Faculty Bio
Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor, Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Program Director
- Physical Therapy (SOM)
Email Address:jennifer.stevens-lapsley@cuanschutz.edu
Primary Phone:303-724-9170
Mailing Address:
- CU Anschutz
Education II South
13121 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
- Director, Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Program, Physical Therapy Program
- Health Scientist, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Eastern
Colorado Healthcare System - Director, RESTORE Team
Areas of Expertise
Geriatric rehabilitation, clinical trials, implementation science
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Education
University of Florida, Gainesville, Post-Doctoral Fellow, 2005
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, PhD, in Biomechanics, 2002
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, MS, in Physical Therapy, 1998
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, BA in Biology, 1995
Licensure Information/Registration Number
Colorado #9104
Resumes/CV:
Awards
APTA Rose Excellence in Research Award from the APTA Orthopaedics Section for the article Home-Health-Care Physical Therapy Improves Early Functional Recovery of Medicare Beneficiaries After Total Knee Arthroplasty, 2020
APTA Marion Williams Research Award, 2019
APTA Dorothy Briggs Memorial Scientific Inquiry Award, 2019
University of Colorado Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring Award, 2016
American Physical Therapy Association’s, Geriatrics Section, Excellence in Research Award, 2013
American Physical Therapy Association Jack Walker Award for a clinical research publication in Physical Therapy, 2013
American Physical Therapy Association’s Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Faculty Member, 2011
Outstanding Research Mentor Award for the Clinical Science Program, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 2009
Stackhouse SK, Stevens JE, Lee SK, Pearce KM, Snyder-Mackler L, Binder-Macleod SA. Maximum voluntary activation in nonfatigued and fatigued muscle of young and elderly individuals. Chattanooga Research Award for the best clinical research publication in Physical Therapy for 2001
APTA Viva J. Erickson/Promotion of Doctoral Studies II Scholarship Recipient, September 2001-May 2002
APTA Promotion of Doctoral Studies I Scholarship recipient, September 2000-May 2001
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Virginia, 1995
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Recipient, University of Virginia, 1994
Courses
Teaching Responsibilities
FallDPTR 7751 Health Promotion (course liaison)
DPTR 6612 Patient Care Seminar II
Spring
DPTR 7613 Patient Care Seminar III
Summer
DPTR 7112 Applied Exercise Science
DPTR 7604 Scientific Inquiry IV
DPTR 7212 Elective: International Cross Cultural Collaboration
DPTR 5111 Exercise Science (course liaison)
Mentoring
Rehabilitation Science PhD, Primary MentorAndrew Kittelson (2011-2016), Post-Doctoral Fellow
Brian Loyd (2013-present)
Jason Falvey (2014-2018)
Allison Kosir (2014-present)
Clinical Science PhD, Primary Mentor
Michael Bade (2008-2012)
Dana Judd (2009-2014)
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Primary Mentor
Abbey Thomas (2010-2012)
Joshua Winters (2012-2014)
Roger Paxton (2013-2016)
Victor Cheuy (2015-present)
Research
CU RESTORE
Funded/In Review Grant Activity
Ongoing Support
Stevens-Lapsley (PI). Novel Strategies for Personalized Clinical Decisions in Knee Arthroplasty. AHRQ R01 HS025692; 9/1/18-6/31/23 ($1,922,505). The goal of this study is to develop and implement a clinical decision tool for shared decision making to facilitate personalized approaches to care for patients after total knee arthroplasty.Stevens-Lapsley (PI). Movement Pattern Biofeedback Training after Total Knee Arthroplasty. NIH R01 AG056585 9/15/2017-4/30/22 ($3,004,535). The major goal of this study is to determine if the addition of a novel movement pattern training program to contemporary progressive rehabilitation improves functional movement pattern quality more than contemporary progressive rehabilitation alone after unilateral TKA.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Advancing Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty. VA RR&D I01 RX002251 10/1/16-9/30/21 ($1,099,636). The goal of this investigation is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-modal core stabilization program for movement pattern retraining on functional outcomes after THA.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Progressing Home Health Rehabilitation Paradigms for Older Adults. NIH R01-NR016209; 7/1/16-5/31/21 ($2,946,919). Major goal of this study is to determine if an interdisciplinary approach to home health rehabilitation including nutritional supplementation, improves physical function and reduces re-hospitalizations more than usual care.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Improving Function in Older Veterans with Hospital-associated Deconditioning. VA Merit Award RR&D I01 RX-001978; 4/1/16-3/31/20 ($1,000,099). The major goal of this project is to evaluate whether high intensity, front-loading of home health rehabilitation following hospitalization can improve community mobility, quality of life, and reduce caregiver burden in older Veterans.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Shifting Rehabilitation Paradigms in Skilled Nursing Facilities. VA RR&D I21 RX00219; 10/1/16-9/30/18 ($198,912). The major goal of this project is to evaluate whether an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program that integrates principles of physiologic tissue overload in skill nursing facilities is more effective than the standard of care. Christiansen C (PI);
Stevens-Lapsley JE (Co-I). Physical Activity Behavior Change for Older Veterans After Dysvascular Amputation. VA RR&D I21 RX-002054 Apr 2016-Mar 2018 ($200,000). The major goal of this project is to determine the feasibility of using a physical-activity behavior-change Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer Curriculum Vitae October 16, 2017 Page 21 of 33 intervention targeting improved physical activity and reduced disability in Veterans 1-5 years following dysvascular lower-limb amputation.
Completed Support
Stevens-Lapsley (PI) Movement Pattern Training Following Total Knee Arthroplasty NIH R56 AG048943; 09/15/15-09/14/17 ($382,625). The goal of this project is to determine if the addition of a novel movement pattern training program to contemporary rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty improves movement pattern quality and functional outcomes compared to contemporary rehabilitation alone.
Stevens-Lapsley (Advisory Board Member) Promoting Healthy Cancer Survivorship in Rural Colorado Primary Health Care. NIH R25-CA160013. Sept 2012-Aug 2017 ($1,466,839). The purpose of this project is to teach primary care physicians about the special medical needs of cancer survivors and to empower them to appropriately treat cancer survivors.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Progressive Rehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty. NIH R01-HD065900; 8/15/11-5/31/17 ($2,469,362). The major goal of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a more intensive rehabilitation program compared to traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty.
Overholser L (Co-PI), Garrington T (Co-PI), Hodgson C (Co-PI); Stevens-Lapsley (PI) The Impact of Physical Therapy on Improving Function and Reducing Hospitalizations in Medicare Home Health Populations. Center on Health Services Training and Research (CoHSTAR); 2/15/16-2/14/17; $25,000. The major goal of this investigation is to evaluate the relationship between physical therapy service delivery characteristics and either restoration of physical function or hospital admissions in home health settings using a Medicare claims database.
Stevens-Lapsley JE, (PI). Determination of pain phenotypes in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. NIH R21-AG044710; 8/1/13-10/30/16 ($425,740). The major goals of this project are to establish the strength of the relationship between potential explanatory variables and pain severity in a population of older adults with knee OA, and determine whether these clinically measurable variables are representative of distinct pain phenotypes within knee OA.
Falvey J (PI); Stevens-Lapsley JE (mentor). Enhancing Physical Therapy Participation in Models of Transitional Care. APTA Health Policy Administration Section grant. 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 ($15,000). The major goal is to determine how physical therapists are engaged in models of transitional care aimed at reducing hospital readmissions. Mixed methods qualitative and survey study.
Stevens-Lapsley (PI) Developing Individualized Estimates of Patient Prognosis Following Knee Replacement. AHRQ R03 HS024316; 4/1/16-3/31/16; $100,000. The major goal of this study is to develop individualized patient prognoses for total knee arthroplasty using novel statistical methodologies to better inform clinical intervention targets.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI), Kohrt (Mentor); Schenkman M (Mentoring Team) Early NMES to improve quadriceps muscle function after total knee arthroplasty. NIH K23-AG029978. Sept 2008-Aug 2014 ($716,144). The major goal of this project is to provide career development training in geriatric clinical research through investigation of the effectiveness of NMES in older adults after TKA.
Judd D (PI); Stevens-Lapsley (Co-I). Multicomponent Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty. Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. June 2012-May 2014 ($15,000). The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a comprehensive, multi-component (CMC) rehabilitation program after THA on muscle strength, neuromuscular control and functional performance.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Improving Activity, Participation and Function after Acute Hospitalization in Older Adults. American Physical Therapy Association’s Home Health Section Research Grant. Nov 2012-Oct 2013. ($10,000) The purpose of this study is to determine if a progressive multi-component intervention, initiated upon discharge from an acute care hospital, improves gait speed at the end of one 60-day episode of care, more than documented usual care physical therapy.
Christiansen CL (PI), Stevens-Lapsley JE (Co-I), Akuthota V (Co-I), Sherk K (Co-I). Early physical function during rehabilitation following dysvascular transtibial amputation. The Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Nov 2012-Oct 2013. ($30,000). The goals of this project are to: 1) examine common physical function measures and 2) characterize standard of care rehabilitation for patients with diabetes following dysvascular transtibial amputation.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (Co-PI), Christiansen C (Co-PI). Limb Loading Asymmetry with Total Knee Arthroplasty. Bob Doctor Memorial Research Award 1/09-6/12 ($8,000). The major goals of this pilot study are to 1) examine the presence of lower limb loading asymmetry during and 2) examine the relationship between limb loading asymmetry and both functional mobility and muscle strength.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Functional outcomes following minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. NIH R03-AR054538. March 2008-March 2012. ($150,000). The major goals of this project determine whether minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty improves functional outcomes when compared with traditional TKA.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Quadriceps muscle function after minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty. Arthritis Foundation New Investigator Award. July 2008-October 2012. ($100,000). The goal of this study is to determine if minimally invasive TKA improves quadriceps muscle force production, activation, and muscle mass compared to traditional TKA.
Schenkman M (PI), Carollo JJ, Christiansen CL, Davidson BS, Maluf KS, Solomonow M, Stevens Lapsley J (Co-I). Interdisciplinary Movement Science Laboratory. Sept 2008-August 2012. Academic Enrichment Fund New Strategic Research Initiative, School of Medicine. University of Colorado Denver.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). Optimizing lower extremity muscle function after total knee arthroplasty. American College of Rheumatology New Investigator Award. July 2007-Oct 2010. ($100,000). The goal of this study is to investigate quadriceps force and reflex inhibition after TKA and explore rehabilitation strategies to minimize these deficits after TKA.
Stevens-Lapsley JE (PI). NMES after Total Knee Arthroplasty to Improve Muscle Function. Empi Electrotherapy Research Program. March 2009-February 2010 ($50,000). The major goal of this project is to expand upon preliminary results using neuromuscular electrical stimulation acutely after total knee arthroplasty.
Stevens JE (PI). NMES after total knee arthroplasty to counter quadriceps muscle activation deficits. Foundation for Physical Therapy Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge Grant. March 2007-June 2008. ($40,000). The aim of this pilot study was to test the safety, feasibility, and optimal parameters for use of NMES immediately after TKA for improving quadriceps muscle strength.
Stevens J (PI). Early NMES for quadriceps muscle activation deficits following total knee replacement. GCRC Pilot and Feasibility Grant. January 2006-March 2007. ($18,000). The aim of this pilot study is to test the safety and feasibility of using NMES use acutely after TKA to maintain quadriceps muscle strength. Stevens J (PI), Vandenborne K (Mentor) Anderson D (Mentor). Skeletal muscle plasticity after spinal cord injury in human and rodent models. VA-B3461H
Post-doctoral fellowship. January 2004- December 2005. ($112,000). The overall goal of this work was to examine changes in muscle morphology and function after spinal cord injury in response to rehabilitation training paradigms using human and rodent spinal cord injury models.
Publications and Presentations
Scholarly Agenda
Focused on identifying, integrating and advancing innovative evidence-based medicine and technology enabled solutions for older adults through highly effective and efficient research methods and partnerships. Dr. Stevens-Lapsley’s investigations use a multifaceted approach to evaluate intervention strategies designed to enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation in older adult patient populations with an emphasis on joint arthroplasty and medically complex populations.Within the last five years
Peer Reviewed Publications
Falvey JR, Bade MJ, Hogan C, Forster JE, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preoperative Activities of Daily Living Dependency is Associated With Higher 30-Day Readmission Risk for Older Adults After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2019 Oct 31. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31688209.Kittelson AJ, Hoogeboom TJ, Schenkman M, Stevens-Lapsley JE, van Meeteren NLU. Person Centered Care and Physical Therapy: A "People-Like-Me" Approach. Phys Ther. 2019 Oct 14; doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz139. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31608928.
Loyd BJ, Stackhouse SK, Hogan C, Dayton MR, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Kittelson AJ. Peripheral Nociception Is Associated with Voluntary Activation Deficits and Quadriceps Weakness Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019 Sep 4;101(17):1539-1545. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.18.01457. PubMed PMID: 31483396.
Judd DL, Wolfe P, LeDoux CV, Hogan C, Dayton MR, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Trajectories of functional performance and muscle strength recovery differ after total knee and total hip replacement: a performance-based, longitudinal study. Int J Rehabil Res. 2019 Sep;42(3):211-216. PubMed PMID: 31219844; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6687517.
Falvey JR, Mangione KK, Nordon-Craft A, Cumbler E, Burrows KL, Forster JE, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Progressive Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults in Home Health Settings Following Acute Hospitalization: Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol. Phys Ther. 2019 Sep 1;99(9):1141-1149. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz069. PubMed PMID: 31004493; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6736217.
Jones CD, Falvey J, Hess E, Levy CR, Nuccio E, Barón AE, Masoudi FA, Stevens-Lapsley J. Predicting Hospital Readmissions from Home Healthcare in Medicare Beneficiaries. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2019 Aug 29;. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16153. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31463941.
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 Aug 27;93:18-27. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.06.003. Epub 2019 Jun 6. PubMed PMID: 31221457; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6698423.
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 Aug 8;. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzz109. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31392991.
Gustavson AM, Falvey JR, Forster JE, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Predictors of Functional Change in a Skilled Nursing Facility Population. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Jul/Sep;42(3):189-195. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000137. PubMed PMID: 28650398; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5740023.
Falvey JR, Burke RE, Ridgeway KJ, Malone DJ, Forster JE, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Involvement of Acute Care Physical Therapists in Care Transitions for Older Adults Following Acute Hospitalization: A Cross-sectional National Survey. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Jul/Sep;42(3):E73- E80. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000187. PubMed PMID: 29533283; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6135710.
Gustavson AM, Drake C, Lakin A, Daddato AE, Falvey JR, Capell W, Lum HD, Jones CD, Unroe KT, Towsley GL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Levy CR, Boxer RS. Conducting Clinical Research in Postacute and Long-term Nursing Home Care Settings: Regulatory Challenges. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2019 Jul;20(7):798-803. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.04.022. PubMed PMID: 31248598; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6703170.
Jennings JM, Loyd BJ, Miner TM, Yang CC, Stevens-Lapsley J, Dennis DA. A prospective randomized trial examining the use of a closed suction drain shows no influence on strength or function in primary total knee arthroplasty. Bone Joint J. 2019 Jul; 101-B(7_Supple_C): 84-90. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B7.BJJ-2018-1420.R1. PMID: 31256644.
Loyd BJ, Burrows K, Forster JE, Stackhouse SK, Hogan C, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Reliability and precision of single frequency bioelectrical impedance assessment of lower extremity swelling following total knee arthroplasty. Physiother Theory Pract. 2019 May 29;:1-7. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2019.1619886. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31140887; NIHMSID:NIHMS1529856.
Falvey JR, Gustavson AM, Price L, Papazian L, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Dementia, Comorbidity, and Physical Function in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2019 Apr/Jun;42(2):E1-E6. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000131. PubMed PMID: 28437317; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5650947.
Loyd BJ, Stackhouse S, Dayton M, Hogan C, Bade M, Stevens-Lapsley J. The relationship between lower extremity swelling, quadriceps strength, and functional performance following total knee arthroplasty. Knee. 2019 Mar;26(2):382-391. doi: 10.1016/j.knee.2019.01.012. Epub 2019 Feb 14. PubMed PMID: 30772186; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6486428.
Miller MJ, Cook PF, Kline PW, Anderson CB, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical Function and Pre-Amputation Characteristics Explain Daily Step Count after Dysvascular Amputation. PM R. 2019 Feb 6;. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.12121. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30729727.
Zeni JA Jr, Flowers P, Bade M, Cheuy V, Stevens-Lapsley J, Snyder-Mackler L. Stiff knee gait may increase risk of second total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Res. 2019 Feb;37(2):397-402. doi: 10.1002/jor.24175. Epub 2018 Dec 17. PubMed PMID: 30387528.
Loyd BJ, Kittelson AJ, Forster J, Stackhouse S, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Development of a reference chart to monitor postoperative swelling following total knee arthroplasty. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2019;22:1-8.
Kline PW, Melanson EL, Sullivan WJ, Blatchford PJ, Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Improving physical activity through adjunct telerehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trial protocol. Phys Ther. 2019;
99(1):37-45.
Bamman MM, Cutter GR, Brienza DM, Chae J, Corcos DM, DeLuca S, Field-Fote E, Fouad MN, Lang CE, Lindblad A, Motl RW, Perna CG, Reisman D, Saag KM, Savitz SI, Schmitz KH, Stevens-Lapsley J, Whyte J, Winstein CJ, Michel ME. Medical Rehabilitation: Guidelines to Advance the Field with High-Impact Clinical Trials. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018 Aug 24. pii: S0003-9993(18)31113-4. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.08.173. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30148997.
Myers CA, Laz PJ, Shelburne KB, Judd DL, Huff DN, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter PJ. The impact of hip implant alignment on muscle and joint loading during dynamic activities. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2018 Mar;53:93-100. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.02.010. Epub 2018 Feb 14. PubMed PMID: 29482087; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5890933.
Miller MJ, Magnusson DM, Lev G, Fields TT, Cook PF, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Relationships Among Perceived Functional Capacity, Self-Efficacy, and Disability After Dysvascular Amputation. PM R. 2018 Mar 24. pii: S1934-1482(18)30163-1. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.03.014. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29580940.
Maffiuletti NA, Gondin J, Place N, Stevens-Lapsley J, Vivodtzev I, Minetto MA. The Clinical Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: What Are We Overlooking? Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Dec 9. pii: S0003-9993(17)31395-3. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.10.028. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29233625.
Gustavson AM, Falvey JR, Forster JE, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Predictors of Functional Change in a Skilled Nursing Facility Population. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2017 Jun 21. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000137. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28650398.
Loyd BJ, Jennings JM, Falvey JR, Kim RH, Dennis DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Magnitude of Deformity Correction May Influence Recovery of Quadriceps Strength After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0883-5403(17)30352-2. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.04.030. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28559195.
Loyd BJ, Jennings J, Judd D, Kim R, Wolfe P, Dennis D, Stevens-Lapsley J. Influence of Hip Abductor Strength on Functional Outcomes before and after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Physical Therapy. 2017 August 09. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzx066.
Paxton RJ, Forster J, Miller M, Gerron K, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Feasibility study for improved physical activity after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. J Aging Phys Act. 2017 Mar 24:1-21. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0268. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28338406.
Gustavson AM, Falvey JR, Jankowski CM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Public Health Impact of Frailty: Role of Physical Therapists (2017). J Frailty Aging. 2017;6(1):2-5. doi: 10.14283/jfa.2017.1. PubMed PMID: 28244550.
Miller MJ, Stevens-Lapsley J, Fields TT, Coons D, Bray-Hall S, Sullivan W, Christiansen CL. Physical activity behavior change for older veterans after dysvascular amputation. Contemp Clin Trials. 2017 Apr;55:10-15. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.01.008. Epub 2017 Jan 31. PubMed PMID: 28153768.
Bovet C, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Taylor MR. Functional Performance and Muscle Strength after Enzyme Replacement Therapy in a Patient with Pompe Disease. JSM Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 2017 January 19.
Falvey, JR, Gustavson, AM, Price, L, Papazian, L, and Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Dementia, comorbidity, and physical function in the program of all inclusive care for the elderly. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2017 Apr 21. doi: 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000131. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 28437317.
Hayes B, Kittelson A, Loyd B, Wellsandt E, Flug J, Stevens-Lapsley J. Assessing radiographic knee osteoarthritis: an online training tutorial for the Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale. MedEdPORTAL Publications. 2016;12:10503. https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10503.
Callahan DM, Tourville TW, Slauterbeck JR, Ades PA, Stevens-Lapsley J, Beynnon BD, Toth MJ. Reduced rate of knee extensor torque development in older adults with knee osteoarthritis is associated with intrinsic muscle contractile deficits. Exp Gerontol. 2015 Dec;72:16-21. PubMed PMID: 26343257; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4654635.
Bade MJ, Struessel T, Dayton M, Foran J, Kim R, Miner T, Wolfe P, Kohrt W, Dennis D, Stevens Lapsley JE. Early High-Intensity Versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2017 Sep;69(9):1360-1368. doi: 10.1002/acr.23139. Epub 2017 Aug 13.
Gustavson AM, Jones J, Morrow KJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preparing for the Future of Post-Acute Care: A Metasynthesis of Qualitative Studies. Home health care management & practice. 2017 May 01; 29(2):70-80.
Burke RE, Jones CD, Coleman EA, Falvey JR, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Ginde AA. Use of post-acute care after hospital discharge in urban and rural hospitals. The American Journal of Accountable Care. 2017;5(1):16-22.
Paxton RJ, Sherk KA, Murray AM, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Physical activity, ambulation, and comorbidities in people with diabetes and lower-limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016; 53(6): 1069–1078. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2015.08.0161.
Loyd BJ, Fields TT, Stephenson RO, Stevens-Lapsley J, Christiansen CL. Explaining 2-minute walk outcomes in Veterans with traumatic or non-traumatic lower limb amputation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(6):1035-1044. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2015.03.0038.
Spector P, Laufer Y, Gabyzon ME, Kittelson AJ, Stevens Lapsley JE, Maffiuletti NA. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy to Restore Quadriceps Muscle Function in Orthopedic Surgery Patients. A Novel Structured Approach. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. 2016 Dec; 98:2017-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.16.00192.
Falvey JR, Burke RE, Malone D, Ridgeway KJ, McManus BM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Role of Physical Therapists in Reducing Hospital Readmissions: Optimizing Outcomes for Older Adults During Care Transitions from Hospital to Community. Phys Ther. 2016 Aug;96(8):1125-34. PMID: 26939601; PMCID: PMC4992143.
Gustavson AM, Wolfe P, Falvey JR, Eckhoff DG, Toth MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Men and Women Demonstrate Differences in Early Functional Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arch Phys Med
Judd DL, Winters JD, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Effects of neuromuscular reeducation on hip mechanics and functional performance in patients after total hip arthroplasty: A case series. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2016 Feb;32:49-55. PMID:2680253; PMCID: PMC4779395.
Reeder, Blaine, Chung, Jane, & Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer. Current telerehabilitation research with older adults at home: an integrative review. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2016 Feb 4:1-6.
Dennis DA, Kittelson AJ, Yang CC, Minter TM, Kim RH, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Does tourniquet use in TKA affect recovery of lower extremity strength and function? A randomized trial. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2016 Jan;474(1):69-77. PMID: 26100254; PMCID: PMC4686529.
Stevens-Lapsley JE, Loyd BJ, Falvey JR, Figiel GJ, Kittelson AJ, Cumbler EU, Mangione KK. Progressive multi-component home-based physical therapy for deconditioned older adults following actue hospitalization: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Clin Rehabil. 2016 Aug;30(8):776-85. PubMed PMID: 26337626
Dayton MR, Judd DJ, Hogan CA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Performance-based versus self-reported outcomes using the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score after total hip arthroplasty. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Feb;95(2):132-8. PMID: 26259051.
Gaffney BM, Harris MD, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL, Shelburne KB. Multijoint compensatory effects of unilateral total knee arthroplasty during high-demand tasks. Ann Biomed Eng. 2016 Aug;44(8):2529-4. PMID: 26666227.
Kittelson AJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Schmiege SJ. Determination of pain phenotypes in knee osteoarthritis: A latent class analysis using data from the osteoarthritis initiative study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2016 May;68(5):612-20. PubMed PMID: 26414884
Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Cheuy V, Loyd B, Thigpen C, Waugh D, Kittelson A, Stevens-Lapsley J. Comparison of Performance Based Versus Self-Reported Functional Measures Early After Total Knee Arthroplasty. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2019. Washington, D.C.
Foran J, Stevens-Lapsley J, Bade M. Multimodal Conservative Management of Stiffness after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Study with Retrospective Historical Cohort Comparison. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2019. Washington, D.C.
LeDoux C, Falvey J, Forster J, Seidler K, Stevens-Lapsley J. Physical therapy improves functional performance in Medicare patients with a primary diagnosis of dementia. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2019 (platform presentation). Washington, D.C.
Gustavson AM, Moriarty D, Shelton S, Bajwa A, Ruse R, Malone D, Stevens-Lapsley J. Implementation of High-Intensity Rehabilitation in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Preliminary Results. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2019 (platform presentation). Washington, D.C.
S.M. Flynn, V.Y. Oviedo, W.N. Hoffmann, J. Stevens-Lapsley, P. Roberts, S. Bini. Reliability, Validity and Usability of a digital education and self-assessment app for adults with knee osteoarthritis. International Gerontechnology Conference. St. Petersburg, FL. Gerontechnology 2018;17
Gustavson AM, Malone D, Boxer RS, Saboorizadeh M, Ruse R, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Interpreting the Impact of Physical Function in Skilled Nursing Facility Residents. American Medical Director’s Association Conference 2018. Grapevine, Texas. J Am Med Dir Assoc, 19(3), B27. doi:10.1016/j.jamda.2017.12.083.
Gustavson A, Baym C, Maurer D, Stolpher S, Ruse R, Malone D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Using data to characterize a skilled nursing facility population: preliminary results to inform clinical decision-making tools. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, LA, 2018.
Miller M.J., Magnusson D.M., Lev G., Fields T.T., Cook P.F., Stevens-Lapsley J.E., Christiansen C.L. (2017) Relationships among perceived functional capacity, self-efficacy, and disability after dysvascular amputation. (National Institute on Aging Directors Regional Meeting, Aurora, CO. November 2017)
Falvey, JR, Papazian, L, Burkhardt, B, Gustavson (Kosir), AM, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Short Physical Performance Battery Scores Predict Hospitalization Risk in Older Adults Receiving Long Term Services and Supports. Accepted for presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans LA, Feb. 2018.
Falvey, JR, Burke, RE, Nuccio, E, Forster, JE, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Predictors of Hospital Readmission from Home Health Care Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Accepted for presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, New Orleans LA, Feb. 2018.
Loyd, BJ, Gerron, K, Ruse, R, Iannitto, JL. Pineda, M, Hogan, C, Dayton, M, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. An Innovative Approach to Measuring the Trajectory of Lower Extremity Swelling Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Combined Sections Meeting; 2018 Feb. 21-24. New Orleans, LA.
Cheuy, VA, Loyd, BJ, Hafner, WB, Iannitto, JL, Kittelson, AJ, Waugh, D, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Influence of diabetes on the recovery trajectories of patients’ physical function deficits after total knee arthroplasty. APTA Combined Sections Meeting; 2018 Feb. 21-24. New Orleans, LA.
Falvey, JR, Nuccio, E, Bade, M, Burke, RE, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Utilization of Rehabilitation Services Is Associated with Better Functional Outcomes and Reduced Readmissions for Medicare Home Health Users Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. (Academy Health Annual Research Meeting. Top Abstracts Section, Surgical and Perioperative Care Special Interest Group Meeting, New Orleans, LA 2018).
Miller M.J., Magnusson D.M., Lev G., Fields T.T., Cook P.F., Stevens-Lapsley J.E., Christiansen C.L. (2017) Relationships among perceived functional capacity, self-efficacy, and disability after dysvascular amputation. (National Institute on Aging Directors Regional Meeting, Aurora, CO. November 2017)
Loyd, BJ, Gerron, K, Ruse, R, Iannitto, JL. Pineda, M, Hogan, C, Dayton, M, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. An Innovative Approach to Measuring the Trajectory of Lower Extremity Swelling Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Combined Sections Meeting; 2018 Feb. 21-24. New Orleans, LA.
Falvey, JR, Nuccio, E, Bade, M, Burke, RE, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Utilization of Rehabilitation Services Is Associated with Better Functional Outcomes and Reduced Readmissions for Medicare Home Health Users Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. (Academy Health Annual Research Meeting. Top Abstracts Section, Surgical and Perioperative Care Special Interest Group Meeting, New Orleans, LA 2018).
Falvey, JR, Nuccio, E, Bade, M, Burke, RE, Struessel, T, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Recovery of Physical Function and Hospital Readmissions in Medicare Fee For Service Beneficiaries After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Continued Importance of Rehabilitation. (Center on Health Services Research and Training Summer Institute, Boston, MA, June 2017).
Cheuy, VA, Loyd, BJ, Hafner, WB, Iannitto, JL, Kittelson, AJ, Waugh, D, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Influence of diabetes on the recovery trajectories of patients’ physical function deficits after total knee arthroplasty. APTA Combined Sections Meeting; 2018 Feb. 21-24. New Orleans, LA.
Falvey, JR, Nuccio, E, Bade, M, Burke, RE, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Utilization of Rehabilitation Services Is Associated with Better Functional Outcomes and Reduced Readmissions for Medicare Home Health Users Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. (Academy Health Annual Research Meeting. Top Abstracts Section, Surgical and Perioperative Care Special Interest Group Meeting, New Orleans, LA 2017).
Falvey, JR, Nuccio, E, Bade, M, Burke, RE, Struessel, T, Stevens-Lapsley, JE. Recovery of Physical Function and Hospital Readmissions in Medicare Fee For Service Beneficiaries After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Continued Importance of Rehabilitation. (Center on Health Services Research and Training Summer Institute, Boston, MA, June 2017).
Iannitto JL, Loyd BJ, Johnson R, Eschen C, Levy D, Jennings J, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Assessment of commonly used measures of lower extremity swelling following total knee arthroplasty [abstract]. In: Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology; 2017 Apr 22-25; Chicago, IL. Bethesda (MD): AAA; 2017. Abstract nr 4489.
Gustavson AM, Falvey JR, King D, Smith R, Maurer D, Baym C, Malone D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. A Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Function for Patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting (poster presentation). San Antonio, TX. February 2017
Loyd BJ, Hafner W, Himawan M, Kittelson AJ, Waugh D, DelGiorno J, Burnikel B, Stevens-Lapsley J. Performance verses self-reported outcomes after total knee arthroplasty in a large prospective cohort of patients seen as part of routine clinical practice. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 2017.
Loyd BJ, Hafner W, Kittelson AJ, Waugh D, DelGiorno J, Stevens-Lapsley J. Using a large prospective cohort of patients to examine differences in performance and self-reported outcomes following Total Knee Replacement. American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Washington D.C. November 2016.
Stevens-Lapsley JE, Kittelson AK, Laufer Y, Gabyzon M, Spector P, Maffiuletti NA. An Algorithm for NMES Therapy after Knee Surgery: A Novel Structured Approach. International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology. Chicago, IL. July 2016.
Stevens-Lapsley JE, Kittelson AK, Laufer Y, Gabyzon M, Spector P, Maffiuletti NA. An Algorithm for NMES Therapy after Knee Surgery: A Novel Structured Approach. International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology. Chicago, IL.
Falvey,JR, Price,L, Muller,M, Papazian,L, Gustavson,AM, and Stevens-Lapsley,JE. Prognostic Value of Physical Performance in the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Accepted for presentation at the Center on Health Services Research and Training Summer Institute in Boston, MA. June 2016
Hayes B, Kittelson A, Loyd B, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Assessing Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis: An Online Training Tutorial for the Kellgren-Lawrence Grading Scale [poster presentation]. Experimental Biology. San Diego, CA. Award recipient for best Capstone presentation for Modern Human Anatomy program. April 2016
Dennis D, Bade M, Foran J, Kim R, Miner T, Dayton M, Struessel T, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Highintensity versus low-intensity rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled Trial. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. March 2016
Hasson D, Kittelson AJ, Hogan C, Somoza F, Dayton M, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Inflammation and the Discrepancy Between Radiography And Pain In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. March 2016
Miner TM, Paxton RJ, Kim RH, Yang C, Downing T, Forster J, Dennis DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preoperative quadriceps activation deficits are related to activation deficits after total knee arthroplasty. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. March 2016
Myers CA, Shelburne KB, Laz PJ, Judd DL, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Rullkoetter PJ. The impact of hip implant positioning on muscle and joint loading during a dynamic step down. Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. March 2016
Murray A, Gaffney B, Davidson B, Christiansen C, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Stair Climb Performance and Movement Compensations in Patients with Diabetes and Transtibial Amputation. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Murray A, Paxton R, Larson M, Schultz M, Christiansen C, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Characterization of Physical Activity Levels Following Dysvascular Transtibial Amputation. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Bade M, Stevens-Lapsley JE. High-Intensity versus Low-Intensity Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA February 2016
Stolper S, Reeder B, Christiansen C, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Exploring Patient Rehabilitation Experience after Lower Limb Amputation: A Qualitative Analysis. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Huang C, Paxton RJ, Downing T, Miner T, Kim R, Papazian L, Forster J, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Preoperative quadriceps activation deficits are related to activation deficits after total knee arthroplasty. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Loyd BJ, Bade MJ, Paxton RJ, Stackhouse S, Dayton MR, Eckhoff D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Poor quadriceps activation 72 hours after total knee replacement is related to poor functional performance at 1 month. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Loyd BJ, Kittelson A, Waugh D, DelGiorno J, Burnikel B, Hoogeboom T, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Examination of Selection Bias in Arthroplasty Research using Clinically Collected Data. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Kittelson A, Loyd BJ, DelGiorno J, Waugh DA, Forster JE, van Buuren S, van Meeteren NLU, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Development of Reference Charts for Functional Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: a Strategy for Improved Monitoring of Postoperative Rehabilitation. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Judd DL, Loyd BJ, Jennings J, Baym CL, Dennis D, Struessel T, Wolfe P, Stevens-Lapsley JE. The relation of hip abductor strength to functional performance before and after TKA. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Falvey JR, Kosir A, Papazian L, Cobo B, Shaver J, Krigbaum LA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Physical performance in the PACE population: Preliminary results from the Innnovage Prevention of Functional Decline and Falls quality improvement project. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Kosir A, Falvey JR, King D, Smith R, Maurer D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Capacity for functional improvement in a medically-complex skilled nursing facility population: Preliminary results. Combined Sections Meeting, APTA, Anaheim, CA. February 2016
Non Peer Reviewed Scientific and Professional Presentations
Local
A New Era for Rehabilitation after Total Joint Replacement. Modern Human Anatomy Program. University of Colorado. November 2017.
A Focus on Function: Reducing avoidable hospital readmissions; Interdisciplinary Grand Rounds, UCHealth. October 2017.
The Sky’s the Limit: Revolutionizing Geriatric Rehabilitation Practice and Outcomes; Physical Therapy Program 70th Anniversary Educational Sessions. September 2017.
Optimizing Physical Function in Older Adult Veterans; VA Morning Report Session. March 2017.
The Value of Post-Professional Residency, Fellowship and PhD Training; webinar presented with Michael Bade, PT, PhD. October 2016
Big Data in Rehabilitation, ACCORDS Big Data Workshop.October 2016
Optimizing Physical Function in Older Adult Veterans; VA Joint Grand Rounds; MIRECC, COIN, GRECC. October 2016
Maximizing Veteran Physical Function after Hospitalization. Denver VA Research Day.April 2016
National/International
The Value of Post-Professional Residency, Fellowship and PhD Training. APTA Student Conclave, Portland, Oregon, October 2017.
Optimizing Rehabilitation after Total Knee Replacement in a Changing Health Care Arena, Duke University. July 2017.
A Health Services Research Agenda: Is Undertreatment of Patients a Problem in Bundling …or in Other Alternative Payment Models? CoHSTAR Conference, Boston. June 2017.
Advances in TKA rehab and How They Relate to Bundled Payment; Part of Rehabilitation for Older Adults: Consensus and Controversies, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, PA. October 2016.
Rehabilitation Strategies to Improve Function in Older Veterans, GRECC Directors Forum. September 2016
Recruitment and Retention. NIH NCMRR Clinical Trials Workshop; Co-hosted by the REACT Center, Bethesda, MD. September 2016.
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