Jason Friedrich, MD

Professional Titles

• Attending Physiatrist, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Medical Director, The UCHealth Spine Center, Anschutz Medical Campus
• Fellowship Director, Dept. of PM&R
• Clinical Content Director, Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Editorial Board, SpineLine, North American Spine Society

Recognitions

• Goldon Goniometer Teaching Award, Department of PM&R (2022)
  Recognizes the best teacher for the department of PM&R based on resident voting.
• Professionalism Award, Department of PM&R (2022)
  Recognizes exemplary professionalism by vote of faculty colleagues.
• Golden Goniometer Teaching Award, Department of PM&R (2016)
• Most Outstanding Resident Award, University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (2010)
• Resident Research Award, University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (2010)
• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, Oregon Health and Sciences University (2005)

Publications

• Friedrich J. Editor’s Message: Boost Your Community Feeling. SpineLine. November-December Issue 2024.
• Friedrich J. NASS 2024 Recap: Dr. Ghogawala’s Speech Highlights and the Presidential Symposium. SpineLine. November-December Issue 2024.
• Nikolis A, Nikolis L, Friedrich J. Diffuse Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH) Masquerading as Recurrent Cardiorespiratory Emergencies: A Case Report. Poster Presentation at AAPM&R Annual Assembly November 2024. San Diego, CA.
• Nikolis A, Nikolis L, Wynia Z, Murillo C, Friedrich J, Ashar Y. Mood and Pre-morbid Pain: The Effects on Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Poster and Virtual Podium Presentation at AAPM&R Annual Assembly November 2024. San Diego, CA
• McDevitt AW, Cooper CG, Friedrich JM, Anderson DJM, Arnold EA, Clewley DJ. Effect of physical therapy timing on patient-reported outcomes for individuals with acute low back pain: A systematic review with meta analysis of randomized controlled trials. PM R. 2023 Nov;15(11):1466-1477. PubMed PMID: 37041724
• Barber K, Burke L, Friedrich J. Update on Nonsurgical Management of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. SpineLine. May-June 2023: 11-21.
• Barber K, Friedrich J. Managing the Gray Areas of Degenerative Cervical Stenosis: Mild Myelopathy and Asymptomatic Cord Compression. SpineLine. Sept-Oct 2022: 12-17.
• Lee D, Friedrich JM, Akuthota V. Chapter 46: Neurovascular Injuries in the Upper and Lower Limbs. In: Harrast MA, Finnoff JT, eds. Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards, 3rd Ed. New York: Demos; 2022:544-563.
• Friedrich JM, Anderson D, Marshall B. Chapter 14: Non-surgical Care of the Spine: Procedures. In: Prather H, Truumees E, eds. Orthopedics Knowledge Update: Spine 6. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Rosemont, IL; 2022: 195-212.
• Lee D, Friedrich JM, Akuthota V. Chapter 46: Neurovascular Injuries in the Upper and Lower Limbs. In: Harrast MA, Finnoff JT, eds. Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards, 3rd Ed. New York: Demos; 2021: 544-563.
• Friedrich JM, Lee D, Anderson D. In: Gill B. AAPM&R Fellowship Podcast Series: Interventional Training. Published on AAPM&R Online Learning Portal 2021.
• Friedrich J, Itano EM, Lynn RR. Management of Cardiac Implantable Electrical Devices in Patients Undergoing Radiofrequency Ablation for Spine Pain: Physician Survey and Review of Guidelines. Pain Physician. 2020 Jul;23(4):E335-E342. PubMed PMID: 32709179
• 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
• Tingle, C, Lindley EM, Schofferman JA, Greis, AC, Friedrich J, Rapoport RJ. Cannabinoids may compliment rehabilitation, joint or spinal injections. Orthopedics Today. Nov 2019. 39(11): 10-12.
• Ingle MP, Slack DH, Friedrich JM, Knoepke CE. Availability and Quality of Patient-Centered Decision Aids for Chronic Pain Management. Poster Presented at Society for Medical Decision Making 40th Annual Meeting, 10/15/2018, Montreal, Quebec.
• Friedrich J, Brakke R, Akuthota V, Sullivan W. Reliability and Practicality of the Core Score: Four Dynamic Core Stability Tests Performed in a Physician Office Setting. Clin J Sport Med. 2017 Jul;27(4):409-414. PubMed PMID: 28653966
• Friedrich JM, Marshall B. Chapter 14: Non-surgical Care of the Spine: Procedures. In: Prather H, Truumees E, eds. Orthopedics Knowledge Update: Spine 5. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Rosemont, IL; 2017: 191-208.
• Friedrich JM, Singh V. Chapter 38: Radiofrequency Neurotomy for the Treatment of Pain in the Rehabilitation Patient. In: Carayannopoulos, ed. Comprehensive Pain Management in the Rehabilitation Patient. Switzerland; Springer; 2017: 493-510.
• Friedrich JM, Brakke R, Akuthota V, Sullivan WJ. Reliability and practicality of the Core Score: 4 dynamic core stability tests performed in a physician office setting. Clin J. Sports Med. 2016 (published online ahead of print)
• Friedrich JM, Akuthota V. Chapter 46: Neurovascular Injuries in the Upper and Lower Limbs. In: Harrast MA, Finnoff JT, eds. Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards, 2nd Ed. New York: Demos; 2016:501-518.
• Friedrich J, Akuthota V. Chapter 21: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography. In: Birrer RB, O’Connor FG, Kane S, eds. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine for Primary Care Practitioner, 4th ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2016: 213-221.
• Laker S, Friedrich J, Stanos SP, Tyburski MD. Management of Chronic Pain. PM R. 2015 Nov;7(11 Suppl):S316-23. PubMed PMID: 26568509
• Friedrich J, Akuthota V. “Nerve Conduction Studies” In Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine for Primary Care Practitioner (Editors R.B. Birrer, F.G. O’Connor, S. Kane), 2016, CRC press.
• Friedrich JM, Akuthota V. “Chapter 46: Neurovascular Injuries in the Upper and Lower Limbs” in Harrast MA, Finnoff JT. Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards, 2nd Ed.
• Friedrich JM, Singh V. Facet interventions in chronic spine pain. In: Comprehensive Pain Management in the Rehabilitation Patient. Carayannopoulos, ed. New York; Springer: 2016.
• Friedrich JM and Marshall B. Spinal Procedures. In: Prather H, Truumees E, eds. Orthopedics Knowledge Update: Spine 5. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.
• Friedrich JM, Anderson D, Marshall B. Chapter 14: Non-surgical Care of the Spine: Procedures. In: Prather H, Truumees E, eds. Orthopedics Knowledge Update: Spine 6. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Rosemont, IL; 2022: 195-212.

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Fellow
• North American Spine Society (NASS), Member

Practice Locations

• University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2010, 2020)
• Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2013, 2023)
• Pain Medicine, Board Certification (2011, 2021)

• Spine - Sacroiliac Joint
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
• 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 - 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
• Wellness and Prevention - Exercise and Physical Fitness
• Rehabilitation Therapy
• Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
• Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Bones, Joints and Muscles
• Brain and Nervous System
• Wellness and Prevention
• Spine