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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 2h

Looking at the #ACR25 schedule and sifting through the poster sessions - it looks like we have a small but mighty group in orthopedics and low back pain 💃

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(0765–0771) Orthopedics, Low Back Pain, & Rehabilitation Poster Archives - ACR Meeting Abstracts

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 8d

Excited to have such high engagement at VA Research Day this year!
We even got to measure our grip strength and walking speed 🚶🏻‍♀️💪

Woman standing in front of research board with a poster presentation at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC. The poster covers preoperative factors associated with Veteran Outcomes after total knee arthroscopy.

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 10d

Excited to see all the posters today and tomorrow!
My poster will be #30 💃

RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · 10d

VA Research Days are here! 👏 Don't miss posters from RESTORE members, Audrey and @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social, today & tomorrow to learn about the innovative rehab science happening at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC! #VAResearchDays #movement4everyone

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RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · 13d

It’s the last day of #FallPreventionWeek, but fall prevention can happen every day!🌟Check out the @cucenteronaging.bsky.social's latest Research Spotlight featuring Dr. Alexander Garbin, RESTORE's Director of Falls Prevention. #movement4everyone

🔗Read here: linktr.ee/restore_team

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View restore_team’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like Spotify here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 13d

Excited for #ACR25 and to be an #ACRambassador but I think I'll be sticking to 🦋 > 🙅‍♀️ !
I've never been to Chicago before so it will be an all around new experience!
#PhDSky

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Social Media

Learn how you can connect with the ACR through popular social networking channels.

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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 21d

Fewer girls are playing sports after govt erected barriers for girls to play sports.
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Early dropoff in girls' school sports linked to new gender confirmation forms

Province's new requirements are already having impacts on girls' sports in junior high

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cuphysmed.bsky.social @cuphysmed.bsky.social · 24d

#Newpub in @jorthopres.bsky.social by Drs. Forster, Peters, Christiansen, @jslapsley.bsky.social, @michaelbade.bsky.social & team on Preoperative and Post- #Rehabilitation Predictors of #GaitBiomechanics Six Months After Total #KneeArthroplasty. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40923522/

Preoperative and Post-Rehabilitation Predictors of Gait Biomechanics Six Months After Total Knee Arthroplasty - PubMed

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the preoperative predictors of gait biomechanics 6 months after unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There were 126 participants (age 64.4 ± 7.1...

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 23d

Ten days to go before my comprehensive exam! Flattered to have a Larry visit just in time!

#phdsky

Image of a crochet lama on a desk with a sticky note saying good luck preparing for comps

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · 29d

Excited to see who is interested in rehabilitation science 🚀 our panel has PhD students from different backgrounds joining who can answer questions about persuing residency before a PhD, transitioning from clinical work, direct DPT to PhD, and beyond!

RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · 29d

Final week to register!⏳Attendees who register through the official link are eligible for an application fee waiver - don't miss your chance to dive into our Rehab Science PhD program!

application.admissions.ucdenver.edu/register/RHS...

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎉🎉 Great listen!

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excited to chat with everyone and see what questions everyone has!

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Sep 3

How long does it take you to walk to the VA? 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏎️
Total time was closer to 8 minutes with crosswalks 🤣

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Sep 2

This!!

Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Sep 2

Looking to join the rehab community on 🦋 in Colorado? Join the discussion and help building our community in the world beyond ☠️ 🌱🌿🌻

go.bsky.app/GjWaJaY

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Aug 13

In our latest podcast on #movement4everyone we dive into MOBILITY as part of our Age Friendly series 🎙️🎙️🎙️ with our guest Dr. Mariana Wingood! 🏃🚶🧘

#phdsky #physicaltherapy #physicalactivity #agefriendly
@melissa-tran.bsky.social @cu-restore-team.bsky.social
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Physical Activity and Mobility with Dr. Mariana Wingood | Age-Friendly Series

Movement4Everyone Podcast | Rehabilitation research optimizing older adult quality-of-life · Episode

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cuphysmed.bsky.social @cuphysmed.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Newpub in J Neurol Phys Ther. by Drs. Manago, Van Valkenburgh, Boncella, Christiansen & team on Blood Flow Restriction Training in People With #ParkinsonDisease: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40737203/

Blood Flow Restriction Training in People With Parkinson Disease: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study - PubMed

Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A539).

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Jul 1

Very thankful for all the support from the @cu-restore-team.bsky.social and my mentors! #phdsky

RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · Jun 30

Congratulations to @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social on receiving the 2025 @foundation4pt.bsky.social PODS I Award funded by the Charlene Mae Endowment Fund! 👏This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding potential and commitment to advancing physical therapy research. #movement4everyone

Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · Jun 17

A nice piece on the white family and what’s been left behind!

“Traveling on a roadway by bicycle is not in the wrong place at the wrong time. Vehicular homicide is homicide.”

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Family of Colorado cyclist pushes for change, driver responsible for his death to be sentenced

YouTube video by CBS Colorado

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · May 23

So excited to have Morgan on the team!!
#phdsky #postdoc

Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · May 22

Well done Wes!!
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RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · May 20

TIGRR 2026 applications open July 1st! 🚨This workshop, designed for early-career investigators, offers one-on-one mentorship, expert guidance, and a proven path to research funding success! 👏

🔗Learn more: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physical-the...

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · May 16

Bike to work day is fast approaching! Join the pledge if you are able and help reduce congestion and improve air quality! June 25th!
Join our "CU Anschutz Rehabilitation Science" team in the pledge! 🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚋🚌

#biketowork #CUanschutz #simplestepstobetterair

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Bike to Work Day Summer | Denver Regional Council of Governments

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · May 13

AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare?

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Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · May 13

A great listen!

Nina Carson @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social · May 9

Haha nope I can’t! So much to do in that much time 🤗

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