Educational Preparation:
PhD, Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Colorado
Master of Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Colorado State University, 1996
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Colorado, 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology, University of Colorado, 1978
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Recent Publications/Presentations:
Christenson, M., Mulligan, N., & Whipple, J. (2006). Effectiveness of Student Performance in the Clinic: Use of Functional Outcome Measures. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA.
Smith, M. B., Christenson, M. E., Tschoepe, B. A., Gorman I., & Scherer, S. (2006). Effect of a supervised walking program to enhance physical activity in the elderly. Platform presentation at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA.
Tschoepe, C. A., Gorman, I., Scherer, S., Christenson, M. E., & Smith, M. B. (2006). Effect of a supervised web supported walking program for a University workforce. Platform presentation at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA.
Scherer, S. A., Tschoepe, B. A., Gorman, I., Smith, M. B., Christenson, M. E. (2006). Experiential learning in health promotion for physical therapy students. Platform presentation at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, San Diego, CA.
Smith, M. B., Tschoepe, B. & Christenson, M. (2005). Effect of once a week resistance training on strength, physical frailty and functional performance. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, New Orleans, LA.
Christenson, M. (2004, October). A wellness approach to aging. Session conducted at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, San Antonio, TX.
Kennedy, C. & Christenson, M.. (1998) Impact of Physical Activity on Social Interaction, Life Satisfaction and Perceived Health Status in Mexican American Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Physical Therapy, 78(5), p. S44.
Poster presented at the meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington D.C.
Clinical Expertise/Certification:
Rheumatology, clinical education, wellness and health, general orthopedics
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Community Service:
Arthritis Advisory Council
Arthritis Foundation - Trainer for instructor/leader workshop
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Course Responsibilities:
Health and Wellness in PT Practice
Professional Issues
Biomechanics
Clinical Education I-IV
Management Applications of Physiology II
Mentoring in PT
Link to CV (.pdf format)
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