Department of Physical Therapy

K. Bo Foreman, PT, PhD

K. Bo Foreman, PT, PhD

Faculty Position

Assistant Professor (tenure track), Department of Physical Therapy
Director, Motion Analysis Core Facility
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy

Contact Information 

mailto:bo.foreman@hsc.utah.edu
Phone: 801.581.3496

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy degree in Anatomy
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Duration of study: 2001-2005, degree received 2005

Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Duration of study: 1992-1994, degree received 1994

Courses Taught

PH TH 6040 Gross Anatomy
PH TH 7050 Neuroanatomy
OC TH 5090 Neuroanatomy
PH TH 6010 Practicum In Research
PH TH 7920 Doctoral Seminar
PH TH 7230 Integumentary Management
PH TH 7970 Doctoral Project
BIOEN 6230 Functional Anatomy for Engineers
ME EN 7120 Functional Anatomy for Engineers
ANAT 6010 Gross Anatomy of the Human

Research Interests

Dr. Foreman's research interests are investigating the kinetic and kinematic changes that result from clinical interventions and/or disease progression.

Publications (Journal Articles)

1.

Foreman KB, Ballard DJ, Dibble LE. (2010). Amplification of fall risk in Parkinson’s disease: the influence of comorbidities.  Gerinotes, 17(4), 36-38.

2.

Dromey C, Jarvis E, Sondrup S, Nissen S, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). Bidirectional interference between speech and postural stability in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.  Int J Speech Lang Pathol, June 29 (Epub ahead of print), 1-9.

3.

Carson R, Stevens PM, Webster JB, Foreman KB. (2010). Using clinically relevant outcome measures to assess the ambulatory efficiency, balance confidence and overall function associated with "stubby" prostheses and C-leg prostheses for a patient with bilateral transfemoral prostheses. J Prosth Orthot22(2), 140-144.

4.

Agarwal CA, Mendenhall SD, Foreman KB, Owsley JQ. (2010). The Course of the Frontal Branch of the Facial Nerve in Relation to Fascial Planes: An Anatomic Study. Plast Reconstr Surg125(2), 532-7.

5.

Foreman KB, Dibble L, Droge J, Carson, Rockwell WB. (2009). The Impact of Breast Reduction Surgery on the Low Back Compressive Forces and Function in Individuals with Macromastia. Plast Reconstr Surg124(5), 1393-99.

6.

Meier WA, Marcus RL, Dibble LE, Foreman KB, Peters CL, Mizner RL, LaStayo PC. (2009). The Long-Term Contribution of Muscle Activation and Muscle Size to Quadriceps Weakness Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy32(2), 35-38.

7.

Soni P, Stern CA, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB. (2009). Advances in Extensor Tendon Diagnosis and Therapy. Plast Reconstr Surg123(2), 727-8.

8.

Dibble L, Christensen J, Ballard DJ, Foreman KB. (2008). Diagnosis of Fall Risk in Person’s with Parkinson Disease: An Analysis of individual and Collective Clinical Balance Test Interpretation. Phys Ther88(3), 323-32.

9.

Rockwell WB, Haidenberg J, Foreman KB. (2008). Thumb Replantation Using Arterial Conduit Graft and Dorsal Vein Transposition. Plast Reconstr Surg122(3), 840-3.

10.

Morton DA, Foreman KB, Goede PA, Bezzant JL, Albertine KA. (2007). TK3 eBook Software to Author, Distribute, and Use Electronic Course Content for Medical Education. Adv Physiol Educ31(1), 55-61.

11.

Rockwell WB, Hurst CA, Morton DA, Kwok A, Foreman KB. (2007). The Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery: Anatomy and Applicability as a Source of Microvascular Arterial Grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg120(1), 209-14.

12.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Musolino GM, Albertine KH. (2005). Design and Utility of a Web-Based Computer-Assisted Instructional Tool for Neuroanatomy Self-Study and Review for Physical and Occupational Therapy Graduate Students. Anat Rec B New Anat285(1), 26-31.

Publications (Abstracts)

1.

LaStayo PC, Burton T, Foreman KB, Marcus RL. (2010). The Impact of an Eccentrically-biased Exercise Program within a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) on Strength, Power and Mobility [Abstract]. Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference.

2.

Marcus RL, Derkacs D, Dibble LE, Foreman KB, LaStayo PC. (2010). Intramuscular Adipose Tissue and Mobility Function in Older Individuals who Have Fallen [Abstract]. Exercise and Physical Activity in Aging Conference: Blending Research and Practice.

3.

Foreman KB, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ellis T, Ford MP, Dibble LE. (2010). Accumulation of Comorbidities Worsens Functional Mobility, Motor Deficits, and Quality of Life in Persons with Parkinson Disease [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

4.

Ford MP, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ellis T, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). Balance, Gait Speed Flexibility, and Physical Activity Predict Walking Capacity in People with Parkinson Disease [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

5.

Foreman KB, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ellis T, Ford MP, Dibble LE. (2010). Does Peripheral Neuropathy Worsen Balance Performance & Functional Mobility in Persons with Parkinson Disease? [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

6.

Earhart GM, Cavanaugh JT, Ellis T, Ford MP, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). The 9 Hole peg Test: What Does it Really Measure in People with Parkinson Disease? [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

7.

Ellis T, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ford MP, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). Typical Physical Activity Levels in People with Parkinson Disease: Effect of Disease State, Gender and Age [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

8.

Earhart GM, Cavanaugh JT, Ellis T, Ford MP, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). What Combination of Tests Best Identifies Fallers in People with Parkinson Disease? [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

9.

Ellis T, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ford MP, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). Which UPDRS Motor / Mobility Items Best Predict Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease? [Abstract]. World Parkinson Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, Mov Disord; 25(12).

10.

Rockwell WB, Dibble L, Droge J, Carson, Smith B, Foreman KB. (2010). The Impact of Breast Reduction Surgery On the Low Back Compressive Forces and Function In Individuals with Macromastia [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 21st Annual EURAPS Meeting.

11.

Foreman KB, Cavanaugh JT, Earhart GM, Ellis T, Ford MP, Dibble LE. (2010). Accumulation of Comorbidities Worsens Functional Mobility, Motor Deficits, and Quality of Life in Persons with Parkinson Disease [Abstract]. Movement Disorders25(6), VII.

12.

Foreman KB, Addison O, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC, Dibble LE. (2010). A Recipe for Disaster? Postural Control and Balance Abilities of Persons with Parkinson Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

13.

Jarvis E, Sondrup S, Foreman KB, Dromey, Dibble LE. (2010). Dual Task Effects on Motor Performance of Postural and Speech Tasks: Preliminary Evidence for a Posture-First Strategy? [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

14.

Foreman KB, Addison O, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC, Dibble LE. (2010). Postural control and clinical balance test performance differs between Parkinson disease sub-types [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

15.

Barton C, Dibble LE, Carrier J, Foreman KB. (2010). Quantification of spinal curvatures [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

16.

Dromey C, Jarvis E, Sondrup S, Nissen S, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2010). Interactions between postural stability and speech in individuals with Parkinson’s disease [Abstract]. Fifteenth Biennial Conference on Motor Speech: Motor Speech Disorders & Speech Motor Control.

17.

Foreman KB, Addison O, LaStayo PC, Marcus RL, Dibble LE. (2009). Differential effects of dopamine replacement on clinical and laboratory measures of
postural control in persons with Parkinson disease [Abstract]. Proceedings of the XVIII WFN World Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders, (2009).

18.

Dibble LE, Foreman KB, Addison O, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. (2009). Postural control differs between Parkinson disease sub-types [Abstract]. Proceedings of the XVIII WFN World Congress on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders, (2009).

19.

Foreman KB, Dibble LE, Droge J, Carson R, Rockwell WB. (2009). The Impact of Breast Reduction Surgery on the Low Back Compressive Forces and Function in Individuals with Macromastia [Abstract]. Plast Reconstr Surg124(4S), 73-4.

20.

Pelt C, Beals T, Turner C, Bachus K, Foreman KB. (2009). MicroCT Density Analysis of the Medial Wall of the Human Medial Cuneiform [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.

21.

Lynn LK, Foreman KB. (2009). A computer-assisted instructional tool for gross neuroanatomy [Abstract]. FASEB Journal23, 478.1.

22.

Foreman KB, Rockwell WB, Droge J, Randy Carson R, Homer H, Dibble LE. (2009). Reduction Mammaplasty Reduces Lumbar Spine Net Joint Forces and Improves Self-Reported Function In Individuals with Macromastia [Abstract]. FASEB Journal23, 823.2.

23.

Dibble LE, Foreman KB, Addison O, Marcus RL, LaStayo PC. (2009). Differential Effects of Dopamine Replacement on clinical and Laboratory Measures of Postural control in Moderate Parkinson Disease [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

24.

Foreman KB, Rockwell WB, Droge J, Carson R, Homer H, Dibble LE. (2009). Reduction Mammaplasty Reduces Lumbar Spine Net Joint Forces and Improves Self-Reported Function In Individuals with Macromastia [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

25.

Lynn KL, Foreman KB. (2008). A Computer-Assisted Instructional Tool for Gross Anatomy of the Brain [Abstract]. Proceedings from the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE).

26.

Lynn KL, Foreman KB. (2008). A clay construction activity and its effect on learning in gross anatomy [Abstract]. FASEB Journal22, 385.3.

27.

Homer H, Rasmussen IR, Lowe GC, Liddle DG, Foreman KB, Morton DA. (2008). Addressing the challenge of learning cranial nerves in a medical school curriculum and a proposed solution [Abstract]. FASEB Journal22, 769.3.

28.

Morton DA, Bradshaw WS, Alder SC, Foreman KB, Bell JD. (2008). Improving analytical reasoning skills in the gross anatomy classroom [Abstract]. FASEB Journal23, LB5.

29.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Albertine KH. (2008). The Use of OsiriX & Adobe Flash to Deliver Case-Based Radiology to the Classroom & through the Internet [Abstract]. FASEB Journal22, 13.4.

30.

Mehler M, Hale TF, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2008). Differences in anticipatory postural adjustments between fallers and non-fallers in persons with Multiple Sclerosis [Abstract]. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy31(4), 190-232.

31.

Lasco KA, Foreman KB, Dibble LE. (2008). Disease severity differences in anticipatory postural adjustments in persons with Parkinson disease [Abstract]. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy31(4), 190-232.

32.

Foreman KB, Dibble LE, Marcus RL, Droge J, Ward A, LaStayo PC. (2008). Eccentric Forces During Resistance Exercise in a Rehabilitation Setting: Are They Supramaximal ? [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting.

33.

Foreman KB, Dibble LE, Marcus RL, Droge J, Ward A, LaStayo PC. (2008). Eccentric Forces during Resistance Exercise in a Rehabilitation Setting: Are they Supra-Maximal? [Abstract]. FASEB Journal22, 980.2.

34.

Marcus RL, Kidde J, Dibble LE, Gerber JP, Foreman K, LaStayo PC. (2008). Increasing Intramuscular Fat: A Consequence of Aging, Impairment, or Both? [Abstract]. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy38(1), A48.

35.

Pelt C, Beals TC, Turner C, Bachus KN, Foreman, KB. (2008). MicroCT Density Analysis of the Medial Wall of the Human Medial Cuneiform [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

36.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Stensaas S, Abaidoo C. (2007). Introducing Computer-Assisted Instruction in West Africa [Abstract]. Proceedings of Slice of Life.

37.

Morton DA, Abaidoo CS, Stensaas SS, Foreman KB. (2007). Incorporating Computer-Assisted Instruction into a Ghana, West Africa, Medical School Curriculum [Abstract]. FASEB Journal21, 322.3.

38.

Rockwell WB, Foreman KB, Ku JK. (2007). Arterial Conduits for Microvascular Reconstruction [Abstract]. Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic Surgeons Abstracts 2007.

39.

Ku JK, Foreman KB, Rockwell WB. (2007). The Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery as a Bypass Conduit for Microvascular Bypass - An Anatomic Study [Abstract]. Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic Surgeons Abstracts 2007.

40.

Foreman KB. (2007). The Need for Plastic Surgery in Ghana, West Africa [Abstract]. Rocky Mountain Association of Plastic Surgeons Abstracts 2007.

41.

Ku JK, Siddiqi FA, Foreman KB. (2006). The Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery: Anatomy and Applicability as a Source of Microvascular Arterial Grafts [Abstract]. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Abstracts 2006.

42.

DeFriez CB, Foreman KB, Eckel CM, Morton DA, Horwitz DS, Mohr RA, Albertine KA. (2006). Collaborative Human Gross Anatomy - Orthopedic Board Preparation Course at The University of Utah School of Medicine [Abstract]. FASEB Journal20(4), A452.

43.

Morton DA, Foreman KB, Blackham RB, Koehn K, Eckel CM, Albertine KH. (2006). Radiographic Interactive Teaching Tool for First-Year Medical Students Taking Gross Anatomy [Abstract]. FASEB Journal20(4), A19.

44.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Musolino GM, Albertine KH. (2006). Technology Needs Assessment of Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Students [Abstract]. FASEB Journal20(4), A419.

45.

Dibble LE, Foreman KB, and Hayes H. (2006). Tracking the Natural History of Mobility Loss in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Preliminary Results Using an Online Database Tracking System [Abstract]. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Dec 2006.

46.

Morton DA, Foreman KB, Eckel CM, Albertine KH. (2005). Cadaver dissection as a means to improve spatial ability [Abstract]. FASEB Journal19(5), A1352.

47.

Eckel CM, Campbell AD, Morton DA, Foreman KB, Lind BK, Petersen KD, Albertine KH. (2005). Choice of dissection guide influences student experience in the human gross anatomy laboratory [Abstract]. FASEB Journal19(4), A781.

48.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Ash JF, Musolino G, Albertine KH. (2005). Evaluation of handheld computers for a medical histology course [Abstract]. FASEB Journal19(5), A1358.

49.

Eckel CM, Szzakacs JG, Ash JF, Morton DA, Foreman KB, Albertine KH. (2005). Unexpected benefits of the cadaver autopsy project at the University of Utah School of Medicine [Abstract]. FASEB Journal19(5), A1337.

50.

Morton DA, Foreman KB. (2004). Creating and publishing TK3® eBooks - a true multimedia eBook [Abstract]. Slice of Life Program/Abstract Book, 25.

51.

Morton DA, Foreman KB, Goede PA, Eckel C, Albertine KH. (2004). TK3® books provide advantages for viewing anatomic teaching content [Abstract]. FASEB Journal18(5), A763.

52.

Eckel CM, Foreman KB, Morton DA, Szakacs JG, Ash JF, Albertine KH. (2004). The Cadaver as a teaching tool to integrate gross anatomy, histology, and pathology courses in the first-year medical curriculum [Abstract]. FASEB Journal18(5), A772.

53.

Rockwell W, Valnicek S, Foreman KB, Hurst C, Webster C, Mosher MC. (2004). The subscapular arterial tree as a source of microvascular arterial grafts for vascular disease distal to the wrist [Abstract]. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Abstracts 2004.

54.

Foreman KB, Ash JF, Morton DA, Albertine KH. (2004). The use of a Personal Digital Assistant to deliver histology lecture and laboratory content [Abstract]. Slice of Life Program/Abstract Book, 108.

55.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Eckel C, Albertine KH. (2004). Use of Macromedia Flash MX® as a tool to deliver imaging material [Abstract]. FASEB Journal18(4), A20.

56.

Morton DA, Foreman KB, Goede PA, Albertine KH. (2004). Use of TK3® author to create and distribute anatomic content [Abstract]. FASEB Journal18(4), A20.

57.

Foreman KB, Morton DA, Eckel CM, Albertine KH. (2004). Use of an interactive template to deliver educational material to students enrolled in neuroanatomy [Abstract]. FASEB Journal18(5), A764.

58.

Foreman K, Morton DA, Kendrick J, Albertine KH. (2003). The Use of Interactive Computer Software as an Ancillary Tool for Teaching Human Gross Anatomy [Abstract]. FASEB Journal17(5), A775.

59.

Morton DA, Lord RK, Foreman K, Albertine KH. (2003). Use of eBook for Human Gross Anatomy Teaching [Abstract]. FASEB Journal17(5), A775.

Commentary/Letters/Editorials/Case Reports/Video/Film

1.

Foreman KB. (2010). Published Interview: Breast Reduction Surgery Research. Woman's World Magazine (Feb. 1st, 2010).

2.

Rockwell WB, Haidenberg J, Foreman KB. (2008). Author reply to letter to editor regarding: Thumb Replantation Using Arterial Conduit Graft and Dorsal Vein Transposition. Plast Reconstr Surg (122, p. 1201).

3.

Dibble LE, Christensen J, Ballard DJ, Foreman KB. (2008). Author Response to Letter to the Editor Regarding: Diagnosis of Fall Risk in Parkinson Disease: An Analysis of Individual and Collective Clinical Balance Test Interpretation. Phys Ther (88, pp. 679-80).

4.

Rockwell WB, Foreman KB. (2005). Author reply to letter to editor regarding: Inferior epigastric artery as autogenous arterial graft. Plast Reconstr Surg (114, p. 1020).

Other (Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast)

1.

Morton DA, Peterson KD, Foreman KB, Albertine KH. (2004). Elsevier Science web site for Dissection Guide for Human Anatomy (Content Developer) [Web].  Philadelphia: Philadelphia, Elsevier Inc.

Awards

2010

Outstanding Faculty Member
Department of Physical Therapy, Class of 2010
University of Utah

2010

Basmajian Award
American Association of Anatomists
This award internationally recognizes health science faculty who are in the formative stages of their career and can document excellence in their contribution to the teaching of gross anatomy. In addition, they must have outstanding accomplishments in biomedical research or scholarship in education.

2009

Early Career Teaching Award
University Teaching Committee
University of Utah

2008

Outstanding Faculty Member
Division of Physical Therapy, Class of 2008
University of Utah

2007

Outstanding Faculty Member
Division of Physical Therapy, Class of 2007
University of Utah

2007 - 2008

Nominated (x 2): Margaret L. Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member
American Physical Therapy Association

2005

Utah System of Higher Education Exemplary Faculty Use of Technology Award
The Utah System of Higher Education
Utah Electronic College Consortium

2003 - 2005

Frank L. Christensen Award (Graduate Student Stipend)
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy
University of Utah

2003 - 2005

American Association of Anatomists Travel Award
Travel Award to present at Experimental Biology Conference