Research
Funded/In Review Grant Activity
Ongoing Support
Dana L. Judd, Primary Investigator, 2/1/2019-2/1/2020
Efficacy of Virtual Reality Training for Physical Therapy Students
The study is designed to investigate the efficacy of virtual reality (VR) for deliberate practice of movement analysis as part of the physical therapist examination and clinical reasoning process. The primary goals of the project are to understand the feasibility of utilizing VR in a physical therapy curriculum and understand PT students’ attitudes about utilizing VR to practice movement analysis and examination skills.
Dana L. Judd, Co-Investigator, 11/2016-11/2020
Improving Rehabilitation Outcomes after Total Hip Arthroplasty
The aim of this investigation is to determine the effect of a rehabilitation program emphasizing functional strength integration through neuromuscular reeducation techniques after THA on function and movement quality. Awarded by: Department of Veterans Affairs Merit Review Award Number I01 RX002251 $1,091,276.
Completed Support
Dana L. Judd, Trainee, 5/2012-07/2014
Award amount: $22,700/year, Multi-Component Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty, The major goal of this project is to determine the effectiveness of a multi-component rehabilitation intervention following total hip arthroplasty. Awarded by: National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, T32AG000279
Dana L. Judd, Principal Investigator, 6/2012-12/2014
Award amount: $15,000, Multi-Component Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty
The overall goal of this project is to investigate the effects of a comprehensive, multi-component rehabilitation program after total hip arthroplasty on muscle strength, neuromuscular control and functional performance as well as support the feasibility and safety the program. Awarded by: American Physical Therapy Association Orthopedic Section Clinical Research Grant Program, New Investigator Award.
Dana L. Judd, Graduate Student, 7/2010-7/2011
Award amount: $3500, Strength and Function Following Total Hip Arthroplasty
The overall goal of this longitudinal study is to determine whether adults who have undergone total hip arthroplasty (THA) for end-stage osteoarthritis have post-operative deficits in strength of the surgical lower extremity, postural control, and functional performance compared to healthy, age-matched counterparts Awarded by: American College of Rheumatology REF/Abbot Health Professional Graduate Student Research Preceptorship Award
Research Activity
Examination of outcomes following total hip arthroplasty: Dana L. Judd, PT, PhD, Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, Cory Christensen, PT, PhD Grant Funded
Educational scholarship regarding examination of the movement system and using new technologies: Dana L. Judd, PT, PhD.
Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda
My scholarly agenda is twofold. First, my clinical research focuses investigating human movement patterns and muscle performance during functional activity, and ways physical therapists can intervene to optimize movement quality and therefore physical function and quality of life for patients following total hip replacement. Second, my educational research focuses on exploring educational methods related to teaching evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning for entry-level DPT students.
Within the last five years
Peer Reviewed Publications
Rovzar C, Judd DL, Magnusson D. Disparities in geographic proximity to outpatient physical therapist services in a large metropolitan area. The Physical Therapy Journal of Policy, Administration and Leadership. 2019;3:5-12.
Judd DL, Cheuy VA, Forster JE, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Incorporating specific functional strength integration techniques to improve functional performance for veterans after total hip arthroplasty: protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Phys Ther. 2019;25;99(11):1453-1460.
Judd DL, Wolfe P, Hogan C, Dayton MR, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Trajectories of functional and muscle strength recovery differ after total knee and total hip replacement. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 2019 Sep;42(3):211-216.
Myers CA, Laz PJ, Shelburne KB, Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Davidson BS. Simulated hip abductor strengthening reduces peak joint contact forces in patients with total hip arthroplasty. J Biomech. 2019;93:18-27.
Myers CA, Laz PJ, Shelburne KB, Judd DL, Huff D, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter PJ. The Impact of Hip Implant Alignment on Muscle and Joint Loading during Dynamic Activities. Clin Biomech. 2018 Feb 14; 53:93-100.
Loyd BJ, Jennings J, Judd DL, Kim R, Wolfe P, Dennis D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Influence of Hip Abductor Strength on Functional Outcomes before and after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Phys Ther. 2017 Sep 1;97(9):896-903.
Thompson KG, Judd DL, Myers CA, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Davidson BS. Video-Based quantification of the Trendelenburg Test in candidates for total hip arthroplasty. Gait Posture. In Review.
Dayton MR, Judd DL, Hogan CA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Performance Based versus Self-Reported Outcomes Using the HOOS Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Feb;95(2):132-8.
Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christensen CL. Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation on Hip Mechanics and Functional Performance in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Series. Clin Biomech. 2015 Dec 31;32:49-55
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Mahnken H, Hedgecock J, Zeigler K, Muir N, Judd, DL. Development and implementation of an EBP educational program for a multidisciplinary rehabilitation department. Accepted as a short course at the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, Boston, MA. March, 2020.
Judd DL, Kelly B, Corral J. Virtual Reality in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum. Accepted for oral presentation at the Anschutz Medical Campus Academy of Medical Educators Education Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. March 2020.
Judd DL, McDevitt AW. Beginning at the End: Fostering Clinical Reasoning Development Through Patient Simulation Early in Curriculum Anschutz Medical Campus Academy of Medical Educators Education Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. March 2020.
Hedgecock J, Zeigler K, Mahnken H, Muir N, Judd, DL. Closing the Gap: Implementation of an EBP training program for a multidisciplinary pediatric rehabilitation department. Accepted for presentation at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, Denver, CO. February 2020.
Judd DL, Kelly B, Corral J. Virtual Reality in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum. Platform presentation at the APTA Educational Leadership Conference, Bellevue, WA. October 2019.
Judd DL, Kelly B, Corral J. Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy Education. Presented at the Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) Conference, Boulder, CO. July 2019.
Gisbert RL, Judd DL. Let’s Talk About Sex(ual) Health in Physical Therapy. Presented at the Colorado Chapter of the APTA Rocky Mountain Annual Conference and PT Expo. October 2018.
Judd DL, Rapport MJ. Measuring Competence and Confidence in Physical Therapy Students’ Use of Evidence-Based Practice. Presented at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Academy of Medical Educators Education Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. January 2018.
Deutsch J, Gill-Body K, Judd DL, Quiben M, Schenkman M. Integrating Clinical Reasoning and the Movement System Across Health Conditions. Educational session presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February 2018.
Rovzar C, Judd DL, Magnusson D. A spatial analysis of disparities in access to physical therapy services in the Denver metro region using mapping technology. Presented as a platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2018.
Judd DL, Rapport MJ. Measuring Confidence and Competence in Physical Therapy Students’ Use of Evidence-Based Practice. Presented at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Academy of Medical Educators Education Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. February 2018.
Judd DL, Maluf KS. Evidence Based Practice in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum: From Classroom to Clinical Practice. Presented at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Academy of Medical Educators Education Scholarship and Innovation Symposium. January 2017.
Davis M, Gisbert R, Himawan M, Judd DL. Bridging Gaps: The role of physical therapy in an inter-professional student-run free clinic. Presented at the University of Colorado Rehabilitation Education Forum. September 20, 2016.
Judd DL. Optimizing Movement Quality in Rehabilitation. Presentation at the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Alumni Reunion. September 2016.
Loyd BJ, Jennings J, Baym CL, Dennis D, Struessel T, Judd DL*, Wolfe P, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. The relation of hip abductor strength to functional performance before and after TKA. Presented as a platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Section Meeting, February 2016. *Presenter
Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christensen CL. Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation on Hip Mechanics and Functional Performance in Patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Series. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2016.
Dennis DA, Judd DL, Winters JD, Miner TM, Dayton MR, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Multi-component Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Presented at the 2nd Annual Pan Pacific Orthopedic Congress, July 2015.
Judd DL. Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty. Presented at the University of Colorado Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Gersten Day Research Symposium June 2015.
Paxton RJ, Judd DL, Sanchez K, Papazian L, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Relation of Thigh Muscle Attributes to Force Production in Patients with End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2015.
Dennis DA, Judd DL, Winters JD, Jennings J, Miner TM, Dayton MR, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Multi-component Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Presented at the Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting, March 2015.
Judd DL, Dennis DA, Winters JD, Miner TM, Dayton MR, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Multi-component Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, February 2015.
