Michael Stroud, PT, DPT

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Education

PhD - candidate in Health Sciences, 2026. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Provo, UT
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2020. George Fox University. Newberg, OR
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, 2017. Utah Valley University. Orem, UT

Bio

Michael Stroud, PT, DPT, CCS, is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapist, educator, and researcher with expertise in acute care, critical care, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and exercise physiology. He serves as a core faculty member in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, where he teaches physiology, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, pharmacology, and the management of medically complex patients. His clinical career has focused on the care of critically ill adults, including leadership in early mobility initiatives, interdisciplinary quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Stroud is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences with research examining fear of movement, frailty, and early mobility outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention. His scholarly interests include cardiovascular rehabilitation, implementation of early mobility, physical therapy education, and improving functional recovery after cardiovascular surgery.

CSM Finalist for Excellence in Research

American Physical Therapy Association, 2020

Excellence in Leadership

Utah Valley University, 2015

Changes in Kinesiophobia Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions 2nd Annual University Showcase, 2025

Kinesiophobia and Coronary Artery Graft Bypass Surgery

Bellarmine University DPT - Guest Lecture Series: Current Research in Physical Therapy, 2025

COVID-19 Physical Recovery Challenges in Central Valley California’s Hispanic Population: A Qualitative Study

Evidence in Motion (EIM) Data Blitz Symposium, 2025

Physical Therapy in the ICU: Early Mobility, IMST, and Case Applications • Delirium, Cognition, and Family Communication: Reducing ICU Morbidity • Discharge Planning and ICU Continuity of Care

Christine Sapienza and Jo Puntil

Communication, Airway Management, and Mobility: Integral Pieces of the ICU Puzzle, MedSLP, 2025

Blood Flow Restriction Training for the Rotator Cuff: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brumitt J, Hutchison MK, Kang D, Klemmer Z, Stroud M, Cheng E, Cayanan NP, Shishido S.

Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 2020

Strengthening Hip Abductors to Improve Sit-to-Stand Mechanics

L. Williams

ACSM Southwest Annual Regional Meeting, 2017