leadership skills, develop a mindset for innovation, and increase my network of contacts. The faculty are exceptional role models and continually seek for improvement, values that they instill in their students. Being a student here

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I’ve grown really fond of the pediatric population. There’s so much potential for advancement and change. I’ve been able to see first-hand how resilient kids are and how freely they embrace themselves and others. They’re an inspiring population and I hope to be a part of their world.

What’s next, and how will your CU Anschutz experience help you move forward in your endeavors? career. I also know that if I have any questions or need advice, I can reach out to a number of faculty members that would be willing to help. Whatever the future holds, I’m grateful to have been a part of the CU PT family. *reflects total cohort on first day of program

Class of 2021 Spotlight JASON NADEAU

Get to know more about Jason Nadeau, Physical Therapy Class of 2021 graduate.

Dr. Nadeau was a member of the National PT Student Honor Society and was the recipient of both the Mary Gosnell Award and the PT Program Altruism in Action Award.

CU PT looks forward to hearing about all he will accomplish in his promising career!

What’s your education background?

My BS is in Human Physiology from Gonzaga University (Go Zags!) and my MS is in Modern Human Anatomy from University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Where are you from?

I was born in Kirkland, WA (home of Costco’s “Kirkland Signature”) and raised in Bothell, WA. What are your interests outside of school?

I enjoy running, eating, cooking, eating, clinical research, eating, and joyrides.

What drew you to the physical therapy profession?

Volunteering at a summer camp in Washington for children with physical disabilities showed me the value of inclusion, mobility, and fun. I eventually realized that physical therapists are essential advocates of these values for children and adults with disabilities.

I was also drawn to the technology and research sides of physical therapy after taking a Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology course at CU Anschutz, observing custom equipment visits at CU Denver’s Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE), and working in orthopedic research at Denver Health.

Why did you choose CU PT? I chose CU PT because of the amazing faculty, local partnerships with CIDE and Adam’s Camp Colorado, pediatric clinical opportunities, and a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere on a beautiful, innovative campus.

How has your experience been with CU PT? The first 9 months of the CU PT Program were challenging and fantastic with an awesome cohort of students on campus. The next 21 months of virtual and hybrid learning during the pandemic were less than ideal and even more challenging. However, all throughout the program I felt valued and supported by my wonderful classmates and CU PT faculty, who did everything they could to prepare us as future physical therapists.

Have you given any thought to what the future of PT holds in terms of innovation?

Physical therapists can develop and apply innovative ideas to support their patients’ functional goals. Assistive technology is expanding rapidly, but this innovation needs to be relevant and financially accessible for people with acute and life-long disabilities.

Physical therapists know how to put patients at the center of innovation in order to optimize their daily lives.

Have you developed a particular specialty or envision what you’d like to do after graduation?

Pediatrics, particularly children with neuromuscular conditions who need 24-hour postural care and assistive technologies as they transition from childhood to adulthood.

What’s next, and how will your CU Anschutz experience help you move forward in your endeavors?

Finding my first pediatric PT job. No matter where I end up, I will be prepared to succeed as an entry-level physical therapist thanks to the CU PT Program and CU Anschutz.

“All throughout the program I have felt valued and supported by my wonderful classmates and CU PT faculty, who did everything they could to prepare us as future physical therapists.” *reflects total cohort on first day of program

Class of 2021 Spotlight CHLOE GRAVES

Get to know more about Chloe Graves, Physical Therapy Class of 2021 graduate. Learn about her journey to graduation – what brought her to study physical therapy, her time on campus, and what comes next professionally.

What’s your education background?

I attended Kent Denver School for high school and continued my undergraduate career in St. Paul, Minnesota where I studied and played basketball at Hamline University. I received a bachelor of arts in Exercise Science with a concentration on Pre-Physical Therapy.

experience as rich and productive as possible, but I feel like I missed out on aspects of connectivity with the cohort. We did our best to get together outside of class, but it was still a challenging journey.

Where are you from?

Have you given any thought to what the future of PT holds in terms of innovation?

Born and raised in Denver, CO. What are your interests outside of school?

I love to spend time with family. Watching football, eating good food, listening to music, playing with my pup. Any given sunny day you can find me on a patio trying out some new local brews. A personal happy place for sure!

What drew you to the physical therapy profession?

My answer from day one (and remains to be true today) is by far my faith. As a follower of Jesus, I feel like physical therapy embodies a lot of what the gospel teaches. Compassion, kindness, integrity, generous service. All things I aspire to be as a human. It was and is so refreshing to have found a profession that aligns with who I strive to be as a person.

Why did you choose CU PT? Not only was Colorado home for me, but specifically the program felt like home. From the moment I stepped on campus I knew I was in the place I was supposed to be. The friendly staff, inclusive environment, and continuous effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion immediately drew me in and solidified my decision to attend.

How has your experience been with CU PT? Nothing short of a blessing. From feeling like a true, vital part of this community to feeling supportive and uplifted by my professors, mentors, and friends, I feel so fortunate to have been apart of this community. I hope I have given this program as much as it has given me.

Certainly, the COVID portion of your DPT journey was not as expected, what do you think about that virtual side of learning and also how it impacted the connectivity of your cohort?

If I’m being honest, I sometimes feel like Covid robbed me of a fulfilling PT experience. Staff did all they could to make the virtual

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There are some many innovative ways PT is transforming. The first thing that comes to mind is our continuous role in promoting diversity, health equity, and inclusion within PT programs across the country. As we strive to meet the needs of our very pluralistic society, our future providers will best represent the patients they serve. Future physical therapists will be from all backgrounds, races, nationalities, sexual orientations, and different lived experienced will compose this profession that we all love so much. I can foresee our future profession not only participating in secondary and tertiary care, but being vital components in primary, preventative care in our healthcare system.

Have you developed a particular specialty or envision what you’d like to do after graduation?

I plan on practicing in an outpatient orthopedic setting working with historically marginalized and underserved individuals. I like to think in the next five years I will be ready to specialize and take the OCS, but who knows! Mostly just happy and blessed, to be here now.

Reaching this milestone and fulfilling this long sought-after dream of mine.

What’s next, and how will your CU Anschutz experience help you move forward in your endeavors?

I hope to find (or by the time this is being read, have found a job) at the local safety net hospital. I cannot thank CU Anschutz enough for the past two and half years. They have unmistakably been the most challenging in my entire life, but I feel so fortunate to have been supported by such an amazing cohort of amazing friends, staff, and resources. CU has been and always will be a home for me. My time here has not only shaped me into the clinician I am, but more importantly, has challenged me to be a better version of myself. Seeing people in their entirety. Treating people wholly and ultimately, finding bravery beyond belief. I take all these things with me as I move onward in future endeavors.

congratulations, CLASS OF 2021 On December 17, 2021, the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program celebrated the Class of 2021 at the Winter Convocation for 67 graduates. The program was pleased to celebrate in-person at the Colorado Convention Center.

Graduates were able to hear remarks from university leadership, Class President Leah Calderon, and the convocation address delivered by program faculty, Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT and Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Mintken was presented the Cerasoli Award for Outstanding Contributions to PT Education. The award recognizes significant contributions toward the academic or clinical education of student physical therapists at the University of Colorado. Robyn Gisbert, PT, DPT, Assistant Professor, was presented with the CU Physical Therapy Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes and supports excellence in the education of our DPT students through the acknowledgment of an individual with exemplary teaching skills.

We can all take pride in the dedication of our graduates and the commitment and resourcefulness of our faculty and staff in helping the graduates succeed during the challenges of a pandemic. The Class of 2021 has developed skills, resilience and adaptability that will serve them well during their careers as doctors of physical therapy.

A special congratulations to the following graduates who were recognized with program awards: Herbert J. Levy Humanitarian Award: David Bruton, Jr. National PT Student Honor Society: Jason Nadeau, Marissa Holliday, Michael Samelson, Caroline Bowman Mary Gosnell Award: Jason Nadeau Outstanding Capstone Award: Louise Fix Outstanding DPT Student Award: Leah Calderon PT Program Altruism in Action Award: Jason Nadeau Richard D. Krugman Award: Joshua Scurles

Geriatrics Research Fellow STUDIES MUSCLE QUALITY AND OBESITY AT 3MAP LAB Post-doctoral fellow Stephan Bodkin, PhD, has been investigating the impact of intramuscular adipose tissue, or fat, that is deposited within and between skeletal muscle, on lower extremity strength in obese adults. Dr. Bodkin is a University of Colorado T32 Integrative Physiology of Aging trainee at the Muscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory (3MAP Lab). Individuals in the lab have performed novel work investigating how fat within skeletal muscle may accentuate the age-related declines in physical function. Dr. Bodkin’s project is a collaboration with 3MAP Lab and the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.

In the current study, obese adults were randomized to lifestylechange interventions, (12 weeks of exercise or diet prescriptions), or a non-intervention control group. The team seeks to find if these interventions can decrease the intramuscular fat present within the thigh and if that relates to an increase in physical function.

3MAP Lab, led by CU Physical Therapy Program Director Dr. Michael Harris-Love, is located at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, and linked to Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC) through the Eastern Colorado Health Care System Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (ECHS GRECC).

Current laboratory efforts include the development of sonographic methods for sarcopenia and myosteatosis screening. 3MAP Lab has also examined the physiologic advantages of eccentric muscle actions for use in rehabilitation interventions for older adults. Dr. Bodkin’s connection to the lab group has allowed him to explore muscle quality, aging, and obesity through Dr. Andrew Smith’s PM&R Pilot Grant and the T32 project with Dr. Bryan Bergman at the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes.

Dr. Stephan Bodkin presenting data to Katie Boncella (left), Dr. Michael Harris-Love (second from left), and Dr. Andrew Smith (right).

“The mentorship team for this T32 project is compiled of successful researchers and clinicians from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Michael Harris-Love, my primary post-doctoral mentor, has vast experience in medical imaging to quantify age-related changes of muscle.

Dr. Andrew Smith has brought a novel perspective of quantitating skeletal muscle through MRI, which has been vital for this project.

Dr. Bryan Bergman, and his lab, have been instrumental to this work, not only in collecting and managing the study participants and data collection, but by providing the expertise around muscle metabolism to the study’s analyses and results. The ability to collaborate with a lab in a different field, such as endocrinology, has opened the possibilities for my individual research line in the years to come,” says Dr. Bodkin.

“Dr. Bodkin has been integral to both the preparation and execution of this pilot grant project. This project was a catalyst for Dr. Bodkin’s T32 work in which I am now a co-mentor,” says Andrew Smith, PhD, a junior faculty mentor on the T32 mentorship team. “The goal of our project was to train and test a model to automatically measure mid-thigh muscle cross sectional area to both provide rapid estimation of lean body mass and predict the functional status of obese adults. After getting the project rolling with the help of collaborators and myself, Dr. Bodkin really took the lead on the project analysis and seeing the project through to peer-reviewed publication. I have truly benefited from this role as I have received training on how to mentor trainees through this year’s CCTSI Co-Mentor program.”

Dr. Stephan Bodkin (right), presenting data to Dr. Bryan Bergman (left).

Bryan Bergman, PhD, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, has also served on Dr. Bodkin’s T32 mentorship team. “I am an advisor and part of Dr. Bodkin’s mentorship team and help direct Stephan’s post-doctoral goals and strategies for success.

Stephan is working with my laboratory on a project where we are investigating how intermuscular adipose tissue promotes the loss of muscle mass and strength in a cell culture system. Stephan is also using MRI data from our last intervention study to investigate how weight loss and exercise training impacts intermuscular adipose tissue content in overweight men and women. Dr. Bodkin is a rare individual as he is extremely bright, eloquent, very motivated, and an extremely good person. He is pushing science forward and generating impactful data with relevance for preventing diabetes and sarcopenia.”

doctoral studies, to the muscle morphology training that he received at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Bodkin adds. “This next step would not be possible without the mentorship team and training provided from the T32 Integrative Physiology of Aging Grant.”

Dr. Harris-Love, who met Dr. Bergman while serving on an NIH workshop panel for the National Institute on Aging notes, “The lab group has proven to be central point of connection for investigators with an interest in skeletal muscle, metabolism, and physical function. Our collaborations have facilitated interdisciplinary efforts across departments within the School of Medicine. We are also involved with scientific partners spanning the Metro Denver area to Washington DC and Birmingham, England. Additionally, we have extended our working relationship to sharing the editorial duties for a scientific journal special issue. The special issue focuses on the theme of the innovative use of biomedical imaging to advance clinical decision-making in rehabilitation.”

After completing his post-doctoral fellowship at CU, Dr. Bodkin has accepted a tenure-track faculty position within the University of Utah’s Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training for the 2022-2033 academic year. There, he will aim to investigate post-traumatic muscle morphology within individuals following acute knee injuries or orthopedic procedures. This will combine the sports medicine and biomechanics work that he has completed within his

Mid-thigh muscle and fat distribution within the entire thigh (a) and within the individual thigh musculature (b). Lighter color shades represent the intramuscular fat and darker color shades represent lean muscle.

FACULTY

achievements

Cindy Armstrong, PT, DPT, CHT, CLT was elected to another 3-year term on the APTA Board of Directors.

She was also honored with the APTA Colorado Chapter Bob Doctor Service Award.

Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, OCS, along with Jennifer Gunlikson, PT, DPT, NCS, and Jennifer Rodriguez, PT, DPT, DCE, presented on Creating a culture of excellence: utilizing clinical-academic partnership to cultivate clinical instructor development opportunities, at the Educational Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA. Longtime faculty member Nancey Johnson Bookstein, EdD, MS, PT, joined the Scholarship & Endowment Board.

Lara Canham, PT, DPT, OCS was promoted to Chair of Admissions. She also published Holistic Review in Doctor of Physical Therapy Admissions Can Lead to Enhanced Diversity in Admitted Students in the Journal of Physical Therapy Education and delivered an educational session at CSM 2021 titled All Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Arrows Point to Holistic Review in Admissions: A Panel on Implementation.

Cory Christiansen, PT, PhD, was a finalist for the National Postdoctoral Association Gallagher Mentor Award.

Lisa Dannemiller, DSC, PT, PSC, was recognized by the Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal for Best Article in 2020.

Robyn Gisbert, PT, DPT, received the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions: Journal of Allied Health J. Warren Perry Distinguished Author Award 2020. She also received the CU Physical Therapy Program 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA was appointed as an Associate Editor for the journal, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. He transitioned from Visiting Professor status to a full Professor appointment. He also was the Research Day Keynote Speaker for the Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Program, in Rochester, MN. Meghan Hernandez, PT, DPT, PCS was promoted to Program Director for the University of Colorado Pediatric Residency Program.

Lauren Hinrichs, PT, DPT, OCS, along with Amy Nordon-Craft, PT, DSc, Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD gave a poster presentation on Blocked scheduling in physical therapist education as a curricular adjustment in response to COVID-19 at CSM in San Antonio.

Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD was promoted to Associate Professor. She was also selected for membership into the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Academy of Medical Educators.

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Toby Kinney, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MBA, PhD(c) received the Bette Ann “B.A.” Harris Scholarship in Interprofessional Studies, from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions.

Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD received the Dean’s Bridge Funding Award from the School of Medicine.

Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT was promoted to Associate Professor. She was selected for membership into the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Academy of Medical Educators. She was also Winner of Best Overall Poster Presentation; American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, October 2021.

Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT was elected to a 3-year term as a Nominating Committee member of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He and Amy McDevitt were awarded Best Poster Presentation, First Place Overall, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Annual Conference for Pneumothorax following dry needling of periscapular muscles utilizing a rib bracketing technique: A case report. He also received the Cerasoli Award for Outstanding Contributions to Physical Therapy Education from the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program, 2021.

Mike Pascoe, PhD was promoted to Associate Professor. His abstract was competitively accepted for oral platform at the American Association for Anatomy, Serving as an Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant was not Associated with Higher Scores on the USMLE Step 1 Exam, April 2021. He secured the 2021 Rymer Grant from the Academy of Medical Educators for Onboarding Medical Students, Interns and Residents onto Surgical Services using a Wiki. He published The effect of Snapchat on learner satisfaction and anatomical knowledge retention: Preliminary observations in FASEB Bio Advances, which received a #2 score from Altmetric Score out of 160 articles. He was also nominated for the inaugural University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Excellence in Teaching Award, considered alongside two senior colleagues.

Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA received Professor Emeritus status.

Andrew Smith, PT, DPT, PhD was the recipient of the 2021 APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Spinal Cord Injury SIG Research Award. He was also accepted into the Comprehensive Opportunities in Rehabilitation Research Training NIH K12 Scholar program for its final year. Dr. Smith delivered 4 scientific presentations, was an AB Nexus Grant recipient, had 8 peer-reviewed manuscript publications, and was a Rocky Mountain Regional Spinal Injury System co-investigator.

Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA and her research group, RESTORE, were awarded an NIH grant: Advancing Rehabilitation Paradigms for Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities; $2,359,661. She was a Society of Critical Care Medicine Award Winner: Factors Associated With Home Health Rehabilitation Utilization Among Older ICU Survivors. She was also the Irma Ruebling Distinguished Speaker at St. Louis University.

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SCHOLARSHIP & ENDOWMENT BOARD (SEB) Dear CU PT Program Students and Alumni, Supporters and Friends, Spring 2022 is here and with the change of season the CU PT Scholarship & Endowment Board (SEB) is moving forward— identifying new opportunities and growing from past successes. This past year has seen transition from the board some founding members and longtime leaders, Dr. Margaret Schenkman, Dr. Colleen Kigin and Ms. Susan Anschutz Rodgers.

Under their guidance and leadership, the CU PT SEB has become one of the most successful physical therapy scholarship programs in the nation with an endowment that now surpasses $2,750,000. However, there is an ongoing need to identify and recruit future leaders from the CU PT community to serve on this board as well as a need to engage friends of the PT profession to continue our momentum.

In discussing the needs of the SEB with colleagues and alumni, I am struck by the lack of awareness about the board or even its existence, even with its success. It may be beneficial to provide some background about the board and its mission.

The Physical Therapy Scholarship and Endowment Board was established in 2012 with only $1,000 in scholarship funds being distributed annually. The rising cost of professional, graduate education and the need to assist future students, regardless of their ability to pay, led to the formation of this philanthropic board. The SEB mission is quite simple: “To ensure money is never the obstacle to bringing the best students and leading-class faculty, research and practice to the CU Physical Therapy Program.”

Members of the SEB include University of Colorado leadership, program staff, alumni, elected students, and community members. The efforts of the SEB are supplemented through University staff, alumni support, and collaborative programs with the PT Alumni Association. The benefits from the Board’s activity over the past ten years can be seen in financial support that is available to students enrolled in the CU PT Program. This past year, more than $225,000 in scholarships funds were awarded to students of the program. This is quite admirable and something that we take pride in. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who committed time, talent, and resources to our shared purpose.

The difficulty we have had over the past two years with the pandemic highlights the importance of healthcare providers.

The need to make quality higher education in health-related fields accessible to all has never been as critical as it is today.

Physical therapy has been an integral part in caring for Covid patients and will continue to be changing and developing new skills to care for those affected. The importance of leading-class physical therapy education is evident. All of us who have gained so much from the CU PT Program can help with future needs by contributing. This may be in the form of volunteering on the SEB Board, engaging with our alumni association, helping at events sponsored by the Program, or even supporting the program financially. Philanthropy is essential at all levels. The need for training highly skilled physical therapists is paramount to our future health care needs, and our own CU PT Program is leading the way with its renowned faculty, leading research, and innovative curriculum. For this and so much more, we can celebrate our collective impact and be proud of our connection to this incredible program.

Warm regards,

Andy Levy, PT ‘77 Chair CU PT Scholarship and Endowment Board

a letter from the

PTAA PRESIDENT

It has been a true honor to serve as President of your CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association. As I transition out of my role as President, I can’t help but reflect upon the last three years, and the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our alumni and profession as a whole. Everything about how we conduct our personal and professional lives changed over these last few years. Nonetheless, we have grown more resilient than ever. I have heard and witnessed inspiring stories from my colleagues who have helped patients regain mobility after long stays in ICU beds, or battles with long term COVID, on top of their normal workloads. We have also seen remarkably talented students enter the Physical Therapy Program, hoping to do good in the world and continue the legacy of our alma mater. I leave this presidency with a sense of optimism about the future of our community.

I am also excited for the future of the Physical Therapy Alumni Association, as our program celebrates it’s 75th anniversary!

The alumni association has greatly expanded opportunities for mentorship between alumni and current students. We have started panel discussions where alumni in the field can speak about their specialties to current students, such as owning your own practice or working as a travelling physical therapist. Our alumni have raised money in support of the CU Physical Therapy Program Scholarship Fund, as well as contributing to scholarship funds to help increase diversity in our program and profession.

In addition, the PTAA is planning to launch the FirstUp Program to pair first-generation PT students with alumni who were also first-generation students themselves.

Please note that the PTAA board is looking for new members. If you are interested in getting involved with the board, and want to help shape the future of our association and opportunities for engagement with other alumni as well as students, then please email Margie O’Rourke at Marjorie.orourke@cuanschutz.edu. You can also reach out to Margie if you are interested in participating in an upcoming mentorship opportunity.

I am grateful to have had this opportunity to serve our alumni association. Thank you for all that you have done for your communities and for the University of Colorado!

Tim Loar PT, DPT, Class of 2016D President, University of Colorado Physical Therapy Alumni Association

Medical Care and Research Foundation establishes the Frank McGlone, MD and Magaret McGlone Scholarship benefitting Physical Therapy Education Before his passing in 2006, Dr. Frank McGlone, a gastroenterologist, and his wife, Margaret O’Meara McGlone, who passed away in 2012, established the Medical Care and Research Foundation, which provided care to low-income individuals and families through the Denver Clinic and Johnson Clinics that they help found. The seven physician founders also traveled to rural communities throughout Colorado to provide medical assistance to those areas. Dr. McGlone, a college athlete, was a very active man throughout his life, playing squash up until he turned 90, and practicing medicine, including making house calls, until only a few months before he passed away at the age of 92.

Today, the Medical Care and Research Foundation continues to build on the legacy established by Dr. and Mrs. McGlone. For several years now, the Foundation has invested in students pursuing a medical doctor degree at CU. But, in 2021, they expanded the scope of their philanthropic impact to include the CU Physical Therapy Program. This new scholarship initiative will support need and merit-based scholarships in the CU PT Program with preference to those who wish to practice in Colorado. Additional will be to those students who express an intention to serve older adults and aging populations in rural and/or urban communities.

The CU Office of Advancement is pleased to announce that this scholarship and thanks the board of the Medical Care and Research Foundation for its generosity and expanded support for the next generation of health care leaders. For more information about this fund or how to support the CU PT Program, please contact Travis Leiker, senior director and philanthropic advisor, at travis.leiker@cuanschutz.edu or call 303.724.2754

Why I Give Back to CU PT DAVID BRUTON, DPT ‘21

David Bruton, DPT, graduated from the CU Physical Therapy Program this last winter and he is already giving back to his alma mater. Now, as an alumnus and benefactor, he is the newest member of the CU PT Scholarship and Endowment Board, and is playing a different role in shaping the program.

What was your time like at CU in the Physical Therapy Program?

My time within the program is one that I will never forget. It was a time of celebration with acceptance and graduation, a time for learning, a time of national outrage and a time of the pandemic. It was not an experience that would be “normal” when one would think of time during PT school. With all that going on, I still found a way to enjoy the PT Program and the venture that was set before me. My time at the program was a great one that fostered a love for altruism, professionalism, and a social responsibility that extended beyond the profession. I built lifelong relationships and friendships with professors and classmates alike, knowing that we share a common vision.

What inspires you to give back to CU? I am inspired to give back because that mindset was instilled in me at a young age through my parents and grandparents.

Even when we didn’t have much, we found a way to donate time or money to an effort or cause that we believed in. That mindset continued throughout high school, college at Notre Dame, in the NFL, and beyond. Why do I give back to CU? Because I have witnessed and worked alongside individuals within the program, faculty, and students, that share a vision to improve diversity beyond that of thought. I have seen firsthand the time, the energy, and the effort go forth to make PT school, particularly CU, more accessible to those facing health inequities in literacy, finances, and location. I give back because I am an advocate for change.

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time I have a chance to talk with her. She has a vision, and I am beyond willing to continue to support her efforts to promote diversity within the profession of physical therapy.

What inspired you to give to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion scholarship and student support initiatives, and what impact are you hoping this will make?

As previously stated, giving back was instilled in me since I was young. What inspired me specifically to be involved in these initiatives were being a black male and a student within the program. Understanding that there were not a lot of people like me or grew up facing the same hardships as me within the program, I wanted to make a concentrated effort to increase diversity. I am hoping that these initiatives lead to increased diversity by increasing the amount of funds available for scholarships for minority students, not just one year down the line or 2 years, but for many years!

What are your career plans now that you have completed physical therapy school?

Since graduating PT school, I have formed Between the Lines Physical Therapy, a cash-pay model focused on the “athlete.” The location is still pending at this moment, and I am hoping to finalize and open doors officially around the end of Spring. The website will become live once an address is locked down. Outside of that, my career plan includes being a husband and father, and that is the best part!

Can you speak a little bit about the fund that you have generously supported?

What message would you give to other people who are considering donating to CU Physical Therapy?

I donated, and continue to donate to, the Kenda Fuller

My message is “a donation to CU Physical Therapy doesn’t

Fund because of her mission and the mission of the fund, to address the pipeline issue and increase accessibility and education of the physical therapy profession to those of diverse backgrounds. This fund demonstrates the awareness of those in the profession or retired that there is a lack of diversity within physical therapy and accept that a change must be made. I have had numerous conversations with Kenda Fuller and find myself inspired more and more each

just impact the student the scholarship is awarded to, it impacts future patients (possibly your child or grandchild), it impacts the profession of Physical Therapy, and impacts healthcare as a whole. A donation extends far beyond one person and our present day. Join me in making a change, join me in supporting the best PT program, our CU Physical Therapy!”

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Alumni Spotlight CHERYL CALDWELL, PT ‘76 Get to know more about Cheryl Caldwell, PT, MHS, DPT, CHT, the 2020 Alumni Achievement Recipient. Caldwell is an alumna of the Class of 1976 and is an Associate Professor at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was nominated by Suzy Cornbleet, Class of 1975, noting that she has proven to be an engaging, well-respected and effective educator, clinical education advisor, expert clinician, leader and representative of the Hand Section of the APTA.

What inspired you to pursue physical therapy?

I had a good friend in high school and a cousin who were both amputees, yet both were very active physically. I wanted to help people improve their functional abilities. My father counseled me that physical therapists help people with their functional abilities, so I decided to apply to the Physical Therapy Program at CU. I think physical therapy has been a great career match for me!

What was your student experience at CU? I have positive memories of my time as a student at CU, both on the campus in Boulder and in the Program in Physical Therapy in Denver.

I was a serious student who worked hard academically. I have good memories of anatomy lab and Jim Clinkingbeard, a former CU PT Program Director. We had fun playing tricks on the instructors in the anatomy lab! I also remember Eleanor Westcott, and Byron Bork as part of our faculty. They were all great and very personable! I have seen Byron multiple times over the years at CSM. I believe our class size was 32 students! All my class notes were hand-written and I didn’t learn to type on a computer until quite a few years later!

What led to your interest in pursuing a career in academia?

The short answer is that I value personal and professional growth and over the course of my career, have taken advantage of opportunities that have come my way that I thought were interesting and would help me grow. I worked my first eight years at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, CO. While there, I sought new challenges every few years. After moving to St. Louis, I had a couple of good PT job options, but decided to choose the job in academia at Washington University (WU) because I thought that would challenge me the most.

My first position at WU was as a full-time clinician. However, the clinic was managed by the Director of Academic Program in PT and most clinicians were involved in some way with teaching or research. My area of expertise was in the upper extremity so I took advantage of opportunities to teach occasional lectures in my content area in the PT program. As more teaching opportunities presented themselves, I kept accepting them. My job evolved from 100% clinical care to 50% clinical and 50% teaching and eventually to full time faculty which still included some clinical care until the past few years.

Although I am no longer a primary clinician, I do still provide mentoring for our clinician in the WU PT clinic. Additionally, I virtually mentor our Movement System fellows that are in various parts of the country. In the first few years that I worked at WU, I worked closely with residents and physicians in the Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Clinic. I took the first

Certified Hand Therapist specialization exam when it was offered in 1991 along with several of my co-workers. Keeping up with the current research and participating in studies is the culture of both the clinic and the Program in PT. I feel like being an expert clinician was important for my teaching and teaching made me a better clinician. Participating in research also strengthened my skills as a clinician and teacher.

Can you talk about your current role?

I think what led me to my current role is being immersed in a dynamic, ever evolving academic setting with endless opportunities for growth!

A great benefit of this role is the gratification that comes from watching a new PT student evolve over the course of their time in the Program until they graduate as my peer! It’s nice to know I played a role in their development. Teaching and clinical care have been my primary areas of focus at WU PT but as mentioned above, I have also participated in research. I love the variety of opportunities in my job!

Along the way, I have had many great mentors who have played pivotal roles in my professional growth. My current role on the faculty includes teaching, mentoring clinicians in our clinic, mentoring fellows, serving on the clinical education team, curriculum committee, and various other committees. I have been fortunate to be part of a group of faculty who have developed movement related diagnostic categories that we teach in our curriculum and around the world. I love the people I work with, the culture of growth, and being part of a program that strives to be on “the leading edge.”

How has the PT field changed/evolved since you first entered the profession?

The PT profession has changed a lot since I graduated from CU in 1976.

The profession has grown in mission and scope requiring higher degrees.

As the profession and the WU Program in PT evolved, I returned to the classroom twice while working full-time, once to earn my MHS in 1989, and a second time for my transitional DPT in 2002. Our PT graduates today are skilled in critically reading the literature, screening for conditions that that require referral to other health care practitioners, recognizing patterns so that they can establish a movement diagnosis to direct treatment, and much more. In most states, it is legal for PT’s to practice autonomously which was not the case in 1976.

What do you enjoy doing in your personal time?

I love to read, hike, and travel. My husband and I hike locally, but we also love to travel to hike in different locations nationally and internationally (pre-COVID)! We frequently return to Colorado to enjoy hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains!

JAMIE GRIGSBY, PT, DPT, CHT

Class of 2016

Dr. Jamie Grigsby has recently been named as a recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Emerging Leader Award. Current physical therapy students who have completed clinical rotations at Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center where Dr. Grigsby works have described her as, “a consistently terrific clinical instructor for our program.”

What is your educational background?

What has your career path been like post-graduation?

I have a Bachelor of Music with emphasis in piano performance from the University of Iowa, a Master’s in Music for piano performance from University of Colorado, Boulder, and my Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Colorado

I have been in private practice outpatient orthopedics since graduation. I have been at my current clinic for almost 5 years, becoming the Clinic Director in Fall 2021. I have had the opportunity to act as a lab assistant in CU PT upper extremity labs since Fall 2016. I have also become more and more involved in ATPA within the Hand and Upper Extremity Academy as Membership Coordinator and am now serving as Secretary on the board. I was honored to receive an award as one of the APTA’s Emerging Leaders in 2021.

Why did you choose CU for your DPT degree?

For me, the choice was pretty straight-forward. I was looking at a career change and due to family circumstances, I planned to stay in-state for the required education for that change. Because of that, my choices for PT programs were narrowed down to either Regis University or the University of Colorado. CU drew me to their program with its amazing facilities, the interdisciplinary program, and its proximity to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, (and current site of the new VA hospital). As a graduate student, I was also drawn to the campus being separate from an undergraduate program.

What is a fond experience you can recall from your time in the program?

One of my fondest memories came at the end of my program when a couple of classmates organized to record a parody of everyone’s time there. From Denise Stelzner’s soul-penetrating gaze, the Paulisms like ‘step into the box’ and ‘leafy greens’, Dan’s Energizer Bunny energy, practical jokes played between faculty and students, to poking fun at how all of us managed to survive through the unrelenting rigors of the program – the making and viewing as a class of our journey together was a moving way to summarize our glimpse in time together. I will never forget everyone that made that time such a pivotal one in my life.

How long have you been a clinical instructor for the program?

I have been a clinical instructor for CU for about 4 years now.

How did your clinical practice adapt to the challenges posed

by COVID-19?

During the challenges presented by COVID-19, use of PPE became universal as recommended by the CDC and health officials and appropriate social distancing was practiced as appropriate. We were also able to utilize telehealth with appropriate patients.

Do you have any particular special interests within physical therapy?

As a musician, I have always had an affinity for the upper quarter.

This is what led me to become more involved in the APTA’s Hand and Upper Extremity. I am also pleased to share that as of November 2021 I am an accredited Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

Where do you see your career going in the next five years?

With so many changes in my career in the past few months, it’s hard to imagine what is to come in the next 5 years. I plan to continue to work with APTA’s Hand and Upper Extremity to educate students and new graduates the importance of PTs working with the upper extremity; to give back to the profession by continuing to offer mentorship and guidance through clinical rotations; to help my clinic thrive in a post-pandemic world and to provide a healthy and inspirational work environment and a clinic patients return to for their neuromusculoskeletal needs.

“CU drew me to their program with its amazing facilities, the interdisciplinary program, and its proximity to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado, (and current site of the new VA hospital). As a graduate student, I was also drawn to the campus being separate from an undergraduate program.”

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Thank you, CAPTE TEAM!

CU Physical Therapy thanks the entire Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Team who assisted with the program’s 10-year reaccreditation, which was completed on November 3, 2020. CAPTE is the only nationally recognized accrediting agency for physical therapy programs. This process ensures that the PT curriculum is developed and implemented by qualified faculty, has appropriate resources to support the educational program, has acceptable outcomes, and provides accurate information to students and the public about its mission and outcomes. CAPTE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to accredit entry-level physical therapist education programs. Accreditation by CAPTE is a statement that a physical therapist education program meets the standards for quality set by the profession.

The team began planning for reaccreditation in 2017, consisting of PT faculty and administrative staff members who would lead a coordinated, multi-pronged effort. The team attended a CAPTE Self Study Workshop sponsored by CAPTE in New Orleans to provide an overview of the accreditation process and assist PT Programs in preparing and completing the Self-Study Report (SSR) and an onsite visit. After attending the workshop, the program completed the SSR at the end of 2019, a 200-page document with another 200 pages of supporting materials, touching on 8 standards of PT education, and multiple elements and sub-elements of those standards. The standards and required elements span the entirety of the PT Program including items that range from materials provided to interested students, to assessing the performance of our graduates, satisfaction of employers of our graduates, and everything in between.

An on-site visit (OSV) followed the submission of the SSR, which occurred in early 2020. An OSV Team, which included physical therapist educators and clinician, came to CU to validate the information that was provided in the Self-Study Report. The program was evaluated from top-to-bottom. The OSV Team met with faculty, current students, graduates, clinical instructors, employers, and university leadership, and toured offices, labs, and educational spaces, reviewing equipment and set ups. Following the onsite visit, CU PT was provided a general review and exit summary. The SSR and the OSV Team report was reviewed by the CAPTE Commissioners – a group of educators who determine if programs meet the standards of quality in physical therapy education. This group provided feedback and the program responded to several questions that arose after their review. After receiving our responses, the CAPTE Commissioners reaffirmed accreditation status. Dan Malone, PT, PhD, CCS, Associate Professor says, “I want to acknowledge that “Team CAPTE” was supported by the entire faculty and administrative team as well as additional consultants. It truly was a team effort, and the team included the entire CU DPT family. It was all of us.” Michael Harris-Love, PT, DSC, FGSA also noted the contributions of Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, “Our Self-Study Report summarizes what we have accomplished and the goals that we have set for the future. So, it was fitting that the re-accreditation process involved both the outgoing Program Director and the incoming Program Director. We are thankful for everyone who contributed to contributed to this process.”

Bottom Row Left-to-Right: Melissa Ishida, Dr. Michael Harris-Love, Angela Vondra.

Top Row Left-to-Right: Vonelle Kelly, Dr. Daniel Malone, Dr. Jennifer Rodriguez, Dr. Dana Judd.

2020 Rising Star Alumni Award SCOTT BURNS, CLASS OF 2005

GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SCOTT BURNS, DPT THE 2020 RISING STAR ALUMNI AWARD Dr. Burns graduated with his master’s degree from University of Colorado in 2005 and then completed the transitional DPT. Since that time he has wholeheartedly embodied the mission of the CU PT Program by demonstrating excellence in education, research and clinical practice. Nominated for the Rising Star Alumni Award by Professor Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Dr. Burns previously served as the CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association President, pursued an accomplished career in academia and is in pursuit of his PhD.

What was you student experience at CU? My time at CU PT Program were some of the best years of my life. I am a Colorado native and grew up outside in Louisville. I went to CU Boulder for undergraduate then was accepted into the CU PT Program which was my #1 choice for physical therapy education. I was a member of the last master’s class for CU PT (prior to transition to the DPT degree) but was fortunate enough that the program was able offer a transitional DPT following completion of the masters.

During my time at CU PT, I was able to have wonderful experiences that have stuck with me throughout my life.

The relationships with faculty were something I remember fondly. The openness and willingness of the faculty and staff to assist each of us on our educational journey was astounding. That kindness and willingness has stuck with me throughout my career working with patients/clients, and students.

What inspired you to pursue physical therapy?

I have a common method to the profession of physical therapy. Participating in sports during my youth often left me with a variety of injuries which exposed me to rehabilitation (although not specifically to physical therapy).

During my undergraduate career, I was set on being in healthcare and investigated multiple professions. During that time, I was working in a variety of settings to gain experience, but my choice wasn’t clear until I experienced healthcare as a patient. I had shoulder surgery and obtained a first-hand experience with the patient side of healthcare. During my surgery, follow-up, and rehabilitation process, I highly coveted my time with the physical therapist. I valued the time spent they with me and the

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individually-tailored care that was provided. I also was fortunate enough to be able to interact with current CU PT faculty member, Dr. Paul Mintken, while at CU Boulder.

Those interactions really help cement my interest in physical therapy as my career path.

You previously served as the President of the Alumni Association. What led you to that role and can you describe your time involved with the PTAA? While in the CU PT Program, we had class officers and liaisons. I was nominated to be the representative for my class to the CU PT alumni association. I was able to attend the meetings and work with the association. At that time, the Association was going through some changes and activity was lower. As I neared graduation, the faculty liaison for the CU PT Alumni Association, Linda Hannen, and I discussed how to move the Association forward and try to revitalize it. From there, ideas blossomed, and momentum started to build. One thing led to another, and I was asked to consider taking the role of President. Looking back, that was one of the best decisions I made in the early portion of my career. Linda and I were able to identify a small group of motivated individuals to start to recreate the infrastructure, work with Alumni Relations personnel and create an association that contributed meaningfully to the alumni base and program. Several of the initial initiatives we started at that point have persisted and remain intact today, which is amazing. Many of the group of people that were participating in the Association at that time, continued to serve after my departure and many of the student liaisons, like myself, went on to serve roles in the Association after graduation. Today, the Association has become so much more than what was imagined at that time.

What led to your interest in pursuing a career in academia?

I tend to like to do a variety of things at any point in time. I am not usually one to do one thing at a time. So, after PT school, I was working in the clinic and loving my job. I would take CU PT students for each clinical experience and remained committed to the program in many capacities including President of the Association.

Soon thereafter, I was asked to assist in the laboratory classes for the orthopaedic courses. I really loved being back in the academic environment and being able to interact with students. My love of teaching and mentoring really started to take shape and I wanted to provide a greater impact. Discussing with a variety of my mentors, I felt the greatest impact would be at the academic level.

Can you talk about your current role and what led you there?

Currently, I am the Director of the DPT program at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. I am also the interim chair for the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences that encompasses programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, athletic training, neuromotor science (MS and PhD) and an undergraduate major in Health Professions. I have been very fortunate in my faculty role at Temple and have many opportunities for growth and development. I have had excellent leaders that believed in me and my abilities and have been afforded many opportunities.

I was initially hired primarily as a faculty with clinical expertise to instruct in musculoskeletal curriculum and the post-professional orthopaedic residency in physical therapy. I was also able to contribute to a budding faculty practice. Eventually, I was tapped to serve as the Assistant Chairperson with the PT program and direct the faculty practice. As time went on, I was then afforded the opportunity to become the Director of Admission and Director of the DPT program.

Your nomination noted that you are pursuing a PhD, can you talk about that?

I have always believed in growth and development in all phases of life and that belief led me to pursue a PhD with the University of Newcastle in Australia. I realized that I had been able to develop my skills as a clinician and educator but continued to feel that I needed to grow more in the area of research and scholarship. Being involved with CU PT program as a lab assistant, I was always eager to help teach be involved and luckily one

day an opportunity to participate in a research project from Drs. Paul Mintken and Josh Cleland arrived. I jumped at the chance to help with the project that was my initial and that sparked my interest. Thanks to those mentors, they afforded me additional opportunities to be involved in a variety of projects and helped develop my abilities in this domain. I have been contemplating a PhD for a few year but couldn’t find the right fit that would allow me to continue with my position and target an area that interested me.

One day, the opportunity at University of Newcastle arose and I jumped at that chance. It has allowed me to develop my skills and abilities in the area of research and scholarship. I have been able to continue the line of research that I started many years prior to Drs. Minkten and Cleland.

You completed a fellowship in manual therapy – what led to your passion behind that specialty?

At the time, manual therapy was becoming increasingly popular in the profession. Drs. Mintken and Cleland either completed or were enrolled in the program. I was able to hear about what they were learning and it compelled me to apply and complete the program. I was able to do both the fellowship in manual therapy and complete my boardcertification in orthopaedics simultaneously. The fellowship in manual therapy allowed me to think critically and bring expertise in that area to my teaching role at Temple and my clinician role.

In hindsight, the hands-on skills definitely expanded and improved with fellowship training, but more so was the ability to think critically, make sound decisions and engage individuals in thoughtful discussions surrounding their health. At Temple, our program is housed within a College of Public Health which has further developed my thoughts and abilities to have those discussions with students, faculty and patients/clients regarding factors that influence their health. I feel that my fellowship training in manual therapy provided the technical and cognitive foundation to allow me to incorporate other areas into my practice.

What do you enjoy doing in your personal time?

In my personal time, I am usually quite busy with my wife (Jill, also a CU PT graduate) and my 3 daughters, Addison, Harper and Payton. My daughters are into a variety of activities, but most notably gymnastics, so that keeps me busy.

FACULTY PUBLICATION LIST Falls Prevention Adams, R. B., Dudley, J. T., and Struessel, T. S. (2021). Physical therapy to address fall risk in an individual with neurofibromatosis.

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Anderson, C. B., Miller, M. J., Murray, A. M., Fields, T. T., So, N. F., and Christiansen, C. L. (2021). Falls After Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation: A Secondary Analysis of Falling Characteristics and Reduced Physical Performance. PM&R, 13(1), 19-29.

Gustavson, A. M., Falvey, J. R., LeDoux, C. V., and Stevens-Lapsley, J. E. (2021). Stakeholder and Data-Driven Fall Screen in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: Quality Improvement Initiative. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy.

Mobility and Function Anderson, C. B., Wurdeman, S. R., Miller, M. J., Christiansen, C. L., and Kittelson, A. J. (2021). Development of a physical mobility prediction model to guide prosthetic rehabilitation. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 45(3), 268-275.

Kim, C., Colborn, K. L., van Buuren, S., Loar, T., Stevens-Lapsley, J. E., and Kittelson, A. J. (2021). Neighbors-based prediction of physical function after total knee arthroplasty. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 16719.

Kline, P. W., Christiansen, C. L., Hager, E. R., Alvarez, E., and Mañago, M. M. (2021). Movement compensations during a step ascent task are associated with stair climbing performance in people with multiple sclerosis. Gait Posture, 87, 27-32.

Miller, M. J., Morris, M. A., Magnusson, D. M., Putnam, K., Cook, P. F., Schenkman, M. L., and Christiansen, C. L. (2021). Psychosocial Factors Influence Physical Activity after Dysvascular Amputation: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study. PM&R, 13(7), 737-745.

Exercise and Physical Activity Binder, E. F., Christensen, J. C., Stevens-Lapsley, J., et al. (2021). A multi-center trial of exercise and testosterone therapy in women after hip fracture: Design, methods and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 104, 106356. doi:10.1016/j. cct.2021.106356 Harris-Love, M. O., Gollie, J. M., and Keogh, J. W. L. (2021). Eccentric Exercise: Adaptations and Applications for Health and Performance.

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 6(4).

Mañago, M. M., Swink, L. A., Hager, E. R., Gisbert, R., Earhart, G. M., Christiansen, C. L., and Schenkman, M. (2021). The Impact of COVID-19 on Community-Based Exercise Classes for People With Parkinson Disease. Physical Therapy, 101(11).

Clinical Decision-Making Bialosky, J. E., Cleland, J. A., Mintken, P., Beneciuk, J. M., and Bishop, M. D. (2021). The healthcare buffet: preferences in the clinical decision-making process for patients with musculoskeletal pain. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 1-10.

Graber, J., Juarez-Colunga, E., Thigpen, C., Waugh, D., Bade, M., Stevens-Lapsley, J., and Kittelson, A. (2021). Development of reference charts for monitoring quadriceps strength with handheld dynamometry after total knee arthroplasty. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-8.

Hedman, L. D., Gill-Body, K. M., Quinn, L., Hanke, T., Judd, D., Plummer, L., . . . Wolf, L. (2021). On “Reflections on the Wisdom of Profession-Specific Diagnostic Labels.” Jette AM. Phys Ther. 2021;

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Kolb, W. H., Bade, M. J., and Bradberry, C. (2021). Implementation of clinical practice guidelines for low back pain: A case control cohort study of knowledge translation in a multi-site healthcare organization. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

Magnusson, D. M., Shwayder, I., Murphy, N. J., Ollerenshaw, L., Ebendick, M., and Auer-Bennett, E. (2021). Creation of a CommunityDriven Decision Support Tool for Caregivers of Children With Developmental Concerns. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1-11.

Malcolm, M., Nordon-Craft, A., Sharp, J., Moss, M., Hoffman, A., Morrow, M., . . . Graham, J. (2021). Occupational Therapist Treatment of Patients in the Neurological Critical Care Unit: Utilization and Patient Characteristics. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(5).

Prognosis Berliner, J. C., O’Dell, D. R., Albin, S. R., Dungan, D., Sevigny, M., Elliott, J. M., . . . Smith, A. C. (2021). The influence of conventional T2 MRI indices in predicting who will walk outside one year after spinal cord injury. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 1-7.

Education Canham, L. E., Mañago, M. M., Dannemiller, L., and Rapport, M. J. (2021). Holistic Review in Doctor of Physical Therapy Admissions Can Lead to Enhanced Diversity in Admitted Students. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 35(3), 195-202.

Fiss, A. L., Rapport, M. J., Gagnon, K., Wynarczuk, K., Kendall, E., and Schreiber, J. (2021). Experiential Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapist Education: Faculty and Student Perceptions. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 33(3), 171-179.

Hartman, J., and Magnusson, D. (2021). International Experiences in Physical Therapist Education: A Descriptive Study. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 35(1), 75-82.

Moore, J. G., Birkmeier, M. C., Lundeen, H., Dannemiller, L., Anderson, D. K., and Furze, J. A. (2021). National Study of Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education: Design, Methods, and Results. Physical Therapy, 101(10).

Pascoe, M. A. (2021). The effect of Snapchat on learner satisfaction and anatomical knowledge retention: Preliminary observations.

FASEB Bioadvances, 3(11), 909-917.

Arthritis and Other Orthopedic Conditions Christensen, J. C., Quammen, D. L., Rigby, J. H., Christiansen, C. L., and Stevens-Lapsley, J. E. (2021). Trunk movement compensation identified by inertial measurement units is associated with deficits in physical performance, muscle strength and functional capacity in people with hip osteoarthritis. Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon), 88, 105436.

Falvey, J., Bade, M. J., Forster, J. E., and Stevens-Lapsley, J. E. (2021). Poor Recovery of Activities-of-Daily-Living Function Is Associated With Higher Rates of Postsurgical Hospitalization After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Physical Therapy, 101(11).

McDevitt, A. W., Cleland, J. A., Rhon, D. I., Altic, R. A. K., Courtney, D. J., Glynn, P. E., and Mintken, P. E. (2021). Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for individuals with cervicogenic headache: a crossover randomized clinical trial. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, 1-18.

Assessment of Muscle and Physical Strength Mañago, M. M., Kline, P. W., Harris-Love, M. O., and Christiansen, C. L. (2021). The Validity of the Single-Leg Heel Raise Test in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Frontiers in Neurology, 12(1191), 650297.

Mamyrova, G., McBride, E., Yao, L., Shrader, J. A., Jain, M., Yao, J., Curiel, R. V., Miller, F.W., Harris-Love, M. O., Rider, L.G. (2021) Preliminary validation of muscle ultrasound in juvenile dermatomyositis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 60: epub ahead of print.

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