Steven A. Stiens, MS, MD

Associate Professor
Rehabilitation Physician

Patient Care
Dr. Stiens' clinical interests include the primary care and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord injury.

Research
Dr. Stiens' research interests include neurogenic bowel, upper extremity overuse, and education in rehabilitation.

Teaching
He teaches PM&R residents and medical students the following courses: Introduction to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine (Rehab 101), Introduction to Clinical Medicine II, Disablement Experience: Clinical Care of People with Physical Disabilities, Introduction to Clinical Medicine I (HuBio 535): History Taking From People Who Have Disabilities; Assessment of Their Health, Function, and Effectiveness in Life Roles.

Training
Dr. Stiens earned his Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science at Xavier University, his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati, and his M.S. Degree in Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington.

Selected Publications:

Stiens SA, Haselkorn JK, Peters J, Goldstein B: Rehabilitation Intervention for Patients With Upper Extremity Dysfunction: Challenges of Outcome Evaluation. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 29:590-601, 1996.

Stiens SA, Biener-Bergman S, Goetz LL: Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury: Clinical Evaluation and Rehabilitation Management. Arch Phys Med & Rehab 78:S86-S102, 1997.

Stiens SA, Biener-Bergman S, Formal CS: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Individual Experience, Personal Adaptation, and Social Perspectives. Arch Phys Med & Rehab 78:S65-S72, 1997.

Stiens SA, Berkin DI: A Clinical Rehabilitation Course for College Undergraduates Provides an Introduction to Biopsychosocial Interventions that Minimize Disablement. Am J Phys Med Rehab 76(6):462-470, 1998.

King R, Biddle A, Braunschweig C, Cowel F, Dingus MC, Hammond M, Hartley C, Kirk P, Nelson A, Longo WE, Stiens SA: Neurogenic Bowel Management in Adults with Spinal Cord Injury. J Spinal Cord Medicine 21:248-293, 1998.

Stiens SA, Luttrel W, Binard JE: Polyethylene Glycol Versus Vegetable Oil Based Bisacodyl Suppositories to Initiate Bowel Care: A Clinical Trial in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury. Spinal Cord 36:777-781, 1998.