Mary Christenson received her Ph.D. in Health and Behavior Sciences in 2008 from the University of Colorado. As an Associate Professor at Regis University’s School of Physical Therapy in Denver, Colorado, her current focus is on health and wellness, chronic disease management including inflammatory arthritis, and cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. Clinically, she consults with patients affected by post-polio syndrome. She recently completed designation as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) through the University of Tennessee and is licensed as an Animal Physical Therapist in the State of Colorado.
Dr. Christenson’s scholarly interests include strategies to enhance physical activity in individuals with arthritis using a community-based research approach. Her focus includes examination of the systemic effects of inflammation on individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. Her community-based research projects as well as chronic disease management strategies have been presented at meetings such as the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, the APTA Annual Conference and Exposition, APTA Combined Sections Meeting, and the International CARE IV conference in France.
