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Margaret L. Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Professor & Director of the Physical Therapy Program and Assistant Dean of Allied Health, School of Medicine

Office:
University of Colorado Denver
Physical Therapy Program - C244
Education Building 2 South
13121 E. 17th Avenue - PO Box 6508
Room 3114
Aurora, CO 80045

LINK TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE LABORATORY

Phone:
303-724-9375
Email:
margaret.schenkman@uchsc.edu

Professional Credentials, Licensure, and Certification(s)

  • PT Licenses: Colorado (active), Massachusetts (active)

Institution & Location Degree Yr. Conferred Field of Study

  • Boston University MS 1980 Physical Therapy

  • Yale University PhD 1974 Microbiology

  • Purdue University BS 1968 Chemistry

Offices, Membership in Professional Organizations, Advisory Councils, Boards, etc.

  • Data Safety Management Board for a multicenter investigation of surgical interventions for Parkinson's disease; Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL (2001-present)

  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Neurological Physical Therapy (2001-present)

  • Editorial Board Member, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2007-present)

  • Manuscript Reviewer for:
    Physical Therapy
    Journal of the American Geriatric Society
    Parkinson's Disease & Related Disorders
    Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Neurology

Major Research and Professional Interests

  • Parkinson's disease

  • Models and frameworks for clinical practice

  • Analysis of functional movement

Clinical Practice

  • Neurologic physical therapy with an emphasis on Parkinson's disease

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Neuroscience
  • Patient Care Seminar series (both Entry-level DPT and Transition DPT Programs)

Service Activities

  • Chair: Department Advisory Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Member: Rehabilitation Science & Engineering Consortium, Department of PM&R
  • Member: Department of PM&R - ICR Funding Committee

Research Grants

  • Function, and Parkinson's Disease. NIH.HD43770, 2003-2007 ($1.125 million direct over five years)

Recent Publications

  • Morey M, Dubbert PM, Doyle M, MacAller H, Crowley GM, Kuchibhatla M, Schenkman M , Horner RD. From Supervised to Unsupervised Exercise: Factors Associated With Exercise Adherence. J Aging and Physical Activity , 2003 11, 351-368.
  • Schenkman M. Parkinson’s disease. Update on anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and treatment.  In: Riolo L (Editor).  Topics in Physical Therapy;  Neurology. (An APTA Home Study Course) Chapter 6.  American Physical Therapy Association, 2003, Alexandria, VA (pp. 6-1 through 6-75)
  • Scott J, Schenkman M, Moore L. An Exploration of Communication and Leadership in the Nursing Home: Setting the Stage for Sustainable Change. Journal of Nursing Care Quality 2004;19: 242-252
  • Cutson TM, Zhu C, Whetten K, Schenkman M. Observations of  Spouse-Patient Dyads  with Parkinson's Disease over Five Years. J Neuro PT. J Neuro Phys Ther 2004;28:122-128
  • Cress ME, Petrella JK,  Moore TL, Schenkman M.  Continuous scale-Physical Functional Performance: validation of the short version Phys Ther. 2005;85:329-335
  • Schenkman, M, Deutsch, J, Gill-Body, K, An Integrated Framework for Decision-Making in Neurological Physical Therapy Practice. Phys Ther 2006;86;1681-1702
  • Hearty T, Schenkman M, Kohrt W, Cress ME.  Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance Test:  Appropriateness for Middle Aged Adults With and Without Parkinson’s Disease  JNPT 2007;31:64-70
  • Schenkman M, Hall D, Kumar R, Kohrt WM. Endurance Exercise Training to Improve Economy of Movement of People With Parkinson Disease: Three Case Reports. Phys Ther 2008;88:63-76
  • Jankowski C, Gozansky W, Van Pelt RE, Schenkman ML, Wolfe P, Relative Contributions of Adiposity and Muscularity to Physical Function in Older Adults (Obesity, In Press)