Paula M. Ludewig, PhD, PT
Program in Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
ludew001@umn.edu
Position:
Associate Professor
Education:
PhD in Exercise Science, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, May 1998.
MA in Physical Therapy (post-professional), The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, August 1994.
BA in Physical Therapy, The College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN, August 1987.
Teaching Responsibilities:
Biomechanics, Advanced Biomechanics, Research Problems
Research Interests:
Biomechanical mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury and rehabilitation, particularly regarding shoulder dysfunction. Collaborative research with University of Minnesota Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Institute (www.sportsdoc.umn.edu)
Selected Publications:
Ludewig PM, Cook TM, Nawoczenski DA: Three-dimensional scapular orientation and muscle activity at selected positions of humeral elevation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 24(2):57-65, 1996.
Ludewig PM, Cook TM: Alterations in shoulder kinematics and associated muscle activity in people with symptoms of shoulder impingement. Phys Ther; 80(3):276-291; 2000.
Ludewig PM, Cook TM, Shields RK: Technical note: Comparison of surface sensor and bone-fixed measurement of humeral motion. J Applied Biomech; 18:163-170; 2002.
Ludewig PM, Cook TM: Translations of the humerus in persons with shoulder impingement symptoms. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 32:248-259; 2002.
Borstad JD, Ludewig PM: Comparison of scapular kinematics between elevation and lowering of the arm in the scapular plane. Clin Biomech; 17:650-659; 2002.
Nawoczenski DA, Clobes SM, Gore SL, Neu JL, Olsen JE, Borstad JD, Ludewig PM: Three-dimensional shoulder kinematics during a pressure relief technique and wheelchair transfer. Arch Phys Med Rehabil; 84(9);1293-1300; 2003.
Rundquist PJ, Anderson DD, Guanche CA, Ludewig PM: Shoulder kinematics in subjects with frozen shoulder. Arch Phys Med Rehabil; 84(10);1473-1479; 2003.
Ludewig PM, Borstad JD: Effects of a home exercise program on shoulder pain and functional status in construction workers. Occ Environ Med; 60:841-849; 2003.
Ludewig PM, Hoff MS, Osowski EA, Meschke SA, Rundquist PJ: Relative balance of serratus anterior and upper trapezius muscle activity during push-up exercises. Am J Sports Med; 32:484-493; 2004.
Ludewig PM, Behrens SA, Meyer SM, Spoden SM, Wilson LA: Three-dimensional clavicular motion during arm elevation: reliability and descriptive data. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther; 34:140-149; 2004.
Rundquist PJ, Ludewig PM: Patterns of motion loss in subjects wiht idiopathic loss of shoulder range of motion. Clin. Biomech; 19:810-818; 2004.
Rundquist PJ, Ludewig PM: Correlation of 3-dimensional shoulder kinematics to function in subjectgs with idiopathic loss of shoulder range of motion. Phys Ther; 85:636-647;2005.
Borstad JD, Ludewig PM: The effect of long versus short pectoralis minor resting length on scapular kinematics in healthy individuals. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther; 35:227-238; 2005.
Articles In Press or Accepted for Publication:
Ludewig PM, Hoff MS, Osowski EA, Meschke SA, Rundquist PJ: Relative balance of serratus anterior and upper trapezius muscle activity during push-up exercises. Am J Sports Med (in press).
Current Funded Research:
University of Minnesota Graduate School Grant In Aid, "Development and Validation of an Ultrasound Measure of Subacromial Space Reductions".
NIH R15/National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research in collaboration with Ithaca College, “Kinematic Mechanisms of Shoulder Pain in Spinal Cord Injury”.
PI: Deb Nawoczenski.
NIH K01/National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, “Biomechanically Based Shoulder Rehabilitation Strategies”.
Memberships & Scientific Activities:
American Physical Therapy Association
Orthopaedics, and Research Sections
American Society of Biomechanics
International Society of Biomechanics
International Shoulder Group
Associate Editor, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Current PhD Students:
Jonathan F Reynolds, MSc, PT - PhD Candidate
Cort J Cieminski, MS, PT, ATC, CSCS - PhD Candidate
Dan Hasset, PT, cred MDT
Vandana Phadke, BPT
Ward Glasoe, MA, PT, ATC