Research—Externally Funded Research Projects

Our faculty are principal investigators on research projects with over $1 million dollars in grant funding.

Active Grant-Funded Research

  • Maluf, KS (PI):  “Effects of Psychosocial Stress on Intrinsic Activation of Human Motor Neurons”.  NIH (NIAMS)
  • Maluf KS (P.I.).  “Evaluation of a Novel Biofeedback Approach in Patients with Work-related Neck Pain”. Foundation for Physical Therapy, Magistro Grant
  • Struessel T, May J, Carpenter K, Sonnenberg E, Mintken P.   “An Evidence-Based Paradigm: Student Perceived Barriers to Learning and Practicing Spinal Manipulation”.   American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
  • Melanson EL (PI) “Energy Expenditure & Activity During & After Exercise-Induced Weight Loss”.  National Institutes of Health
  • Rapport. MJ. President’s Teaching and Learning Collaborative, University of Colorado (President Hank Brown)
  • Schenkman M (P.I.).  “Exercise intervention for people with Parkinson’s disease”. NIH, NICHHD) 
  • Stevens J.  “NMES after Total Knee Arthroplasty to Counter Quadriceps Muscle Activation Deficits”.  Foundation for Physical Therapy Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge Grant
  • Stevens J.  “Optimizing Lower Extremity Muscle Function after Total Knee Arthroplasty”. American College of Rheumatology New Investigator Award
  • Valvano, J, Carollo, J, Boulter, T. “Measurement of Voluntary Motor Control in the Child with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy”. Research Institute, The Children’s Hospital of Denver