Stephanie Tow, MD
Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical School
- MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School
Undergraduate School
- BA, Johns Hopkins University (MD)
Internships
- Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore) Program
- University of Maryland Program
Residency
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine/Children's Mercy Hospital Program, Pediatric Sports Medicine
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor / Attending Physician in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Pediatric Sports Medicine, and Pediatric Pain Medicine
Research Interests
My research interests are primarily focused on adaptive and para sports medicine, including sports-related injury and illness epidemiology, benefits of sports and recreation in athletes with disabilities, and classification in para sports. I also have research interests in medical education.Publications
- De Luigi AJ, Tow S, Flowers R, Gordon AH. Special Populations in Orthobiologics: Athletic, Elderly, and Pediatrics Populations. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2023 Feb;34(1):199-237. PubMed PMID: 36410883
- Tow S, Gober J, Nelson MR. Adaptive Sports, Arts, Recreation, and Community Engagement. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2020 Feb;31(1):143-158. PubMed PMID: 31760987
- Tow S, Carozza D, Barker K. Functional Impairments in a Patient with Morvan Syndrome: A Case Presentation. PM R. 2018 Jul;10(7):766-769. PubMed PMID: 29222073
- Barker KD, Tow S. Poster 102 The Functional Impairments in a Patient with the Rare Morvan's Syndrome: A Case Report. PM R. 2016 Sep;8(9S):S195. PubMed PMID: 27672870
- De Luigi AJ, Tow S, Flowers R, Gordon AH. Special Populations in Orthobiologics: Athletic, Elderly, and Pediatrics Populations. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2023 Feb;34(1):199-237. PubMed PMID: 36410883
- Dubon ME, Tow S, Rabatin AE. Physical Activity and Sports Participation among Children and Adolescents with Disabilities. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2023 Jun;70(3):603-614. PubMed PMID: 37121645
- Tow S, Nagle K. “Adaptive Sports.” Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast by Mark Halstead, MD. May 2023.
- Tow S, Green S, Shapiro J, Fisher M, Scott-Wyard P. Pediatric Considerations in Adaptive and Para Sports. In: DeLuigi AJ, ed. Adaptive Sports Medicine: A Clinical Guide (2nd edition). Springer; In press.
- Stoner K, Jerabek SA, Tow S, Wright TM, Padgett DE. Rotating-platform has no surface damage advantage over fixed-bearing TKA. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jan;471(1):76-85. PubMed PMID: 22948523
- Olin JT, Fredericson M, Nichol C, Willick SE, Clemm HH, Tokyo 2020 Isolation Hotel medical support team (Tow S listed as part of this group). Lessons learned from the Tokyo games isolation hotel experience. Br J Sports Med. 2022 Jun;56(11):597-598. PubMed PMID: 35149511
- Tow S, Rabatin AE, Dubon ME. Pediatric Sports Medicine and Adaptive Sports. In RJ Rinaldi and R Srinivasan, eds. Handbook of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Demos Medical; 2022.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Member
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Member
- Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine Society, Member
- American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
- American College of Sports Medicine, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2018)
- Sports Medicine, Board Certification (2020)
- Brain Injury Medicine, Board Certification (2022)
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Brain and Nervous System
- Child and Teen Health
- Spinal Deformity
- Spine
- Wellness and Prevention
Clinical Interests
My many clinical interests include taking care of children and adolescents with sports injuries or injuries of their bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or other soft tissue; chronic pain; concussion; medical conditions that lead to functional impairments or disabilities, such as congenital or acquired amputations/limb difference, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury, spinal cord injury, skeletal dysplasia, hypermobility syndromes, and other conditions that patients may have been born with or acquired later in life that impact their function. I also have a passion for providing sports medicine services to children and adolescents of all abilities, including patients with different impairments or disabilities.
Care Philosophy
Inspired by my own personal experiences as a patient, I strive to provide the best care experience for all of my patients. Having sustained multiple major injuries as an athlete, including an ACL and medial meniscus tear while skiing in medical school, I recognized early on in life the impact that our medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses have on us as a whole, on our childhood and development, and on our families. As a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician (also known as a physiatrist) who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults of all abilities, I am passionate about taking care of my patients with a holistic approach. I focus not only on my patients’ medical conditions, but how their medical conditions affect our function, activities, quality of life, and how we can optimize these areas through recovery and treatment options. I believe it is important to take the time to get to know my patients, including carefully listening to their and their families’ concerns, performing a comprehensive but relevant examination and evaluation, and making sure my patients and their families understand their medical conditions and potential treatment options. I spend time working together with my patients, their family, and our medical team to discuss next steps and treatment options. I take into consideration patients’ and families’ thoughts and concerns as well as current research, to come up with a medical plan specific to their needs. Each of my patients is unique, and therefore each of my patients deserves a personalized approach to their medical care.
My many clinical interests include taking care of children and adolescents with sports injuries or injuries of their bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or other soft tissue; chronic pain; concussion; medical conditions that lead to functional impairments or disabilities, such as congenital or acquired amputations/limb difference, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury, spinal cord injury, skeletal dysplasia, hypermobility syndromes, and other conditions that patients may have been born with or acquired later in life that impact their function. I also have a passion for providing sports medicine services to children and adolescents of all abilities, including patients with different impairments or disabilities.
Care Philosophy
Inspired by my own personal experiences as a patient, I strive to provide the best care experience for all of my patients. Having sustained multiple major injuries as an athlete, including an ACL and medial meniscus tear while skiing in medical school, I recognized early on in life the impact that our medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses have on us as a whole, on our childhood and development, and on our families. As a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician (also known as a physiatrist) who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults of all abilities, I am passionate about taking care of my patients with a holistic approach. I focus not only on my patients’ medical conditions, but how their medical conditions affect our function, activities, quality of life, and how we can optimize these areas through recovery and treatment options. I believe it is important to take the time to get to know my patients, including carefully listening to their and their families’ concerns, performing a comprehensive but relevant examination and evaluation, and making sure my patients and their families understand their medical conditions and potential treatment options. I spend time working together with my patients, their family, and our medical team to discuss next steps and treatment options. I take into consideration patients’ and families’ thoughts and concerns as well as current research, to come up with a medical plan specific to their needs. Each of my patients is unique, and therefore each of my patients deserves a personalized approach to their medical care.
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, swimming, cycling, yoga, exploring the outdoors, playing with our new puppy, traveling, and working on sewing projects.
Volunteer Activities
I have a passion for promoting physical activity and providing improved medical care to people of all abilities. In particular, I am dedicated to growing a more inclusive environment and supporting sports and recreation opportunities that include individuals with disabilities, while also providing medical support when needed. I enjoy teaching adaptive ski and sit ski with the National Sports Center for the Disabled and Children's Hospital Colorado. I co-founded the Boulder Ballet adaptive dance program. I also serve as team physician for multiple adaptive sports organizations/teams, including Head Team Physician of the Team USA Paralympics Swimming National Team. I have also volunteered as a physician and camp counselor at multiple camps for children with different medical conditions or disabilities.
Public Speaking
Yes
In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, swimming, cycling, yoga, exploring the outdoors, playing with our new puppy, traveling, and working on sewing projects.
Volunteer Activities
I have a passion for promoting physical activity and providing improved medical care to people of all abilities. In particular, I am dedicated to growing a more inclusive environment and supporting sports and recreation opportunities that include individuals with disabilities, while also providing medical support when needed. I enjoy teaching adaptive ski and sit ski with the National Sports Center for the Disabled and Children's Hospital Colorado. I co-founded the Boulder Ballet adaptive dance program. I also serve as team physician for multiple adaptive sports organizations/teams, including Head Team Physician of the Team USA Paralympics Swimming National Team. I have also volunteered as a physician and camp counselor at multiple camps for children with different medical conditions or disabilities.
Public Speaking
Yes