Maura Iversen (she/her)


Dean of the College of Health & Wellness College of Health & Wellness Providence

Biography

I am an epidemiologist and behavioral scientist who specializes in the design and analysis of interventions to promote healthy behaviors and enhance adherence to medical and nonpharmacologic therapies. I have a broad background in physical therapy, public health, behavioral science and clinical epidemiology. With more than 20 years of higher education administration and leadership, I have overseen the creation and implementation of numerous health professional curricula and professional accreditation reports. My research combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluate outcomes and to develop novel patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). As PI or co-Investigator on several foundation, university- and NIH-funded grants and as the behavioral scientist and epidemiologist, I provide lectures on research methodology and outcomes assessment and rehabilitation internationally and nationally. I am an APTA Worthingham Fellow, a Fellow and Scholar of the National Academy of Practice, a Distinguished Educator and Scholar of the American College of Rheumatology and a Fulbright Research Scholar. In 2026, I was named a Master of the American College of Rheumatology.

Education

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Physical Therapy

Doctor of Science, Harvard University
Behavioral Science

MPH, Boston University

BS, Simmons University
Biology, Physical Therapy

Problem-based Learning Instructor and Designer
McGill University, Canada

Certificated Online Curriculum Design and Instruction
Simmons University

Certified Focus Group Leader
John Snow INC

CITI Certification
Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Physical Therapist
Mass Board of Allied Health

Master Designation
American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals

Distinguished Educator Award
American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals

Excellence in Community Engagement Award
Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Keynote: Applying Learnings from the implementation of a treat–to-target quality improvement programme to advanced nursing practice in Ireland.
Irish Rheumatology Nursing Annual Meeting. Dublin, Ireland

Lifetime Achievement Award
American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Arthritis Content Expert
APTA Media Corps, American Physical Therapy Association

Consultant
Singapore Ministry of Health

ACR/ARP Distinguished Scholar
American College of Rheumatology

Fulbright Scholar European Division
US J William Fulbright

Invited Lecture: Innovative didactic and experiential learning strategies in physiotherapy.
University of Mundiapolis, Casablanca, Morocco

Catherine Worthington Fellow (FAPTA)
American Physical Therapy Association

Keynote: Effective use of technology to assist physical therapy delivery.
University of Saskatchewan, School of Physical Therapy 50th Anniversary Celebration, Saskatchewan, Canada

Physical Therapy Representative
United States Bone and Joint Osteoarthritis Initiative

Physical Therapy Representative
United States Bone and Joint Osteoarthritis Initiative

Silver Award
National Health Information Award for Patient Information

APTA Physical Therapy Representative
United States Bone and Joint Osteoarthritis Initiative

NIH Summer Institute on Mobile Technologies and Health Panelist
National Institutes of Health

Physical Therapy Representative
United States Bone and Joint Osteoarthritis Initiative

4th Place, Assistive Technology Design Competition
Products and Technologies that Change People’s Lives

Bronze Award
National Health Information

Distinguished Scholar Award
American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Keynote: Technology applications for rehabilitation and wellness.
Annual PETRA Conference, Crete, Greece.

Keynote:FiFs intersection with international physical therapy education and arthritis research.
University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark

Keynote: Integrating patient perspectives in outcome measures for arthritis
CARE VI Conference, Nancy, France

Ann Kunkel Advocacy Award
American College of Rheumatology

Panelist/Presenter
Managing osteoarthritis with exercise: Which is the best prescription? Glaxo Smith Klein Expert Panel on Osteoarthritis Self-management, London, England

Addie Thomas Service Award
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Outstanding Service Award
Massachusetts Chapter Arthritis Foundation

Presidential Award
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Keynote and Primary Leader Conference on Provider-patient communication and strategies for education: Empowering the patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
European Arthritis Nursing Group, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Keynote: Research design issues in arthritis care research.
International Care III Conference, Toronto, Canada

Partners in Excellence Service Award for Innovation and Technology
Partners Healthcare

Star Award
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

United States Presidential Lifetime Service Award
President Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation

Bronze Award for Patient Information
National Health Information Award organized by the Health Information Resource Center

Clinical Research Award
Massachusetts Chapter American Physical Therapy Association

Membership Award
Association Rheumatology Health Professionals

21st Marjorie Ionta Lectureship
MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA

Keynote Address: Which questions are relevant for rheumatologic care research?
Abbott International CARE II International Rheumatology Conference, Halmstad,Sweden

Membership Award
Association Rheumatology Health Professionals

Faculty Scholarly Excellence Award
Simmons College(University), Boston, MA

Membership Award
Association Rheumatology Health Professionals

Preceptor, Rheumatology Student Research Training Award
American College of Rheumatology

James H. Fairclough Jr. Memorial Award
Massachusetts Chapter Arthritis Foundation

Masters Clinical Research Class
National Institutes of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases and the National Arthritis Foundation

Martinez-Cano, J. & Iversen, M. & Gallego, A. & Alfonso Gallon, L. & Askenberger, M. & von Heideken, J. (December 13, 2024). Translation and Validation of the Spanish Version of the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0.. (Journal Article).
Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 12(12), 23259671241298306.

Von Heideken, J. & Iversen, M. & Hellsten, A. & Askenberger, M. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 31, 2023). Adaptation of the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument (BPII) 2.0 into Swedish.. (Journal Article).
Acta orthopaedica, 94, 537-542.

McDonnell, A. & Iversen, M. & Khinkar, R. & Frits, M. & Fiskio, J. & Desai, S. (February, 2023). Ambulatory Medication Safety: Vaccination and Laboratory Screening for Patients Receiving Immunomodulatory Therapies. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care & Research, 75(2), 437-444.
https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24764

Ziaks, L. & Brown, C. & Iversen, M. (2021). Physical Examination Findings in Patients with Protracted Concussion and the Impact of an Integrative Concussion Rehabilitation Protocol. (Journal Article).
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice.
https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580x/2021.1932

Iversen, M. & Andre, M. & vonHeideken, J. (2021). Physical activity in children with rheumatic diseases: a systematic review protocol.. (Study Protocol).
PROSPERO 2021 CRD42019136191.
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID =CRD274634)

James, K. & von Heideken, J. & Iversen, M. (November 1, 2021). Reporting of Adverse Events in Randomized Controlled Trials of Therapeutic Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.. (Journal Article).
Physical therapy, 101(11).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34730830/

von Heideken, J. & Chowdhry, S. & Borg, J. & James, K. & Iversen, M. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1, 2021). Reporting of Harm in Randomized Controlled Trials of Therapeutic Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.. (Journal Article).
Physical therapy, 101(10).

Burgess, L. & Wainwright, T. & James, K. & von Heideken, J. & Iversen, M. (June 7, 2021). The quality of intervention reporting in trials of therapeutic exercise for hip osteoarthritis: a secondary analysis of a systematic review.. (Journal Article).
Trials, 22(1), 388.

Desai, S. & Leatherwood, C. & Forman, M. & Ko, E. & Stevens, E. & Iversen, M. & Xu, C. & Lu, B. & Solomon, D. (February, 2021). Treat‐to‐Target Approach in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Quality Improvement Trial. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care & Research, 73(2), 207-214.
https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.24114

Boisgontier, M. & Orsholits, D. & von Arx, M. & Sieber, S. & Courvoisier, D. & Iversen, M. & Cullati, S. & Cheval, B. (2020). Physical activity cancels the negative impact of adverse childhood experiences and depression on functional dependence. (posted-content).
. J Phys Activity Health, 21, 1-10.
https://doi.org/10.31236/osf.io/ms2u7

Boisgontier, M. & Iversen, M. (2020). Physical inactivity: A behavioral disorder in the physical therapist’s scope of practice. (posted-content).
Phys Ther.
https://doi.org/10.31236/osf.io/cqv48

Desai, S. & Stevens, E. & Meyers, P. & Iversen, M. & Srinivas, E. & Solomon, D. (May 27, 2020). Improving Quality of Care in Rheumatoid Arthritis Through Mobile Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement: Focus Group Study. (Journal Article).
JMIR Formative Research, 4(3), e15158.
https://doi.org/10.2196/15158

Forman, M. & Leatherwood, C. & Iversen, M. & Solomon, D. & Desai, S. (May 1, 2020). Quality improvement for rheumatoid arthritis care: results from a focus group.. (Journal Article).
Clinical and experimental rheumatology, 38(3), 428-435.

Skogö Nyvang, J. & Hedström, M. & Iversen, M. & Andreassen Gleissman, S. (December 1, 2019). Striving for a silent knee: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences with knee replacement surgery and their perceptions of fulfilled expectations.. (Journal Article).
International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 14(1), 1620551.

Skogö Nyvang, J. & Naili, J. & Iversen, M. & Broström, E. & Hedström, M. (August 7, 2019). Younger age is associated with greater pain expression among patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis scheduled for a joint arthroplasty.. (Journal Article).
BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 20(1), 365.

Lööf, E. & Andriesse, H. & André, M. & Böhm, S. & Iversen, M. & Broström, E. (August 1, 2019). Gross Motor Skills in Children With Idiopathic Clubfoot and the Association Between Gross Motor Skills, Foot Involvement, Gait, and Foot Motion.. (Journal Article).
Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 39(7), 359-365.

Marshall, A. & Zaccardelli, A. & Yu, Z. & Prado, M. & Liu, X. & Miller Kroouze, R. & Kalia, S. & Green, R. & Triedman, N. & Lu, B. & Deane, K. & Iversen, M. & Karlson, E. & Sparks, J. (May 1, 2019). Effect of communicating personalized rheumatoid arthritis risk on concern for developing RA: A randomized controlled trial.. (Journal Article).
Patient education and counseling, 102(5), 976-983.

Flodén, A. & Broström, E. & von Heideken, J. & Rostlund, S. & Nilsson, R. & Löwing, K. & Iversen, M. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 25, 2019). A qualitative study examining the validity and comprehensibility of physical activity items: developed and tested in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Pediatric rheumatology online journal, 17(1), 16.

Iversen, M. & Weidenhielm-Broström, E. & Wang, R. & Esbjörnsson, A. & Hagelberg, S. & Åstrand, P. (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2019). Self-rated walking disability and dynamic ankle joint stiffness in children and adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis receiving intraarticular corticosteroid joint injections of the foot.. (Journal Article).
Gait & posture, 67, 257-261.

Prado, M. & Iversen, M. & Yu, Z. & Miller Kroouze, R. & Triedman, N. & Kalia, S. & Lu, B. & Green, R. & Karlson, E. & Sparks, J. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1, 2018). Effectiveness of a Web-Based Personalized Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Tool With or Without a Health Educator for Knowledge of Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Factors.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 70(10), 1421-1430.

Feldman, C. & Wohlfahrt, A. & Campos, A. & Gagne, J. & Iversen, M. & Massarotti, E. & Solomon, D. & Kawachi, I. (September 1, 2018). Can Patient Navigators Improve Adherence to Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs? Quantitative Findings From a Six-Month Single-Arm Pilot Intervention.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 70(9), 1400-1405.

Iversen, M. & Schwartz, T. & von Heideken, J. & Callahan, L. & Golightly, Y. & Goode, A. & Hill, C. & Huffman, K. & Pathak, A. & Cooke, J. & Allen, K. (August 1, 2018). Sociodemographic and Clinical Correlates of Physical Therapy Utilization in Adults With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.. (Journal Article).
Physical therapy, 98(8), 670-678.

Wohlfahrt, A. & Campos, A. & Iversen, M. & Gagne, J. & Massarotti, E. & Solomon, D. & Feldman, C. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 19, 2018). Use of rheumatology-specific patient navigators to understand and reduce barriers to medication adherence: Analysis of qualitative findings.. (Journal Article).
PloS one, 13(7), e0200886.

Lee, A. & Harvey, W. & Price, L. & Han, X. & Driban, J. & Iversen, M. & Desai, S. & Knopp, H. & Wang, C. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2018). Dose-Response Effects of Tai Chi and Physical Therapy Exercise Interventions in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.. (Journal Article).
PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 10(7), 712-723.

Heyworth, B. & Cohen, L. & von Heideken, J. & Kocher, M. & Iversen, M. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2018). Validity and comprehensibility of outcome measures in children with shoulder and elbow disorders: creation of a new Pediatric and Adolescent Shoulder and Elbow Survey (Pedi-ASES).. (Journal Article).
Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery, 27(7), 1162-1171.

Sparks, J. & Iversen, M. & Yu, Z. & Triedman, N. & Prado, M. & Miller Kroouze, R. & Kalia, S. & Atkinson, M. & Mody, E. & Helfgott, S. & Todd, D. & Dellaripa, P. & Bermas, B. & Costenbader, K. & Deane, K. & Lu, B. & Green, R. & Karlson, E. (June 1, 2018). Disclosure of Personalized Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Using Genetics, Biomarkers, and Lifestyle Factors to Motivate Health Behavior Improvements: A Randomized Controlled Trial.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 70(6), 823-833.

Demmelmaier, I. & Iversen, M. (February 1, 2018). How Are Behavioral Theories Used in Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Systematic Review.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 70(2), 185-196.

MacFarlane, L. & Kim, E. & Cook, N. & Lee, I. & Iversen, M. & Katz, J. & Costenbader, K. (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2018). Racial Variation in Total Knee Replacement in a Diverse Nationwide Clinical Trial.. (Journal Article).
Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 24(1), 1-5.

Gunn, A. & Schwartz, T. & Arbeeva, L. & Callahan, L. & Golightly, Y. & Goode, A. & Hill, C. & Huffman, K. & Iversen, M. & Pathak, A. & Taylor, S. & Allen, K. (December 1, 2017). Fear of Movement and Associated Factors Among Adults With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 69(12), 1826-1833.

Naili, J. & Iversen, M. & Esbjörnsson, A. & Hedström, M. & Schwartz, M. & Häger, C. & Broström, E. (November 1, 2017). Deficits in functional performance and gait one year after total knee arthroplasty despite improved self-reported function.. (Journal Article).
Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA, 25(11), 3378-3386.

Neri, S. & Cardoso, J. & Cruz, L. & Lima, R. & de Oliveira, R. & Iversen, M. & Carregaro, R. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1, 2017). Do virtual reality games improve mobility skills and balance measurements in community-dwelling older adults? Systematic review and meta-analysis.. (Journal Article).
Clinical rehabilitation, 31(10), 1292-1304.

Iversen, M. & Frits, M. & von Heideken, J. & Cui, J. & Weinblatt, M. & Shadick, N. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1, 2017). Physical Activity and Correlates of Physical Activity Participation Over Three Years in Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis care & research, 69(10), 1535-1545.

Naili, J. & Esbjörnsson, A. & Iversen, M. & Schwartz, M. & Hedström, M. & Häger, C. & Broström, E. (June 1, 2017). The impact of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis on overall gait pattern deviations and its association with performance-based measures and patient-reported outcomes.. (Journal Article).
The Knee, 24(3), 536-546.

Quinn, T. & Bs, M. & von Heideken, J. & Iannaccone, C. & Shadick, N. & Weinblatt, M. & Iversen, M. (May 31, 2017). Validity of the Nurses’ health study physical activity questionnaire in estimating physical activity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 18(1), 234.

Naili, J. & Wretenberg, P. & Lindgren, V. & Iversen, M. & Hedström, M. & Broström, E. (March 21, 2017). Improved knee biomechanics among patients reporting a good outcome in knee-related quality of life one year after total knee arthroplasty.. (Journal Article).
BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 18(1), 122.

Nasreddine, A. & Connell, P. & Kalish, L. & Nelson, S. & Iversen, M. & Anderson, A. & Kocher, M. (March 1, 2017). The Pediatric International Knee Documentation Committee (Pedi-IKDC) Subjective Knee Evaluation Form: Normative Data.. (Journal Article).
The American journal of sports medicine, 45(3), 527-534.

Lin, Y. & Breugelmans, J. & Iversen, M. & Schmidt, D. (February, 2017). An Adaptive Interface Design (AID) for enhanced computer accessibility and rehabilitation. (Journal Article).
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 98, 14-23.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2016.09.012

Iversen, M. & Kiami S, S. & Singh, K. & Masiello, V. & von Heideken, J. (2016). Prospective, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of smart glasses on vestibular examination.. (Journal Article).
BMJ Innov, 2.
https://innovations.bmj.com/content/2/2/99

Lee, S. & Zak, A. & Iversen, M. & Polletta, V. & Shadick, N. & Solomon, D. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer), 2016). Participation in Clinical Research Registries: A Focus Group Study Examining Views From Patients With Arthritis and Other Chronic Illnesses. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care & Research, 68(7), 974-980.
https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22767

Iversen, M. & Price, L. & von Heideken, J. & Harvey, W. & Wang, C. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 12, 2016). Physical examination findings and their relationship with performance-based function in adults with knee osteoarthritis.. (Journal Article).
BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 17, 273.

Campos, R. & Dias, J. & Pereira, L. & Obara, K. & Barreto, M. & Silva, M. & Mazuquin, B. & Christofaro, D. & Fernandes, R. & Iversen, M. & Cardoso, J. (July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1, 2016). Effect of the Pilates method on physical conditioning of healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. (Journal Article).
The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness, 56(7-8), 864-73.

Iversen, M. & von Heideken, J. & Farmer, E. & Rihm, J. & Heyworth, B. & Kocher, M. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 1, 2016). Validity and Comprehensibility of Physical Activity Scales for Children With Sport Injuries.. (Journal Article).
Journal of pediatric orthopedics, 36(3), 278-83.

Esbjörnsson, A. & Iversen, M. & André, M. & Hagelberg, S. & Schwartz, M. & Broström, E. (December, 2015). Effect of Intraarticular Corticosteroid Foot Injections on Walking Function in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care & Research, 67(12), 1693-1701.
https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22624

Sharby, N. & Martire, K. & Iversen, M. (March 19, 2015). Decreasing Health Disparities for People with Disabilities through Improved Communication Strategies and Awareness. (Journal Article).
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12(3), 3301-3316.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph120303301

Iversen, M. & Scanlon, L. & Frits, M. & Shadick, N. & Sharby, N. (January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1, 2015). Perceptions of physical activity engagement among adults with rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatologists.. (Journal Article).
International journal of clinical rheumatology, 10(2), 67-77.

von Heideken, J. & Svensson, T. & Iversen, M. & Ekbom, A. & Janarv, P. (December, 2014). Femur shaft fracture at a young age and the risk of subsequent severe injuries during childhood: a cohort study. (Journal Article).
BMC Pediatrics, 14(1).
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2431-14-62

Iversen, M. (2014). Comparative Effectiveness of Tai Chi Versus Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis A Randomized Trial. (Journal Article).
Annals Internal Medicine, 165(2), 77-86.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4960454/

Iversen, M. (2014). Development and results of a motivational interviewing program for health education to facilitate osteoporosis self-management.. (Journal Article).
J Osteopor Phys Act, 2(2).
https://www.longdom.org/abstract/development-and-results-of-a-motivational-interviewing-program-for-health-education-to-facilitate-osteoporosis-selfmanag-9808.htm

Iversen, M. (2014). Quantifying gait deviations in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis using the gait deviation index.. (Journal Article).
Scand J Rheumatol, 124-131.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/03009742.2013.822095

Iversen, M. (2014). Reliability and validity of the acute care confidence survey: An objective measure to assess student’s self-confidence and predict student performance for inpatient clinical experiences.. (Journal Article).
J Acute Care Phys Ther, 5, 1-10.
https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Reliability+and+validity+of+the+acute+care+confidence+survey%3A+an…-a0382806926

Iversen, M. (2014). Tai Chi and physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis: Designing and conducting a comparative effectiveness randomized trial.. (Journal Article).
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine., 333.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01258985

Iversen, M. (2014). Technology applications to improve health outcomes and self-management in patients with arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Int J Clin Rheumatol, 9, 487-504.

Iversen, M. (2014). What is gold standard and what is ground truth?. (Journal Article).
J Orthod., 19, 27-30.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4296658/

Dias, J. & Menacho, M. & Mazuquin, B. & Obara, K. & Mostagi, F. & Lima, T. & Moura, F. & Abrão, T. & Iversen, M. & Cardoso, J. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2014). Comparison of the electromyographic activity of the anterior trunk during the execution of two Pilates exercises – teaser and longspine – for healthy people. (Journal Article).
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 24(5), 689-697.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelekin.2014.06.005

Örtqvist, M. & Iversen, M. & Janarv, P. & Broström, E. & Roos, E. (October (4th Quarter/Autumn), 2014). Psychometric properties of the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Children (KOOS-Child) in children with knee disorders. (Journal Article).
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(19), 1437-1446.
https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2013-093164

Sparks, J. & Iversen, M. & Miller Kroouze, R. & Mahmoud, T. & Triedman, N. & Kalia, S. & Atkinson, M. & Lu, B. & Deane, K. & Costenbader, K. & Green, R. & Karlson, E. (September 1, 2014). Personalized Risk Estimator for Rheumatoid Arthritis (PRE-RA) Family Study: rationale and design for a randomized controlled trial evaluating rheumatoid arthritis risk education to first-degree relatives.. (Journal Article).
Contemporary clinical trials, 39(1), 145-57.

Iversen, M. (2013). Change in gait deviation index after anti-tumor necrosis factor- alpha treatment in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Scand J Rheumatol, 42(5), 356-61.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23581251/

Iversen, M. (2013). Computer aided rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2013iccn.conf…22M/abstract

von Heideken, J. & Svensson, T. & Iversen, M. & Blomqvist, P. & Haglund‐Åkerlind, Y. & Janarv, P. (April (2nd Quarter/Spring), 2013). Sociodemographic factors influence the risk for femur shaft fractures in children: a Swedish case–control study, 1997–2005. (Journal Article).
Acta Paediatrica, 102(4), 431-437.
https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.12150

Iversen, M. (2012). Development of the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score for children (KOOS-Child): Comprehensibility and content validity.. (Journal Article).
Acta Orthopaedica, 83, 666-673.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23140110/

Iversen, M. & Brandenstein, J. (2012). Do dynamic strengthening and aerobic capacity exercises reduce pain and improve functional outcomes and strength in people with established rheumatoid arthritis?. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther, 92(10), 1251-1257.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22936206/

Iversen, M. (2012). Gait deviations in individuals with inflammatory joint diseases and osteoarthritis and the usage of three-dimensional gait analysis.. (Journal Article).
Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatology, 26, 409-422.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22867935/

Momsen, A. & Rasmussen, J. & Nielsen, C. & Iversen, M. & Lund, H. (2012). Multidisciplinary care in team rehabilitation- overview of reviews.. (Journal Article).
J Rehabil Med, 44(11), 901-912.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23026978/

Solomon, D. & Iversen, M. & Avorn, J. & Gleeson, T. & Brookhart, M. & Patrick, A. & Rekedal, L. & Shrank, W. & Lii, J. & Katz, J. & Losina, E. (2012). Osteoporosis telephonic intervention to improve medication adherence: A large pragmatic randomized controlled trial.. (Journal Article).
Archives Int Med, 172(2), 477–483.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3905804/

Iversen, M. & Brawerman, M. & Iversen, C. (2012). Recommendations and the state of the evidence for physical activity interventions for adults with rheumatoid arthritis: 2007 to present.. (Journal Article).
Int J Clin Rheumatol, 7, 1-15.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23538738/

Iversen, M. (2012). State of the science: Rehabilitation interventions to relieve pain and disability in osteoarthritis?. (Journal Article).
Am J Nursing, 111, 103-108.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22446803/

Iversen, M. & COAMI Workgroup (2012). A new vision for osteoarthritis management: Summary of the May 2012 chronic osteoarthritis management initiative (COAMI) Work Group Meeting,. (Technical Report).
United States Bone and Joint Initiative, NFP..
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.usbji.org/sites/default/files/COAMI%20Call%20to%20action.pdf

Iversen, M. & Vora, R. & Servi, A. & Solomon, D. (2011). Factors affecting adherence to osteoporosis medications: A group approach examining viewpoints of patients and providers.. (Journal Article).
J Geriatric Phys Ther.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21937896/

Iversen, M. & Chudasama, N. & Losina, E. & Katz, J. (2011). Influence of self-reported leg length discrepancy on function and satisfaction 6 years after total hip.. (Journal Article).
J Geriatric Phys Ther.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21937905/

Guillemin, F. & Iversen, M. & Rat, A. & Osborne, R. & Petersson, I. (2011). Non-pharmacologic interventions need outcomes for evaluating complex interventions in rheumatic diseases.. (Journal Article).
J Rheumatol, 38(8), 1803-1805.
https://www.jrheum.org/content/38/8/1803

Iversen, M. & Chhabriya, R. & Shadick, N. (2011). Predictors of Physical Therapy Service Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther, 91(1), 1-12.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21071505/

Garneau, K. & Iversen, M. & Tsao, H. & Solomon, D. (2011). Primary care physicians’ perspectives towards managing rheumatoid arthritis: Room for improvement.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Res Ther, 18(13), 189-.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3334638/

Iversen, M. (2011). Rehabilitation for rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Self-Management, 12-16.

Smith, J. & Iversen, M. & Anderson, A. & Connel, P. & Kocher, M. (2011). Reliability, Validity and Responsiveness of a Modified International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (Pedi-IKDC) in Children with Knee Disorders.. (Journal Article).
Am J Sports Med, 39(5), 933-939.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21068443/

Iversen, M. & Garneau, K. & Jan, S. & Parmar, K. & Tsao, H. & Solomon, D. (2011). Rheumatoid arthritis decision- making: Many information sources but not all rated as useful.. (Journal Article).
J Clin Rheumatol, 229-230.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21778909/

Garneau, K. & Iversen, M. & Jan, S. & Parmar, K. & Tsao, P. & Solomon, D. (August, 2011). Rheumatoid Arthritis Decision Making. (Journal Article).
JCR: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 17(5), 231-235.
https://doi.org/10.1097/rhu.0b013e318226a220

Iversen, M. (2010). Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis with Exercise: What is the Best.. (Journal Article).
Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Dis.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22870454/

Iversen, M. (2010). Managing morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Self-Management, 24-29.

Iversen, M. (2010). Physical Therapy for Older Adults with Arthritis: What is Recommended?. (Journal Article).
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology., 5, 37-51.

Iversen, M. & Hammond, A. & Betteridge, N. (2010). Self-Management of Rheumatic Diseases- State of the Art and Future Perspectives.. (Journal Article).
Annals Rheum Dis, 69, 955-963.
https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2010.129270

Boisgontier, M. & Vuillerme, N. & Iversen, M. (2010). Superimposed electrical stimulation decreases maximal grip force.. (Journal Article).
J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 50(2), 152-158.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20585292/

Iversen, M. & Choudhary, V. & Patel, S. (2010). Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy for persons with lumbar spinal stenosis.. (Journal Article).
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 5(4), 425-437.

Iversen, M. (2009). CARE V Series: Integrating Patient viewpoints into healthcare practice and research.. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther, 89(12), 1266-1268.

Gleeson, T. & Iversen, M. & Avorn, J. & Brookhart, A. & Katz, J. & Losina, E. & May, F. & Patrick, A. & Shrank, W. & Solomon, D. (2009). Interventions to improve adherence and persistence with osteoporosis medications: A systematic literature review. Osteoporosis International. 2009; 20: pg 2127-2134.. (Journal Article).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19499273/

Iversen, M. & Kale, M. & Sullivan, Jr, J. (2009). Measures of postural sway and functional performance in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and healthy adults.. (Journal Article).
Geriatric Phys Ther, 32, 36-42.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19856631/

Iversen, M. & Lee, M. & Connell, P. & Anderson., J. & Anderson, A. & Kocher, M. (2009). Validity and comprehensibility of the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Evaluation Form in children.. (Journal Article).
Scand J Sports Med Science, 10, 1-9.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19486476/

Iversen, M. (2008). Addressing health care needs of persons with arthritis: Issue brief. (Issue brief).
American Physical Therapy Association.

Iversen, M. & Friden, C. (2008). Pilot study of high school basketball players’ anterior cruciate ligament injury knowledge, attitudes, and practices.. (Journal Article).
Scand J Sports Med Science.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18627558

Iversen, M. & Hill, J. & Keenan, A. & Li, L. & Hurley, M. & Vliet Vlieland, T. (2007). Care in action-translating arthritis research into practice.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Rheum [Arthritis Care Res], 57, 1334-1338.

Iversen, M. (2007). Care IV series: state of knowledge, practice, and translation in interdisciplinary arthritis research and care.. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther, 87(12), 1574-1576.

Iversen, M. (2007). Early physical therapy for rehabilitation in RA.. (Journal Article).
J Musculoskeletal Med, 24, 269-276.

Rooks, D. & Gautam ,, S. & Romeling, M. & Cross, M. & Stratigakis, D. & Evans, B. & Goldenberg, D. & Iversen, M. & Katz, J. (2007). Group exercise, education, and combination self-management in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized trial.. (Journal Article).
Arch Intern Med, 167, 2192-2200.

Iversen, M. & Petersson, I. (2006). Design issues and priorities in team and non-pharmacologic arthritis care research.. (Journal Article).
J Rheumatol, 13, 1904-1907.

Rooks, D. & Katz, J. & Huang, J. & Bierbaum, B. & Bolus, S. & Rubano, J. & Connolly, C. & Iversen, M. & Alpert, S. (2006). The effect of pre-operative education on measures of functional status in men and women undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care Res, 55, 700-708.

Iversen, M. (2005). Moving the research agenda in rehabilitative rheumatology: where are we going and how will we get there?. (Journal Article).
Curr Opin in Rheumatol, 17(2), 157-159.

Li, L. & Iversen, M. (2005). Outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving rehabilitation.. (Journal Article).
Curr Opin Rheumatol, 17, 172-176.

Lyle, M. & Manes, S. & MacGuinness, M. & Ziaei, S. & Iversen, M. (2005). Relationship of physical examination findings and self-reported symptom severity and function in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther, 85, 120-133.

Iversen, M. (2004). Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Self-Management, 5, 7- 14..

Li, L. & Backman, C. & Bombardier, C. & Hammond, A. & Hill, J. & Iversen, M. & Petersson IF, I. & Stenstrom, C. & Vlieland, T. (2004). Focusing on Care Research – A Challenge and an Opportunity.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Rheum [Arthritis Care Res]., 51, 874-876.

Iversen, M. & Eaton, H. & Daltroy, L. (2004). How rheumatologists and patients with rheumatoid arthritis discuss exercise and the influence of discussions on exercise prescriptions.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Rheum, 51, 63-72.

Iversen, M. (2004). Predictors of exercise behavior at six months in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Phys Ther., 84(1), 706-716.

Iversen, M. & Ciacera, S. & Shimmel, J. & Prabakar, M. (2003). Creating a family-centered approach to early intervention services: perceptions of parents and professionals.. (Journal Article).
Ped Phys Ther, 15, 23-31.

Iversen, M. (2003). Disease-specific measures: Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Rheum, 49, S210-S214.

Iversen, M. & Fossel, A. & Katz, J. (2003). Enhancing function in older adults with chronic low back pain: a pilot study of endurance training.. (Journal Article).
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 84(9), 1324-1331.

Iversen, M. & Dupre, A. (2003). Exercises for Hip Osteoarthritis. Arthritis Self-Management. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Self-Management, 4, 4-10.

Bischoff, H. & Stahleim, H. & Monsch, A. & Iversen, M. & Weyh, A. & von Dechend, M. & Akros, R. & Conzelmann, M. & Dick, W. & Theiler, R. (2003). Identifying a cut-off point for normal mobility: a comparison of the timed up-and-go in community-dwelling and institutionalized elderly women.. (Journal Article).
Age Ageing, 32(3), 315-320.

Dunn, J. & Iversen, M. (2003). Inter-rater reliability of knee muscle forces obtained by hand-held dynamometer from elderly subjects with degenerative back pain.. (Journal Article).
Geriatric Phys Ther, 23, 24- 28.

Iversen, M. (2003). 4. Iversen MD. Are outcome measures useful in clinical practice?. (Magazine/Trade Publication).
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals News, 6(3), 1-2.

Iversen, M. (2003). 2003 and Beyond: Directions for rheumatology health professionals.. (Newsletter).
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals News, 6(1), 1-2.

Iversen, M. (2003). A Tribute to Lawren Daltroy.. (Newsletter).
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals News, 6(4), 1-3.

Iversen, M. (2003). Physician assistants and rheumatology: Areas for growth and partnership.. (Newsletter).
Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals News, 6(2), 1-2.

Finckh, A. & Iversen, M. & Liang, M. (September, 2003). The exercise prescription in rheumatoid arthritis: Primum non nocere. (Journal Article).
Arthritis & Rheumatism, 48(9), 2393-2395.
https://doi.org/10.1002/art.11217

Mannerkorpi, K. & Iversen, M. (August 1, 2003). Physical exercise in fibromyalgia and related syndromes.. (Journal Article).
Best practice & research. Clinical rheumatology, 17(4), 629-47.

Iversen, M. (2002). Provider-patient communication for rheumatic diseases: In: Robbins L et al editors. Clinical Care Text in Rheumatic Diseases. 2nd ed. (Book Chapter).
Wiley, 47(2), 227-232.

Iversen, M. (2002). Physical therapy management of rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
J Muscul Med, 9, 352- 362.

Iversen, M. (2002). Rheumatology Practice and Research from an International Perspective.. (Journal Article).
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 18, 45-46.

Iversen, M. & Katz, J. (2001). Examination findings and self-reported walking capacity in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. (Journal Article).
Phjys Ther, 81(7), 1296–1306.

Eswards, J. & Gray, G. & Iversen, M. (2001). Focus on falls: Forming a health education program for the elderly.. (Journal Article).
Gerinotes, 8, 6-11.

Balance and Falls SIG & Iversen, M. (2001). Practice Pattern for Balance Assessment and Fall Risk Reduction.: Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. (Technical Report).
Phys Ther, 8(2nd ed), S307-31.

Iversen, M. (2000). Exercise offsets chronic low back pain.. (Journal Article).
Biomech, 7, 51-60.

Iversen, M. & Liang, M. & Bae, S. (1999). Exercise therapy in selected arthritides: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis and polymyositis/dermatomyositis: In: Frontera WR, Dawson DM, Slovik DM, editors. Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine. (Book Chapter).
Human Kinetics, 227-252.

Iversen, M. & Fossel, A. & Daltroy, L. (1999). Rheumatologist-patient communication about exercise and physical therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care Res, 12, 180-192.

Iversen, M. & Daltroy, L. & Katz, J. & Fossel, A. (1998). The prognostic importance of patient pre-operative expectations of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis.. (Journal Article).
Patient Educ Counsel, 34, 169-178.

Daltroy, L. & Iversen, M. & Liang, M. (1997). An Educational Program to Prevent Low Back Disabilities.. (Editorial).
New England Journal of Medicine, 337, 1924.

Daltroy, L. & Iversen, M. & Lasron, M. & Lew, R. & Wright, E. & Ryan, J. & Zwerling, C. & Fossel, A. & Liang, M. (1997). A randomized controlled trial of an educational program to prevent low back injuries and recurrences. (Journal Article).
New England J Medicine, 337, 322-328.

Iversen, M. & Robb-Nicholson, C. & Daltroy, L. & Wright, L. & Liang, L. (1995). Effectiveness of minimally supervised home aerobic training in patients with systemic rheumatic diseases. (Journal Article).
Br J Rheum, 34, 1064-1069.

Daltroy, L. & Iversen, M. & Larson, M. & Ryan, J. & Zwerling, C. & Fossel, A. & Liang, M. (1993). Teaching and social support: effects on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors to prevent low back injuries in industry.. (Journal Article).
Health Educ Q, 20, 43-62.

Daltroy, L. & Liang, M. & Logigian, M. & Iversen, M. (1992). Does musculoskeletal function deteriorate in a predictable sequence in the elderly?. (Journal Article).
Arthritis Care Res, 5, 146-150.

Iversen, M. & Logigian, M. (1988). An international exchange program in physical therapy.. (Journal Article).
Clin Manage Phys Ther, 8, 22-25.

Liang, M. & Partridge, A. & Eaton, H. & Iversen, M. (May 1, 1988). Rehabilitation management of homebound elderly with locomotor disability.. (Journal Article).
Clinics in geriatric medicine, 4(2), 431-9.

Expertise

physical therapy; movement and rehabilitation sciences; arthritis; exercise science