Outstanding Council Service Award, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(2011)
Research Interests
My research interests include lumbar epidural steroid injections, sports-related concussion, and thoracic outlet syndrome. I've published various book chapters on sports medicine and spine topics, and am often invited as a local, regional, and national lecturer on sports-related concussion, spinal conditions, and sports medicine topics.
Teaching
Assistant Professor
(2011)
School of Medicine,
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Publications
Howell DR, Kirkwood MW, Laker S, Wilson JC. Collision and Contact Sport Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescent Athletes. J Athl Train. 2020 Nov 1;55(11):1174-1180. PubMed PMID: 33112960
Ryder SC, Gnirke M, Laker SR, Hoffmire C, Comstock RD. Relationship of Overuse Injuries and Extrascholastic Sport Participation in High School Athletes 2009-2010 through 2015-2016. PM R. 2020 Sep;12(9):882-890. PubMed PMID: 31769926
Cohen SP, Baber ZB, Buvanendran A, McLean BC, Chen Y, Hooten WM, Laker SR, Wasan AD, Kennedy DJ, Sandbrink F, King SA, Fowler IM, Stojanovic MP, Hayek SM, Phillips CR. Pain Management Best Practices from Multispecialty Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Crises. Pain Med. 2020 Nov 7;21(7):1331-1346. PubMed PMID: 32259247
Laker SR, Adair WA 3rd, Annaswamy TM, Frank LW, Hatzakis M Jr, Hubbell SL, Ifejika NL, Ivanhoe CB, Jones VA, Lupinacci MF, Purcell AD, Standaert CJ, Dolak MA. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Position Statement on Definitions for Rehabilitation Physician and Director of Rehabilitation in Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings. PM R. 2019 Jan;11(1):98-102. PubMed PMID: 30667596
Dise-Lewis JE, Forster JE, McAvoy K, Stearns-Yoder KA, Bahraini NH, Laker SR, Brenner LA. The Natural History of Postconcussion Recovery Among High School Athletes. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2019 Sep Oct;34(5):E36-E44. PubMed PMID: 30829818
Akuthota V, Meron AJ, Singh JR, Boimbo S, Laker SR, Brakke Holman R, Sridhar BV, Friedrich J, Sullivan WJ. The utility of magnetic resonance imaging results in physician decision-making before initial lumbar spinal injection. Spine J. 2019 Sep;19(9):1455-1462. PubMed PMID: 31009770
Ryder SC, Gnirke M, Laker SR, Hoffmire C, Comstock RD. Relationship of Overuse Injuries and Extrascholastic Sport Participation in High School Athletes 2009-2010 through 2015-2016. PM R. 2019 Nov 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31769926
Meron A, McMullen C, Laker SR, Currie D, Comstock RD. Epidemiology of Cervical Spine Injuries in High School Athletes Over a Ten-Year Period. PM R. 2018 Apr;10(4):365-372. PubMed PMID: 28919185
Laker SR, Greiss C, Finnoff JT, Singh JR. Football Participation and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. PM R. 2018 Jun;10(6):655-660. PubMed PMID: 29908611
Meron A, McMullen C, Laker SR, Currie D, Comstock RD. Epidemiology of Cervical Spine Injuries in High School Athletes Over a Ten-Year Period. PM R. 2017 Sep 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28919185
Lersten M, Duhon B, Laker SR. Diastematomyelia as an Incidental Finding Lumbar on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. PM R. 2017 Jan;9(1):95-97. PubMed PMID: 27647216
Lersten M, Duhon B, Laker SR. Diastematomyelia as an Incidental Finding Lumbar on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. PM R. 2017 Jan;9(1):95-97. PubMed PMID: 27647216
Lersten M, Duhon B, Laker SR. Diastematomyelia as an Incidental Finding Lumbar on Magnetic Resonance Imaging. PM R. 2017 Jan;9(1):95-97. PubMed PMID: 27647216
Laker SR. Concussion in Sports. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 May;27(2):xiii. PubMed PMID: 27154862
Laker SR, Meron A, Greher MR, Wilson J. Retirement and Activity Restrictions Following Concussion. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 May;27(2):487-501. PubMed PMID: 27154858
Huang ME, Laker SR, Smedberg PC. Merit-Based Incentive Payment System: Preparing Your Practice for Upcoming Change. PM R. 2016 Aug;8(8):792-7. PubMed PMID: 27543990
Meron A, McMullen CW, Laker SR, Comstock RD. Poster 197-C Epidemiology of Cervical Spine Injuries in High School Athletes. PM R. 2016 Sep;8(9S):S329. PubMed PMID: 27673263
CU Medicine Regenerative Medicine, Hand and Spine Center
175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification
Pain Medicine, Board Certification
Sports Medicine, Board Certification
Conditions & Treatments
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Neck Disorders and Injuries
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Scoliosis
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
Brain and Nervous System - Spine Diseases and Conditions
Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
Wellness and Prevention - Exercise and Physical Fitness
Brain and Nervous System
Wellness and Prevention
Clinical Interests
I treat a large spectrum of non-surgical sports and spine conditions including sports-related concussion, sports injuries, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, herniated discs, and radiculopathy. I'm trained in the use spinal injections, peripheral joint injection therapy, and EMG/NCS.
Previously serving as a member of the University of Washington Sports and Spine Physicians and a founding member of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program, I've cared for athletes at all levels of participation from adolescents to adults and from amateurs to professionals.
Care Philosophy
I work with patients to create individualized treatment plans to help them reach their goals, whether it be recovery from injury, maintenance of chronic conditions, or overall performance improvement.
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
(2003)
Undergraduate Schools:
BS, Florida State University (FL)
(1999)
Internships:
Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
(2004)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2007)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Pain Medicine
(2008)