Christiansen, Cory
Curriculum Vitae – October 2015
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Cory L. Christiansen, PT, PhD
Address: Mailstop C244, 13121 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045
Telephone: 303-724-9101
Name of Educational Program and Institution: Physical Therapy Program, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Education:
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO PhD in Sport & Exercise Science 2003-2007
Duke University, Durham, NC MS in Physical Therapy 1993-1996
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO BS in Biological Sciences 1990-1992
Licensure Information/Registration Number:
Colorado #5563
Employment and Positions Held:
2013-present Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Program,
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
2012-present Physical Therapy Researcher, Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (Without Compensation Appointment), Denver, CO
2008-present Physical Therapist, Institute of Physical Medicine and Sports Therapy, Windsor, CO
2007-2013 Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Program,
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
2005 Adjunct Professor, College of Applied Human Sciences, Department of
Health and Exercise Science, Fort Collins, CO
2005 Lecturer, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Department of Sport and Exercise Science, Greeley, CO
1998-2000 Physical Therapist, Colorado Sport & Spine Clinic, Colorado Springs, CO
1996-1998 Physical Therapist, Castle Rock Medical Center, Rock Springs, WY
Scholarly Agenda:
To advance clinical research evidence through applying movement science to studies focused on optimizing rehabilitation for older adults with movement dysfunction
Peer Reviewed Publications:
1. Gaffney BM, Harris MD, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne K. Multi-joint compensatory effects of unilateral total knee arthroplasty during high-demand tasks. Ann Biomed Eng. 2015; [accepted].
2. 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; May 12 [epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25978948.
3. Paxton RJ, Melanson EL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical activity after total knee arthroplasty: a critical review. World J Orthop. 2015;6(8):614-22. PMCID: PMC4573505.
4. 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;45(9):647-55. PMCID:PMC4558346.
5. 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. 2015;30(7):732-7. PMID: 2597922.
6. Winters JD, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preliminary Investigation of Rate of Torque Development Deficits Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Knee. 2014; 21(2):382-6.
7. Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Weitzenkamp DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study. Gait Posture. 2013; 37:363-367.
8. Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Judd D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Weight-bearing asymmetry during sit-stand transitions related to impairment and functional mobility after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 92:1624-1629.
9. Schenkman ML, Ellis T, Christiansen CL, Barón AE, Tickle-Degnen L, Hall DA, Wagenaar R. Profile of functional limitations and task performance among people with early and mid-stage Parkinson’s disease. Phys Ther. 2011;91:1339-1354.
10. Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Weight-bearing asymmetry in relation to measures of impairment and functional mobility for people with knee osteoarthritis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010;91:1524-1528.
11. Hsieh CT, Christiansen CL. The effect of approach on spike jump height for female volleyball players. Int J Sports Sci Coach. 2010;5:373-380.
12. Christiansen CL, Schenkman ML, McFann K, Wolfe P, Kohrt WM. Walking economy in people with Parkinson’s disease. Mov Disord. 2009;24:1481-1487.
13. Christiansen CL. The effects of hip and ankle stretching on gait function of older people. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2008;89:1421-1428.
14. DeSimone NA, Christiansen CL, Dore D. Bactericidal effect of 0.95-mW helium-neon and 5-mW indium-gallium-aluminum-phosphate laser irradiation at exposure times of 30, 60, and 120 seconds on photosensitized Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in vitro. Phys Ther.1999;79:839-46.
Books and Book Chapters:
1. Christiansen CL. Impaired Joint Mobility (Chapter 13). In: Guccione A, Wong R, Avers D, ed. Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011.
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations (last 5 years):
1. Loyd BJ, Fields TT, Stephenson RO, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Modifiable gait parameters associated with functional mobility in lower limb amputees [poster presentation]. AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Boston, MA; October 2015.
2. Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Identification of compensatory movement patterns in patients with amputation using separation of angular momentum [poster presentation]. 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Columbus, OH; August 2015.
3. Myers CA, Laz PJ, Shelburne KB, Judd DL, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Davidson BS. Simulated hip abductor strengthening reduces peak joint contact forces during stair descent in patients with total hip arthroplasty [poster presentation]. 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. Columbus, OH; August 2015.
4. Simons CJ, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Shelburne KB, Davidson BS. A support vector machine based on vertical ground reaction force to supplement observational gait evaluation [podium presentation]. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference. Snowbird Resort, UT; June 2015.
5. Gaffney BM, Johnston WM, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Shelburne KB, Davidson BS. Movement analysis based on the separation of angular momentum: Gait progression and segment rotation in patients with TKA [poster presentation]. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference. Snowbird Resort, UT; June 2015.
6. Gaffney BM, Christiansen CL, Shelburne KB, Davidson BS. A description of segmental angular momentum synergies using independent component analysis during gait [poster presentation]. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering and Biotransport Conference. Snowbird Resort, UT; June 2015.
7. Gaffney BM, Johnston WM, Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Whole-body angular momentum differences after unilateral TKA [poster presentation]. ACSM Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA; May 2015.
8. Gaffney B, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS. Identification of movement strategies using angular momentum separation [podium presentation]. Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2015.
9. Simons CJ, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Shelburne KB, Davidson BS. A support vector machine to supplement observational gait evaluations [poster presentation]. Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2015.
10. Gaffney BM, Harris MD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne KB. Multi-joint effects of TKA during high-demand tasks [podium presentation]. Annual Meeting of the Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society. Portland, OR; March 2015.
11. Christiansen CL, Lev G, Fields T, Stephenson R. Physical rehabilitation factors and functional mobility changes after dysvascular amputation [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Indianapolis, IN; February 2015.
12. Christiansen CL, Akuthota V, Sherk K, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Early physical function for patients with type 2 diabetes following transtibial amputation [poster presentation]. Annual Assembly for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Diego, CA; November 2014.
13. Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rainville K, Christiansen CL. Quadriceps function remains asymmetrical 3 months after total knee arthroplasty. [poster presentation]. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. Boston, MA; July 2014.
14. Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Harris MD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne KB. Quadriceps force and movement strategies during high-demand activities after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. [poster presentation]. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. Boston, MA; July 2014.
15. Ferris AE, SmithJD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Movement strategies during stand to sit and sit to stand tasks in transtibial amputees. [poster presentation]. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. Boston, MA; July 2014.
16. Paxton RJ, Glick SD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Melanson EL, Christiansen CL. Lack of physical activity level alteration post-total knee arthroplasty. [poster presentation]. ACSM Annual Conference. Orlando, FL; May 2014.
17. Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Harris MD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelbourne KB. Unique movement strategies during high-demand activities after unilateral TKA. [podium presentation]. Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2014.
18. Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rainville K, Christiansen CL. Quadriceps function remains asymmetrical 3 months after total knee arthroplasty. [poster presentation]. Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2014.
19. Ferris AE, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Stand to sit and sit to stand kinetics in transtibial amputees. [podium presentation]. Rocky Mountain Regional American Society of Biomechanics Meeting. Estes Park, CO; April 2014.
20. Gaffney BM, Davidson BS, Harris MD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelbourne KB. Limb asymmetry during high-level functional tasks after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. [poster presentation]. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA; March 2014.
21. Lev G, Casari TJ, Galvin B, Christiansen CL. Functional training and participation-based rehabilitation following dysvascular transtibial amputation: a case series. [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV; February 2014.
22. Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Dayton M, Hogan C, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Effects of weight-bearing biofeedback training on gait mechanics following total knee arthroplasty. [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, NV; February 2014.
23. Ferris AE, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Interlimb asymmetries during stand to sit and sit to stand tasks in transtibial amputees [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013.
24. Winters JD, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Rate of torque development deficits following total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013.
25. Wanamaker AB, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Comparison of load reduction abilities of camwalker and corset-style ankle foot orthoses. [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics. Omaha, NE; August 2013.
26. Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Stuart PS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Davidson BS. Weight-bearing biofeedback improves symmetry during bilateral stance after total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, IN; June 2013.
27. Rauk TL, Christiansen CL. Graduated prosthetic rehabilitation for a combat wounded Marine with bilateral transfemoral amputation: a case report [poster presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
28. Christiansen CL, Cheesman E, Rapport MJ. Incorporating clicker technology to engage diverse learning styles [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
29. Bade MJ, Reynolds M, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial [podium presentation]. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, CA; January 2013.
30. Shelbourne K, Fitzpatrick C, Davidson B, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter P. A lower extremity model for muscle-driven simulation of activity using explicit finite element modeling [poster presentation]. Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX; January 2013.
31. Wanamaker AB, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Kinematic asymmetries while using a common ankle foot orthosis [poster presentation]. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA; October 2012.
32. Carpenter AL, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Weight-bearing asymmetries and changes in COP trajectories: unilateral Ertl amputees vs. non-amputees [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference. Gainesville, FL; August 2012.
33. Carpenter AL, Smith JD, Christiansen CL, Heise GD. Support and stability changes in unilateral Ertl amputees vs. non-amputees [poster presentation]. American Society of Biomechanics Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. Boise, ID; April 2012.
34. Christiansen CL, Bade M, Luce M, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty [podium presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
35. Christiansen CL, Davidson B, Kohrt W, Schenkman ML. Factors related to walking economy in people with Parkinson’s disease [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
36. Christiansen CL, Judd D, Thomas A, Rogers E, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Use of accelerometers to quantify movement symmetry during stair walking for people with knee osteoarthritis [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. Chicago, IL; February 2012.
37. Shoemaker EM, Davidson BS, Christiansen CL, Saint-Phard D. Biomechanical assessment of unloading capacity in ankle foot orthoses [poster presentation]. Annual Assembly, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Orlando, FL; November 2011.
38. Christiansen CL, Davidson BS, Schenkman ML, Kohrt WM. Muscle co-activation and stride variability: implications for walking economy in people with Parkinson’s disease. American Society of Biomechanics Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA; August 2011.
39. Hall DA, Christiansen CL, Kohrt WM, Barón AE, Schwartz R, Schenkman ML. Baseline heart rate, treadmill speed, and attitude are associated with improved motor UPDRS in PD patients who exercise [poster presentation]. Annual Meeting, American Academy of Neurology. Honolulu, HI; April 2011.
40. Christiansen CL, Schenkman ML, Baron A, Kohrt WM. Walking economy and gait function in early and mid-stages of Parkinson’s disease [podium presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. New Orleans, LA; February 2011.
41. Ellis T, Schenkman ML, Christiansen CL, Baron A, Tickel-Degnen L, Hall D, Wagenaar R. A profile of functional limitations and task performance among people with early and mid-stage Parkinson’s disease [podium presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. New Orleans, LA; February 2011.
42. Bade MJ, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. The relationship between weight-bearing asymmetry, quadriceps strength, and stair climbing time after total knee arthroplasty [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. New Orleans, LA; February 2011.
43. Karpiesky E, Buzzell C, Christiansen CL. Patient-centered approach to managing pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: a case report [poster presentation]. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA. New Orleans, LA; February 2011.
Non-Peer Reviewed / Invited Presentations (last 5 years):
1. Christiansen CL & Bodkin A. Clinical gait analysis [invited presenter]. Resident Didactic Training, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; July 2015.
2. Christiansen CL. Movement strategies and physical activity after dysvascular amputation [invited faculty presenter]. Gersten Day Research Meeting, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; June 2015.
3. Christiansen CL. Collaborative-care rehabilitation following dysvascular lower-limb amputation [visiting faculty presenter]. Physical Therapy Program, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO; May 2014.