Cory Christiansen, PhD

Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy Program

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Graduate Schools
  • PhD, University of Northern Colorado (2007)
  • MS, Duke University (1996)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Colorado State University (CO) (1992)
Languages
English
Department
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy Program

Publications

  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Judd D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Weight-bearing asymmetry during sit-stand transitions related to impairment and functional mobility after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 92:1624-1629.
  • Schenkman ML, Ellis T, Christiansen CL, Barón AE, Tickle-Degnen L, Hall DA, Wagenaar R. Profile of functional limitations and task performance among people with early and mid-stage Parkinson’s disease. Phys Ther. 2011;91:1339-1354.
  • Christiansen CL. Impaired Joint Mobility (Chapter 13). In: Guccione A, Wong R, Avers D, ed. Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011.
  • Christiansen CL, Bade M, Luce M, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty [podium presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
  • Christiansen CL, Davidson B, Kohrt W, Schenkman ML. Factors related to walking economy in people with Parkinson’s disease [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
  • Christiansen CL, Judd D, Thomas A, Rogers E, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Use of accelerometers to quantify movement symmetry during stair walking for people with knee osteoarthritis [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
  • Shoemaker EM, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Biomechanical assessment of unloading capacity in ankle foot orthoses [poster presentation]. Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Orlando, FL; November 2011.
  • Christiansen CL, Davidson BS, Schenkman ML, Kohrt WM. Muscle co-activation and stride variability: implications for walking economy in people with Parkinson’s disease. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA; August 2011.
  • Hall DA, Christiansen CL, Kohrt WM, Barón AE, Schwartz R, Schenkman ML. Baseline heart rate, treadmill speed, and attitude are associated with improved motor UPDRS in PD patients who exercise [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting, American Academy of Neurology. Honolulu, HI; April 2011.
  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Weitzenkamp DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study. Gait Posture. 2012; epub ahead of print.
  • Rauk TL, Christiansen CL. Graduated prosthetic rehabilitation for a combat wounded Marine with bilateral transfemoral amputation: a case report [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Christiansen CL, Cheesman E, Rapport MJ. Incorporating clicker technology to engage diverse learning styles [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Bade MJ, Reynolds M, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Shelbourne K, Fitzpatrick C, Davidson B, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter P. A lower extremity model for muscle-driven simulation of activity using explicit finite element modeling [poster presentation]. Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX; January 2013.
  • Wanamaker AB, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Kinematic asymmetries while using a common ankle foot orthosis [poster presentation]. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA; October 2012.
  • Carpenter AL, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Weight-bearing asymmetries and changes in COP trajectories: unilateral Ertl amputees vs. non-amputees [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference. Gainesville, FL; August 2012.
  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Weitzenkamp DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study. Gait Posture. 2013; 37:363-367. [PMC3529981]
  • Winters JD, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preliminary investigation of rate of torque development deficits following total knee arthroplasty. Knee. 2013 Oct 23. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 24238649
  • Ferris AE, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Interlimb asymmetries during stand to sit and sit to stand tasks in transtibial amputees [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013.
  • Winters JD, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Rate of torque development deficits following total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013.
  • Wanamaker AB, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Comparison of load reduction abilities of camwalker and corset-style ankle foot orthoses. [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013
  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Stuart PS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Davidson BS. Weight-bearing biofeedback improves symmetry during bilateral stance after total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN; June 2013.
  • Rauk TL, Christiansen CL. Graduated prosthetic rehabilitation for a combat wounded Marine with bilateral transfemoral amputation: a case report [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Christiansen CL, Cheesman E, Rapport MJ. Incorporating clicker technology to engage diverse learning styles [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Bade MJ, Reynolds M, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
  • Shelbourne K, Fitzpatrick C, Davidson B, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter P. A lower extremity model for muscle-driven simulation of activity using explicit finite element modeling [poster presentation]. Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX; January 2013.
  • Winters JD, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preliminary investigation of rate of torque development deficits following total knee arthroplasty. Knee. 2014 Mar;21(2):382-6. PubMed PMID: 24238649
  • Paxton RJ, Melanson EL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical activity after total knee arthroplasty: A critical review. World J Orthop. 2015 Sep 18;6(8):614-22. PubMed PMID: 26396937
  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Davidson BS, Dayton MR, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Effects of Weight-Bearing Biofeedback Training on Functional Movement Patterns Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Sep;45(9):647-55. PubMed PMID: 26207975
  • 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 Mar;45:151-6. PubMed PMID: 26979898
  • Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Paxton RJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Measuring movement symmetry using tibial-mounted accelerometers for people recovering from total knee arthroplasty. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2015 Aug;30(7):732-7. PubMed PMID: 25979222
  • 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 (Bristol, Avon). 2016 Feb;32:49-55. PubMed PMID: 26802531
  • Gaffney BM, Harris MD, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne KB. Multi-Joint Compensatory Effects of Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty During High-Demand Tasks. Ann Biomed Eng. 2016 Aug;44(8):2529-41. PubMed PMID: 26666227
  • Christiansen CL, Moore C, Schenkman ML, 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.2016; accepted.
  • Christiansen CL, Fields T, Lev G, Stephenson RO, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Functional Outcomes After the Prosthetic Training Phase of Rehabilitation After Dysvascular Lower Extremity Amputation. PM R. 2015 Nov;7(11):1118-26. PubMed PMID: 25978948
  • 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. 2015 Dec 14; [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 26666227.
  • 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. 2016; accepted.
  • 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; accepted.
  • 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; accepted.
  • Schenkman M, 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. Effect of High-Intensity Treadmill Exercise on Motor Symptoms in Patients With De Novo Parkinson Disease: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2017 Dec 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29228079
  • 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 (Bristol, Avon). 2017 Nov;49:64-71. PubMed PMID: 28888109
  • Gaffney BMM, 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 (Bristol, Avon). 2017 Oct;48:88-96. PubMed PMID: 28797673
  • 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. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2017 May;44:1-6. PubMed PMID: 28273496
  • Christiansen C, 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 Disease. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2017 Apr;41(2):93-100. PubMed PMID: 28263256
  • Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Murray AM, Silverman AK, Davidson BS. Separation of rotational and translational segmental momentum to assess movement coordination during walking. Hum Mov Sci. 2017 Jan;51:99-111. PubMed PMID: 28012385
  • 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. PMCID: PMC5654685.
  • 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.
  • 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 BMM, 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 Apr;39:16-25. PubMed PMID: 29413449
  • 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 Oct;10(10):1056-1061. PubMed PMID: 29580940
  • Ferris AE, Christiansen CL, Heise GD, Hahn D, Smith JD. Biomechanical analysis of curb ascent in persons with Ertl and non-Ertl transtibial amputations. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2019 Nov 12;:309364619885717. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31713462
  • 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 Nov;99(11):2160-2167. PubMed PMID: 29746823
  • 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 Nov 25;99(11):1453-1460. PubMed PMID: 31392991
  • 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 Aug;43(4):426-433. PubMed PMID: 31018771
  • 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 Oct;11(10):1050-1058. PubMed PMID: 30729727
  • 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;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30261758
  • 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 Jan 1;99(1):37-45. PubMed PMID: 30329126
  • Kline PW, Melanson EL, Sullivan WJ, Blatchford PJ, Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Improving Physical Activity Through Adjunct Telerehabilitation Following Total Knee. Phys Ther. 2018 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30329126
  • Aljehani M, Madara K, Snyder-Mackler L, Christiansen C, Zeni JA Jr. The contralateral knee may not be a valid control for biomechanical outcomes after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Gait Posture. 2019 May;70:179-184. PubMed PMID: 30878729
  • Hall DA, Moore C, Comella C. Recruitment of patients with de novo Parkinson disease: successful strategies in a randomized exercise clinical trial. Trials. 2018 Nov 14;19(1):630. PubMed PMID: 30428907
  • Christensen JC, Kline PW, Murray AM, Christiansen CL. Movement asymmetry during low and high demand mobility tasks after dysvascular transtibial amputation. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Dec;80:105102. PubMed PMID: 32768801
  • Miller MJ, Blankenship JM, Kline PW, Melanson EL, Christiansen CL. Patterns of Sitting, Standing, and Stepping After Lower Limb Amputation. Phys Ther. 2020 Dec 17. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33336706
  • 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 Jan 1;26(1):7-13. PubMed PMID: 28338406
  • Miller MJ, Morris MA, Magnusson DM, Putnam K, Cook PF, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL. Psychosocial Factors Influence Physical Activity after Dysvascular Amputation: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study. PM R. 2020 Aug 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32936512
  • Miller MJ, Cook PF, Magnusson DM, Morris MA, Blatchford PJ, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL. Self-Efficacy and Social Support are Associated with Disability for Ambulatory Prosthesis Users After Lower-Limb Amputation. PM R. 2020 Aug 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32926546
  • Kline PW, Murray AM, Miller MJ, So N, Fields T, Christiansen CL. Step length symmetry adaptation to split-belt treadmill walking after acquired non-traumatic transtibial amputation. Gait Posture. 2020 Jul;80:162-167. PubMed PMID: 32516682
  • Miller MJ, Mealer ML, Cook PF, So N, Morris MA, Christiansen CL. Qualitative analysis of resilience characteristics of people with unilateral transtibial amputation. Disabil Health J. 2020 Oct;13(4):100925. PubMed PMID: 32312526
  • Schenkman M, 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. 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 Feb 1;75(2):219-226. PubMed PMID: 29228079
  • Anderson CB, Miller MJ, Murray AM, Fields TT, So NF, Christiansen CL. Falls After Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation: A Secondary Analysis of Falling Characteristics and Reduced Physical Performance. PM R. 2020 Apr 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32249517
  • Christiansen CL, Miller MJ, Kline PW, Fields TT, Sullivan WJ, Blatchford PJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Biobehavioral Intervention Targeting Physical Activity Behavior Change for Older Veterans after Nontraumatic Amputation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. PM R. 2020 Oct;12(10):957-966. PubMed PMID: 32248638
  • Mañago MM, Kline PW, Alvarez E, Christiansen CL. Trunk and pelvis movement compensation in people with multiple sclerosis: Relationships to muscle function and gait performance outcomes. Gait Posture. 2020 May;78:48-53. PubMed PMID: 32200163
  • Bade MJ, Christensen JC, Zeni JA Jr, Christiansen CL, Dayton MR, Forster JE, Cheuy VA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Movement pattern biofeedback training after total knee arthroplasty: Randomized clinical trial protocol. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Apr;91:105973. PubMed PMID: 32171937
  • Ferris AE, Christiansen CL, Heise GD, Hahn D, Smith JD. Biomechanical analysis of curb ascent in persons with Ertl and non-Ertl transtibial amputations. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020 Feb;44(1):36-43. PubMed PMID: 31713462
  • Anderson CA, Wurdeman SR, Miller MJ, Christiansen CL, Kittelson AJ. Development of a physical mobility prediction model to guide prosthetic rehabilitation. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2020
  • Mañago MM, Swink LA, Hager ER, Gisbert R, Earhart GM, Christiansen CL, Schenkman M. The Impact of COVID-19 on Community-Based Exercise Classes for People With Parkinson Disease. Phys Ther. 2021 Nov 1;101(11). PubMed PMID: 34473303
  • Kline PW, So N, Fields T, Juarez-Colunga E, Christiansen CL. Error-Manipulation Gait Training for Veterans With Nontraumatic Lower Limb Amputation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol. Phys Ther. 2021 Nov 1;101(11). PubMed PMID: 34379777
  • Christensen JC, Quammen DL, Rigby JH, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. 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. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2021 Aug;88:105436. PubMed PMID: 34364100
  • Patterson CG, Joslin E, Gil AB, Spigle W, Nemet T, Chahine L, Christiansen CL, Melanson E, Kohrt WM, Mancini M, Josbeno D, Balfany K, Griffith G, Dunlap MK, Lamotte G, Suttman E, Larson D, Branson C, McKee KE, Goelz L, Poon C, Tilley B, Kang UJ, Tansey MG, Luthra N, Tanner CM, Haus JM, Fantuzzi G, McFarland NR, Gonzalez-Latapi P, Foroud T, Motl R, Schwarzschild MA, Simuni T, Marek K, Naito A, Lungu C, Corcos DM. Study in Parkinson's disease of exercise phase 3 (SPARX3): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2022 Oct 6;23(1):855. PubMed PMID: 36203214
  • Gaffney BMM, Vandenberg NW, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Roda GF, Schneider G, Johnson T, Stoneback JW. Biomechanical compensations during a stand-to-sit maneuver using transfemoral osseointegrated prostheses: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2022 Aug;98:105715. PubMed PMID: 35839740
  • Kline PW, Davis-Wilson HC, So NF, Fields TT, Christiansen CL. Feasibility of repeated session error-augmentation gait training for people with nontraumatic transtibial amputation. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2022 Aug 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36037273
  • Anderson CB, Fatone S, Mañago MM, Swink LA, Hager ER, Kittelson AJ, Christiansen CL, Magnusson DM. Improving shared decision-making for prosthetic care: a qualitative needs assessment of prosthetists and new lower-limb prosthesis users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2022 May 25. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35622457
  • Mañago MM, Kline PW, Harris-Love MO, Christiansen CL. The Validity of the Single-Leg Heel Raise Test in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Front Neurol. 2021;12:650297. PubMed PMID: 34354656
  • Kline PW, Christiansen CL, Hager ER, Alvarez E, Mañago MM. Movement compensations during a step ascent task are associated with stair climbing performance in people with multiple sclerosis. Gait Posture. 2021 Jun;87:27-32. PubMed PMID: 33878510
  • Anderson CB, Wurdeman SR, Miller MJ, Christiansen CL, Kittelson AJ. Development of a physical mobility prediction model to guide prosthetic rehabilitation. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2021 Jun 1;45(3):268-275. PubMed PMID: 33840752
  • Anderson CB, Kittelson AJ, Wurdeman SR, Miller MJ, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL, Magnusson DM. Understanding decision-making in prosthetic rehabilitation by prosthetists and people with lower limb amputation: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil. 2022 Apr 7;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35389313
  • Miller MJ, Mealer ML, Cook PF, Kittelson AJ, Christiansen CL. Psychometric Assessment of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale for People With Lower-Limb Amputation. Phys Ther. 2021 Apr 4;101(4). PubMed PMID: 33421074
  • Miller MJ, Blankenship JM, Kline PW, Melanson EL, Christiansen CL. Patterns of Sitting, Standing, and Stepping After Lower Limb Amputation. Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 4;101(2). PubMed PMID: 33336706
  • Miller MJ, Hoffman RM, Swink LA, Barnes DE, Christiansen CL. Postamputation Cognitive Impairment Is Related to Worse Perceived Physical Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Prosthesis Users. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2022 Sep;103(9):1723-1729. PubMed PMID: 35123974
  • Miller MJ, Morris MA, Magnusson DM, Putnam K, Cook PF, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL. Psychosocial Factors Influence Physical Activity after Dysvascular Amputation: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study. PM R. 2021 Jul;13(7):737-745. PubMed PMID: 32936512
  • Kline PW, Christiansen CL, Judd DL, Mañago MM. Clinical utility of the Trendelenburg Test in people with multiple sclerosis. Physiother Theory Pract. 2022 Jan 24;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 35073816
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Stoneback JW. Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one-year following prosthesis osseointegration. Prosthet Orthot Int. Sept 2022. In Press.
  • Miller MJ, Cook PF, Magnusson DM, Morris MA, Blatchford PJ, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL. Self-Efficacy and Social Support are Associated with Disability for Ambulatory Prosthesis Users After Lower-Limb Amputation. PM R. 2021 May;13(5):453-460. PubMed PMID: 32926546
  • Anderson CB, Miller MJ, Murray AM, Fields TT, So NF, Christiansen CL. Falls After Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation: A Secondary Analysis of Falling Characteristics and Reduced Physical Performance. PM R. 2021 Jan;13(1):19-29. PubMed PMID: 32249517
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Lev G, Tracy J, Stoneback JW. Osseointegrated prostheses improve balance and balance confidence in individuals with unilateral transfemoral limb loss. Gait Posture. 2022 Dec 13;100:132-138. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36521257
  • Anderson CB, Fatone S, Mañago MM, Swink LA, Kittelson AJ, Magnusson DM, Christiansen CL. Development and Alpha Testing of a Patient Shared Decision Aid for Prosthesis Design for New Lower Limb Prosthesis Users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023; [In Press]
  • Swink LA, Mealer ML, Miller MJ, Anderson CB, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Telehealth Walking Self-Management for Individuals with Amputation: A Qualitative Study of Therapist Perspectives on Adoption. Phys Ther. 2023 Nov 7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37944092
  • Griffith G, Lamotte G, Mehta N, Fan P, Nikolich J, Springman V, Suttman E, Joslin E, Balfany K, Dunlap M, Kohrt WM, Christiansen CL, Melanson EL, Josbeno D, Chahine LM, Patterson CG, Corcos DM. Chronotropic Incompetence during Exercise Testing as a Marker of Autonomic Dysfunction in Individuals with Early Parkinson’s Disease. J Parkinsons Dis. 2023 [In Press]
  • Roda GF, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. The Amputated Limb Gluteus Medius is Biomechanically Disadvantaged in Patients with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Ann Biomed Eng. 2023 Nov 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37946055
  • Hoffman RM, Davis-Wilson HC, Hanlon S, Swink LA, Kline PW, Juarez-Colunga E, Melanson EL, Christiansen CL. Maximal Daily Stepping Cadence Partially Explains Functional Capacity of Individuals with End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis. PM R. 2023 Oct 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37819260
  • Hanlon SL, Swink LA, Akay RB, Fields TT, Cook PF, Gaffney BMM, Juarez-Colunga E, Christiansen CL. Walking Exercise Sustainability through Telehealth (WEST) for Veterans with Lower-Limb Amputation: A Study Protocol. Phys Ther. 2023 Aug 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37615982
  • Vandenberg NW, Stoneback JW, Davis-Wilson H, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Melton DH, Gaffney BMM. Unilateral transfemoral osseointegrated prostheses improve joint loading during walking. J Biomech. 2023 Jun;155:111658. PubMed PMID: 37276681
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Awad ME, Tracy J, Melton DH, Lev G, Stoneback JW, Christiansen CL. Daily steps and stepping cadence increase one-year following prosthesis osseointegration in people with lower-limb amputation. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Apr 19;:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37073780
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Hoyt C, Stoneback JW. Changes in lower extremity joint moments one-year following osseointegration in individuals with Transfemoral lower-limb amputation: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2023 Apr;104:105948. PubMed PMID: 37043833
  • Mañago MM, Cohen ET, Cameron MH, Christiansen CL, Bade M. Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale for Measuring Mobility-Related Goals in People With Multiple Sclerosis. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2023 Jul 1;47(3):139-145. PubMed PMID: 36897202
  • Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Gaffney BMM, Lev G, Enabulele E, Stoneback JW. Improvements in disability and function in people with lower-limb amputation one year after prosthesis osseointegration. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Aug 1;47(4):343-349. PubMed PMID: 36701203
  • Vandenberg NW, Wheatley BB, Carpenter RD, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. Feasibility of predicting changes in gait biomechanics following muscle strength perturbations using optimal control in patients with transfemoral amputation. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin. 2024 Sep 10;:1-15. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39256913
  • Gaffney BMM, Davis-Wilson HC, Christiansen CL, Awad ME, Lev G, Tracy J, Stoneback JW. Osseointegrated prostheses improve balance and balance confidence in individuals with unilateral transfemoral limb loss. Gait Posture. 2023 Feb;100:132-138. PubMed PMID: 36521257
  • Anderson CB, Fatone S, Mañago MM, Swink LA, Hager ER, Kittelson AJ, Christiansen CL, Magnusson DM. Improving shared decision-making for prosthetic care: A qualitative needs assessment of prosthetists and new lower-limb prosthesis users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2023 Feb 1;47(1):26-42. PubMed PMID: 35622457
  • Judd DL, Cheuy V, Peters A, Graber J, Hinrichs L, Forster JE, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Incorporating Functional Strength Integration Techniques during Total Hip Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Phys Ther. [In Press]
  • Rauzi MR, Tran MK, Plew J, Christiansen CL, Mealer ML, Nearing KA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Older Veteran Experiences of using Technology during a Multicomponent Telerehabilitation Program: A Convergent Mixed Methods Study. Cogent Gerontol. 2024;3(1). PubMed PMID: 39035459
  • Christiansen CL, Kline PW, Anderson CB, Melanson EL, Sullivan WJ, Richardson VL, Juarez-Colunga E, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Optimizing Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation with Telehealth Physical Activity Behavior Change Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Phys Ther. 2024 Jul 13. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39001713
  • Tracy JB, Gaffney BMM, Thomsen PB, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Dynamic gait stability and stability symmetry for people with transfemoral amputation: A case-series of 19 individuals with bone-anchored limbs. J Biomech. 2024 Jun;171:112208. PubMed PMID: 38941842
  • Thomsen PB, Gaffney BMM, Tracy JB, Vandenberg NW, Awad ME, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Cumulative loading increases and loading asymmetries persist during walking for people with a transfemoral bone-anchored limb. Gait Posture. 2024 Sep;113:46-52. PubMed PMID: 38843706
  • Vinson AL, Vandenberg NW, Awad ME, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, M M Gaffney B. The biomechanical influence of transtibial Bone-Anchored limbs during walking. J Biomech. 2024 May;168:112098. PubMed PMID: 38636112
  • Anderson CB, Fatone S, Mañago MM, Swink LA, Kittelson AJ, Magnusson DM, Christiansen CL. Development and alpha testing of a patient shared decision aid for prosthesis design for new lower limb prosthesis users. Prosthet Orthot Int. 2024 Mar 19. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38506643
  • Awad ME, Melton D, Shaw KG, Lev G, Gaffney BMM, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. How Comprehensive and Efficient Are Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Individuals with Lower Extremity Amputation Undergoing Implantation of Osseointegrated Bone Anchored Limbs?. JBJS Rev. 2024 Mar 1;12(3). PubMed PMID: 38489397
  • Mañago MM, Will R, Strahler T, Van Valkenburgh L, Harris-Love MO, Forster JE, Cameron M, Christiansen CL. Blood Flow Restriction and Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis and Advanced Disability: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Phys Ther. 2024 Jun 4;104(6). PubMed PMID: 38452199
  • Gaffney BMM, Thomsen PB, Leijendekkers RA, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW. Lumbopelvic movement coordination during walking improves with transfemoral bone anchored limbs: Implications for low back pain. Gait Posture. 2024 Mar;109:318-326. PubMed PMID: 38432038
  • Griffith G, Lamotte G, Mehta N, Fan P, Nikolich J, Springman V, Suttman E, Joslin E, Balfany K, Dunlap M, Kohrt WM, Christiansen CL, Melanson EL, Josbeno D, Chahine LM, Patterson CG, Corcos DM. Chronotropic Incompetence During Exercise Testing as a Marker of Autonomic Dysfunction in Individuals with Early Parkinson's Disease. J Parkinsons Dis. 2024;14(1):121-133. PubMed PMID: 38189712
  • Judd DL, Cheuy V, Peters A, Graber J, Hinrichs-Kinney L, Forster JE, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Incorporating Functional Strength Integration Techniques During Total Hip Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 1;104(3). PubMed PMID: 38102757
  • Roda GF, Awad ME, Melton DH, Christiansen CL, Stoneback JW, Gaffney BMM. The Amputated Limb Gluteus Medius is Biomechanically Disadvantaged in Patients with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Ann Biomed Eng. 2024 Mar;52(3):565-574. PubMed PMID: 37946055
  • Swink LA, Mealer ML, Miller MJ, Anderson CB, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Telehealth Walking Self-Management for Individuals With Amputation: A Qualitative Study of Therapist Perspectives on Adoption. Phys Ther. 2024 Feb 1;104(2). PubMed PMID: 37944092
  • Hoffman RM, Davis-Wilson HC, Hanlon S, Swink LA, Kline PW, Juarez-Colunga E, Melanson EL, Christiansen CL. Maximal daily stepping cadence partially explains functional capacity of individuals with end-stage knee osteoarthritis. PM R. 2024 Jun;16(6):532-542. PubMed PMID: 37819260
  • Hanlon SL, Swink LA, Akay RB, Fields TT, Cook PF, Gaffney BMM, Juarez-Colunga E, Christiansen CL. Walking Exercise Sustainability Through Telehealth for Veterans With Lower-Limb Amputation: A Study Protocol. Phys Ther. 2024 Jan 1;104(1). PubMed PMID: 37615982

Professional Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association, Member
  • American Society of Biomechanics, Member

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Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital


School of Medicine

CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Aurora, CO 80045

303.724.5375

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