Professional Bio

Educational Preparation:

Ph.D. (Clinical Science), University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, 2012.

M.P.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 2005.

B.A. (Molecular Biology), University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, 1998.

Professional Memberships:

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) - orthopedic, geriatric, and research sections
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

Clinical Expertise & Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Instructor, America
  • Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Research & Scholarship

Research Interests:

Rehabilitation following Total Knee Arthroplasty

Improving Function with Weight-bearing Biofeedback

Recent Publications:

Lutz GJ, Bremner SN, Bade MJ. Identification of myosin light chains in Rana Pipiens skeletal muscle and their expression patterns along single fibers. J Exp Biol. 2001; 204:4237-48

Rapport MJ, Rodriguez J, Bade MJ. Use of a community volunteer program to develop value for patient centered care in physical therapy education. J. Phys. Ther. Educ. 2010; 24(2):53-59.

Bade MJ, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Total knee arthroplasty outcomes pre-operatively, 1 month, and 6 months post-operatively compared to healthy adults. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2010; 40(9):559-567.

Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Judd D, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Weight-bearing asymmetry during sit to stand transitions related to impairment and functional mobility after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011; 92(10):1624-9.

Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Early high-intensity rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty improves outcomes. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011; 41(12): 932-941.

Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Restoration of physical function in patients following total knee arthroplasty - an update on rehabilitation practices. Curr Opin Rheumatol. 2012; 24(2):208-214.

Bade MJ, Wolfe P, Zeni JA, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Snyder-Mackler L. Predicting poor physical performance after total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Res. In press.

Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Weitzenkamp DA, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study. Gait Posture. In press.

Stevens-Lapsley JE, Bade MJ, Shulman BC, Kohrt WM, Dayton MR. Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Early Knee Strength But Not Functional Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty. In press.

Dayton MR, Bade MJ, Muratore T, Shulman BC, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Minimally Invasive Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Implications for Recovery. J Knee Surg. In press.

Recent Presentations:

Bade MJ, Reynolds M, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. Weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract accepted for the APTA Combined Sections Meeting Jan, 2013.

Bade MJ, Reynolds M, Davidson BS, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Christiansen CL. (Sept. 2012) Weight-bearing biofeedback training following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Abstract accepted for the 15th Annual Rehabilitation Education Forum at the University of Colorado Hospital.

Dayton MR, Bade MJ, Shulman BC, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Feb, 2012) Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty: impact on knee strength and functional performance. Presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Luce M, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Feb, 2012) Factors predicting weight-bearing asymmetry 1 month after unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Presented at at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Bade MJ, Dayton MR, Shulman BC, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Feb. 2012) Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty improves early knee strength but not functional performance: a randomized controlled trial. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Dayton MR, Bade MJ, Shulman BC, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Nov. 2011) Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty: impact on knee strength and functional performance. Presented at American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Muratore T, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Bade MJ, Armour J, Dayton M. (July 2011) Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty: does technique affect implant positioning? Presented at the Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting.

Bade MJ, Christiansen CL, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Feb. 2011) The relationship between weight bearing asymmetry, quadriceps strength, and stair climbing time after total knee arthroplasty. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Bade MJ, Struessel T, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Nov. 2010) Early progressive rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty improves outcomes. Presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting.

Christiansen CL, Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Sept. 2010) Rehabilitation implications related to weight-bearing asymmetry after total knee arthroplasty. Presented at the 13th Annual Rehabilitation Education Forum at the University of Colorado Hospital.

Bade MJ, Wolfe P, Zeni JA, Stevens-Lapsley JE, Snyder-Mackler L. (Feb. 2010) Determination of optimal timing for total knee arthroplasty using preoperative clinical measures. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Bade MJ, Struessel TA, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Feb. 2010) Quadriceps strength and stair climbing time after total knee arthroplasty. Presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting.

Bade MJ. (Jan. 2010) Lower Extremity Osteoarthritis and Replacement. 3.5 day presentation in Masaya, Nicaragua.

Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (Aug. 2009) Total knee arthroplasty outcomes compared to age-matched healthy adults pre-operatively and 6 months post-operatively. Presented at the APTA Section on Research meeting.

Bade MJ, Balter JE, Kramer LR, Kohrt WM, Stevens-Lapsley JE. (May 2009) Relationship between limb unloading and quadriceps strength loss after total knee arthroplasty. Presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

Awards & Recognition

2011, 2010: Adopt-A-Doc Award, APTA Section on Geriatrics.

2011: Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship II, University of Colorado Denver.

2010: Foundation for Physical Therapy Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship I, University of Colorado Denver.

2008: Outstanding PhD Student in Clinical Investigation Award, University of Colorado Denver.