Cory Christiansen, PhD
Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy Program

Teaching

Publications

• 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
• 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
• 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]
• 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
• 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, 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Professional Memberships

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