Stephanie Ryder, MD

Associate Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Medical School
  • MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (2014)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Drury University (MO) (2010)
Internship
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2015)
Residency
  • University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2018)
Fellowships
  • Craig Hospital, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (2019)
Languages
English
Department
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications

  • Ryder SC, King K, Schubert S, Lee B. Retrospective analysis of stage IV pressure injuries managed without operative closure in veterans admitted to a spinal cord injuries/disorders unit. J Spinal Cord Med. 2025 Oct 24;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41134090
  • Bogard AT, Hembree TG, Pollet AK, Smith AC, Ryder SC, Marzloff G, Tan AQ. Intermittent Hypoxia-Induced Enhancements in Corticospinal Excitability Predict Gains in Motor Learning and Metabolic Efficiency. Res Sq. 2024 Apr 24. PubMed PMID: 38746438
  • Claus D, Etter D, Ryder SC. Nuances of gender affirming therapy for transgender women with spinal cord injury. J Spinal Cord Med. 2024 Sep 3;:1-3. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 39225544
  • Thornton WA, Marzloff G, Ryder S, Best A, Rasheed K, Coons D, Smith AC. The presence or absence of midsagittal tissue bridges and walking: a retrospective cohort study in spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord. 2023 Aug;61(8):436-440. PubMed PMID: 37120699
  • Marzloff G, Ryder S, Hutton J, Ott K, Becker M, Schubert S. Emerging Technologies in the Wound Management Field. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 Nov;33(4):901-914. PubMed PMID: 36243479
  • Schubert S, Marzloff G, Ryder S, Ott K, Hutton J, Becker M. Establishing a Comprehensive Wound Care Team and Program. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 Nov;33(4):805-810. PubMed PMID: 36243471
  • Park A, Ryder S, Sevigny M, Monden KR, Battaglino RA, Nguyen N, Goldstein R, Morse LR. Association between weekly exercise minutes and resting IL-6 in adults with chronic spinal cord injury: findings from the fracture risk after spinal cord injury exercise study. Spinal Cord. 2022 Oct;60(10):917-921. PubMed PMID: 35840744
  • Kasting K, Ryder SC. Spinal cord injury board review book. 1st ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2023. Chapter 2, Neuroanatomy; p. 9-17.
  • 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
  • Ryder SC, Gnirke M, Laker SR, Hoffmire C, Comstock RD. Relationship of Overuse Injuries and Extra-Scholastic Sport Participation in High School Athletes 2009-2010 through 2015-2016. PM R. 2019 Nov 26. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31769926
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Professional Memberships

  • ASCIP, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit - University of Colorado Hospital
12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-3800

UCHealth Rehabilitation Unit - Broomfield Hospital
11820 Destination Drive
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-464-4713

Hospital Affiliation
  • UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Board Certification (2019)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2019)
  • Brain Injury Medicine, Board Certification (2022)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Brain and Nervous System
  • Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries (e.g., traumatic brain injuries, strokes)
  • Brain and Nervous System - Transverse Myelitis
  • Brain and Nervous System - Stroke
  • Brain and Nervous System - Spine Diseases and Conditions
  • Brain and Nervous System - Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Brain and Nervous System - Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Brain and Nervous System - Paralysis
  • Brain and Nervous System - Neurologic Complications of Cancer
  • Brain and Nervous System - Myopathy
  • Brain and Nervous System - Multiple Sclerosis
  • Brain and Nervous System - Motor neuron diseases
  • Brain and Nervous System - Ischemic Stroke
  • Brain and Nervous System - Any cognitive or mobility impairment diagnosis that may benefit from Assistive Technology
  • Brain and Nervous System - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy - Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation Therapy
  • Spine - Cervical Myelopathy
  • Spine
  • Spine - Myelopathy