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.
Awards
- CSM Finalist for Excellence in Research
- American Physical Therapy Association, 2020
- Excellence in Leadership
- Utah Valley University, 2015
Presentations
- 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
Publications
- Jason Brumitt, Marcey Keefer Hutchison, Dan Kang, Michael Stroud, Zach Klemmer, Edward Cheng, Neil Patrick Cayanan, Sheldon Shishido (2020). Blood Flow Restriction Training for the Rotator Cuff: A Randomized Control Trial. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. PMID: 32820139 DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2019-0815