Rehabilitation Research at University of Colorado Hospital
University of Colorado Hospital participates in various rehabilitation research studies so that we can offer our patients the most advanced therapies available.
Rehabilitation Research Trials
Total Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Studies
Principal Investigator, Jennifer Stevens PT, PhD, (303) 372-9170.
- Investigating the effects of progressive voluntary exercise and neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with voluntary exercise.
- Comparing outcomes between minimally invasive total knee replacement and traditional total knee replacement surgery.
Parkinson's Research Study
Principal Investigator, Tim Wimbish MS, CCC-SLP, (720) 848-3803.
In conjunction with Dr. Laurie Ramig and Dr. Jeri Logemann.
- Studying the effects of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (therapy for loss of voice due to Parkinson’s Disease) on the swallowing function of patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Vestibular Rehabilitation on Multiple Sclerosis Related Fatigue
Principle Investigator, Jeff Hebert PT, MS, (720) 848-2029.
- Investigating the possible benefit of Vestibular Rehabilitation (balance and eye movement training), never before used, on upright postural control (shaking while sitting or standing) and self-reported fatigue in people with Multiple Sclerosis.