Daniel M. Cushman,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Dan Cushman, M.D., is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries with a particular interest in runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. He cares for all levels of athletes, from the weekend warrior to Olympic athletes and has a niche expertise in nerve disorders of the arms or legs in athletes. His conservative approach revolves around using exercise as medicine and avoiding medications whenever possible.
He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University), where he served as chief resident, then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cushman is active in research and is the director of Non-Operative Sports Medicine Research at the University of Utah, with interests including sports epidemiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound for the treatment/prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
Outside of work, he is active in endurance sports and has 3 children.
As Dr. Cushman does not see all conditions, in order to better identify the appropriate physician, it is recommended:
For those with spine pain (low back pain, neck pain) to see a spine specialist by clicking here.
For those who require pain medications to manage their chronic pain, the University of Utah pain management center can be found here.
For those with headaches, a University of Utah headache specialist can be found here.
Clinical Locations
801-587-7109
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Orthopaedics - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is one of the best doctor. He is very very very caring and always try to provide the best care.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I felt that Dr. Cushman was genuinely interested in my situation and took sufficient time to explain to and show me how the medical equipment worked, what he saw and what it meant. I felt well cared about and for.
UofU Patient
March 08, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
He has excellent bedside manners.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman offered viable options and helped me understand them, but left the decision on direction to take up to me
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
The injection was marvelous, painless and provided great relief.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman was wonderful explaining the procedure and the results.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Wonderful team of doctors Procedure went very well and I did get some relief from pain which was awsome
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a "pleasure" meeting him.
UofU Patient
January 26, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman was awesome. He was so deft with the injection to the center of my chest that I could have taken a nap while he did it and not woken up.
UofU Patient
January 23, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have had the most wonderful, smart and talented doctors that I have ever met. I am so grateful for the care that I have received. I know that my injury has been particularly complicated. I am so grateful that the doctors have been willing to try and help me because this has made all of the difference in my life and mobility.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Exceptional care. Dr. Cushman was knowledgeable, professional, kind and patient in answering my questions. I've had great experiences with the UOC and with Dr. Cushman especially.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 12, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Cushman was extremely professional and a very happy person. His confidence and huge smile made me feel confident that I was in good hands.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2022
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Was very well informed on what I needed to do
UofU Patient
December 30, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Both care providers were great with informing me of what was getting done, what my next steps would be and very caring of my feelings and needs were for work and home
UofU Patient
December 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
You can't ask for a better doc than Dr. Cushman, what an incredible human and doc, ALWAYS PLEASANT, KIND, HAPPY and ALWAYS has the best in mind for his patients!
UofU Patient
December 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman has been so great about helping figure out what was wrong with my elbow and when the MRI came back showing that I has a cyst, he had me in the clinic the next day to drain it!
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman included me in the conversation and in the entire procedure process.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Salzman and Naomi are terrific, the best of the best.
UofU Patient
December 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
December 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Wasnt first time for proceedure, everything explained and listened to my concerns
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I work for PEHP and because of the outstanding service I receive every time I com in I recommend Doctor Cushman to all Members that ask for a orthopedic sports Doctor
UofU Patient
December 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have a lot of confidence and trust in Dr Cushman and the care he provides.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman is caring, and really wants to properly diagnose the problem and then fix it. He is an outstanding example of what a doctor should be like. He is am excellent physician who really does care about helping his patients
UofU Patient
December 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman was incredibly talented with handling my diagnosis, and far exceeded my expectations with his work.
UofU Patient
December 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Rare to have a Dr provide feedback and discuss options that Dr Cushman always does.
UofU Patient
November 29, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman has a fabulous bedside manner. I was there for a shoulder injection and I didn't even feel the needle go in. I wish all doctors were like him
UofU Patient
November 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr cushman is truly one of the awesome people!!!
UofU Patient
November 06, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Covered all the bases.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I can not say enough how amazing the doctor and his staff were
UofU Patient
October 25, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman provided various options to assist me in health issue, including the pros and cons. He also listened to my questions and immediately answered them
UofU Patient
October 24, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is great. Took time to answer my questions and talk through the different treatment options. He is kind and respectful.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is amazing. My daughter is a competitive gymnast and he spoke to her on her level, showed her the injury, talked options and patience and was empathetic and clinically excellent. I could not have asked for a better ortho doc for her. We felt safe and cared for. He consulted a pediatric surgeon and explored all options for her. Thank you for being so great.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is very good at what he does. He has great rapport with patients, allowing 2-way dialogue. He introduces himself as Dan, not "Doctor." He is a good teacher to the fellows he is training. Glad to have found him to help me manage my pain.
UofU Patient
October 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very personalized and focused on my ailment
UofU Patient
October 04, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman discussed all aspects of the injury and potential avenues for treatment. I truly get the feeling that he understands my desired outcome and is invested in helping me recover and stay active.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
I have great confidence in them.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman and two others (wish I had gotten their names) assisted him with making the right decision about my health. One was a very polite and knowledgeable physical therapist (I believe) and the other was another doctor that Cushman wanted to add his opinion. I felt for the first time in my life, like my health and my recovery was priority number one. I am so grateful to these people!
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Cushman was a very likeable n polite.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent!!
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman explained in detail the course of action to take with my issue. He even drew it out so I could understand visually. He has a compassionate bedside manner and really listens.
UofU Patient
September 18, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr. Cushman is the kindest and most dedicated provider I've ever worked with. No other physician has taken as long in visits with me, answered my questions so well, or responded so quickly and thoroughly on mychart. I value his compassion and trust him to continue helping and advocating for me if current treatments dont work.
UofU Patient
September 17, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Very careful to explain process of the procedure
UofU Patient
September 11, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Super excellent
UofU Patient
September 10, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Excellent at explaining and not making me nervous or anxious
UofU Patient
September 08, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Informed Me I can have procedure done again in 3 months.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
Dr Cushman is an excellent Physician and truly cares about me as a patient. I could not ask for a better care provider
Dan Cushman, M.D., is board-certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and specializes in the care of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes & non-athletes, musculoskeletal ultrasound, electrodiagnostics, and endurance sports-specific injuries with a particular interest in runners, cyclists, swimmers, and triathletes. He cares for all levels of athletes, from the weekend warrior to Olympic athletes and has a niche expertise in nerve disorders of the arms or legs in athletes. His conservative approach revolves around using exercise as medicine and avoiding medications whenever possible.
He serves as the team physician for the University of Utah Track & Field and Cross-Country teams and is also the team physician for the University of Utah Swimming and Diving teams. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Chicago, IL at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Northwestern University), where he served as chief resident, then completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah. Dr. Cushman is active in research and is the director of Non-Operative Sports Medicine Research at the University of Utah, with interests including sports epidemiology and musculoskeletal ultrasound for the treatment/prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
Outside of work, he is active in endurance sports and has 3 children.
As Dr. Cushman does not see all conditions, in order to better identify the appropriate physician, it is recommended:
For those with spine pain (low back pain, neck pain) to see a spine specialist by clicking here.
For those who require pain medications to manage their chronic pain, the University of Utah pain management center can be found here.
For those with headaches, a University of Utah headache specialist can be found here.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Associate Professor (Clinical) Orthopaedics - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Research Interests
- Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Sports Epidemiology
- Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine
- Patient Safety
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah Sports Medicine Fellow, 2015 |
| Chief Resident | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Chief Resident, 2014 |
| Residency | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident, 2014 |
| Internship | Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Intern, 2011 |
| Professional Medical | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2010 |
| Undergraduate | University of Arizona Optical Engineering B.S., 2001 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Cushman DM, Kobayashi JK, Wheelwright JC, English J, Monson N, Teramoto M, Dunn R, Lash M, Zarate M (2022). Prospective Evaluation of Pain Flares and Time Until Pain Relief Following Musculoskeletal Corticosteroid Injections. Epub ahead of print. . Sports Health, 19417381221076470.
- Cushman DM, Carefoot A, Rees MR (2022). Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection for the Treatment of Teres Major Fasciculations: A Case Report. Epub ahead of print. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Kotler DH, Cushman DM, Rice S, Gilbert C, Bhatnagar S, Robidoux CG, Iaccarino MA (2021). Fear, Anxiety, and Return to Sport After Cycling Crashes: A Survey of Cyclists. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 33(1), 107-122.
- Cushman DM, Dowling N, Ehn M, Kotler DH (2021). Triathlon Considerations. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am, 33(1), 81-90.
- Malmut L, Kline-Quiroz C, Cushman DM (2022). Competency Assessment in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Education: A Systematic Review. Epub ahead of print. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Cushman DM, Knox J, Kobayashi JK, Zarate M, Wheelwright JC, Monson N, English J, Teramoto M (2022). Does anesthetic relief correspond to future pain relief? A prospective trial examining future pain relief for ultrasound-guided corticosteroid-anesthetic injections. Epub ahead of print. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Cushman DM, Ross B, Teramoto M, English J, Joyner JR, Bosley J (2019). Identification of Knee Effusions With Ultrasound: A Comparison of Three Methods. Clin J Sport Med, 32(1), e19-e22.
- Cushman DM, Teramoto M, Babu A, Olafsen N, Onishi K, Asay A, McCormick ZL (2020). Sports Medicine Physician Decision-Making, Practice Changes, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic. Clin J Sport Med, 32(1), 28-39.
- Cushman DM, Petrin Z, Cummings K, Eby SF, English J, Teramoto M (2021). Sonographic Screening of Distance Runners for the Development of Future Achilles and Patellar Tendon Pain. Clin J Sport Med.
- Cushman DM, Petrin Z, Eby S, Clements ND, Haight P, Snitily B, Teramoto M (2020). Ultrasound evaluation of the patellar tendon and Achilles tendon and its association with future pain in distance runners. Phys Sportsmed, 49(4), 410-419.
- Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Kuo KT, Clements N, Burnham T, Conger A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2021). Percutaneous treatments for residual and/or phantom limb pain in adults with lower-extremity amputations: A narrative review. PM R.
- Willick SE, Cushman DM, Klatt J, Brobeck M, Spencer C, Teramoto M (2020). The NICA injury surveillance system: Design, methodology and preliminary data of a prospective, longitudinal study of injuries in youth cross country mountain bike racing. J Sci Med Sport, 24(10), 1032-1037.
- Cushman DM, Teramoto M, Asay A, Clements ND, McCormick ZL (2020). Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic Use Trends for Large Joint and Bursa Injections: Results of a Survey of Sports Medicine Physicians. PM R, 13(9), 962-968.
- Cushman DM, York E, Asay A, Ross B, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2021). Changes in clinical practice perceptions and mental health of sports medicine physicians due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Phys Sportsmed, 1-10.
- Sederberg M, LaMarche L, Skinner L, Cushman DM (2021). Distal semimembranosus tendinopathy: A narrative review. PM R.
- Cushman DM, Carefoot A, Lisenby S, Caragea M, Fogg B, Conger A (2020). A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Corticosteroid Injections of Tendon Sheaths, Excluding Stenosing Tenosynovitis of the Wrist and Hand. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 100(7), 683-688.
- Willick SE, Ehn M, Teramoto M, Klatt JWB, Finnoff JT, Saad K, Cushman DM (2022). The National Interscholastic Cycling Association Mountain Biking Injury Surveillance System: 40,000 Student-Athlete-Years of Data. Curr Sports Med Rep, 20(6), 291-297.
- Ehn M, Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Saad K, Willick S (2021). The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Mountain Biking Injury Surveillance System (ISS): Analysis of 66,588 Student Athlete-Years of Injury Data. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 18(11).
- Fogarty AE, Burnham T, Kuo K, Tate Q, Sperry BP, Cheney C, Walega DR, Kohan L, Cohen SP, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL, Conger A (2021). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically-Guided Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil.
- Cushman DM, Cummings K, Skinner L, Holman A, Haight P, Brobeck M, Teramoto M, Tang C (2019). Postrace Dry Needling Does Not Reduce Subsequent Soreness and Cramping-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin J Sport Med, 31(3), 225-231.
- Cushman DM, Scholl LV, Ludlow M, Cunningham S, Teramoto M (2020). Accuracy of rib palpation for dry needling of deep periscapular musculature, measured with ultrasound. J Bodyw Mov Ther, 26, 7-11.
- Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman DM, Zhang C, Presson AP, Yoon S, Schulz B, Li B (2020). The ulnar collateral ligament responds to stress in professional pitchers. J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 30(3), 495-503.
- Cushman DM, Holman A, Skinner L, Cummings K, Haight P, Teramoto M (2021). Validity of a sham dry needling technique on a healthy population. Int J Sports Phys Ther, 16(1), 49-56.
- Joyce AA, Conger A, McCormick ZL, Kendall RW, Wagner G, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2020). Changes in Interventional Pain Physician Decision-Making, Practice Patterns, and Mental Health During the Early Phase of the SARS-CoV-2 Global Pandemic. Pain Med, 21(12), 3585-3595.
- Cushman DM, Shihab S (2020). Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection for proximal plantaris tendinopathy: A case report. Radiol Case Rep, 15(11), 2175-2177.
- Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain Med, 21(11), 2699-2712.
- Morris A, Cassidy B, Pelo R, Fino NF, Presson AP, Cushman DM, Monson NE, Dibble LE, Fino PC (2020). Reactive Postural Responses After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Association With Musculoskeletal Injury Risk in Collegiate Athletes: A Study Protocol. Front Sports Act Living, 2, 574848.
- Burnham T, Sampson J, Speckman RA, Conger A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2020). The Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for the Treatment of Suspected Sacroiliac Joint Complex Pain; a Systematic Review. Pain Med, 21(10), 2518-2528.
- Sederberg M, Cushman DM (2020). Current Treatments of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 8(3).
- Schoutens C, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL, Conger A, van Royen BJ, Spiker WR (2019). Outcomes of Nonsurgical Treatments for Symptomatic Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: A Systematic Review. Pain Med, 21(6), 1263-1275.
- Cushman DM, Elmer A (2020). Pacemaker-Associated Needle Electromyography Artifact. PM R, 12(6), 626-627.
- Hynes A, Vydra D, Clements N, Julia J, Nagpal A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). Current Trends in the Use of Sedation During Spine Intervention Procedures: A Survey Study. Pain Med, 21(5), 1086-1088.
- Cushman DM, Christiansen J, Kirk M, Clements ND, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2019). Image guidance used for large joint and bursa injections; a survey study. Phys Sportsmed, 48(2), 208-214.
- Capizzi AN, Kirk MN, Lee VA, Cushman DM (2019). Evaluating Physician Knowledge of Commonly Prescribed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Discharge Medication's Costs: An Observational Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 99(2), e15-e18.
- Cushman DM, Strenn Q, Elmer A, Yang AJ, Onofrei L (2019). Complications Associated With Electromyography: A Systematic Review. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 99(2), 149-155.
- Vydra D, McCormick Z, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, Cushman D (2019). Current Trends in Steroid Dose Choice and Frequency of Administration of Epidural Steroid Injections: A Survey Study. PM R, 12(1), 49-54.
- Conger A, Cushman DM, Speckman RA, Burnham T, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically Guided Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Radicular Pain; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pain Med, 21(1), 41-54.
- Cushman DM, Christiansen J, Clements ND, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2019). Infections After Large Joint or Bursa Injection: A Survey of 554 Sports Medicine Physicians. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 98(12), 1106-1109.
- Conger A, Cushman DM, Walker K, Petersen R, Walega DR, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2019). A Novel Technical Protocol for Improved Capture of the Genicular Nerves by Radiofrequency Ablation. Pain Med, 20(11), 2208-2212.
- Burnham T, Conger A, Tate Q, Cushman DM, Kendall R, Schnieder B, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Suspected Discogenic Low Back Pain: a Comprehensive Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7, 372-384.
- Tate Q, Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman DM, Kendall R, Schneider B, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: a Comprehensive Literature Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(4), 404-413.
- Conger A, Burnham T, Speckman RA, Randall D, Reisinger R, Tate Q, Spiker R, Schnieder B, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain: a Systematic Review. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 1-9.
- Denq W, Cushman DM (2019). Knee Osteoarthritis and Meniscal Injuries in the Runner. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 237-245.
- Cushman DM, Ofek E, Syed RH, Clements N, Gardner JE, Sams JM, Mulvey JL, McCormick ZL (2019). Comparison of Varying Corticosteroid Type, Dose, and Volume for the Treatment of Pain in Small- and Intermediate-Size Joint Injections: A Narrative Review. PM R, 11(7), 758-770.
- Cummings K, Skinner L, Cushman DM (2019). Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 227-236.
- Miller GD, Teramoto M, Smeal SJ, Cushman D, Eichner D (2019). Assessing serum albumin concentration following exercise-induced fluid shifts in the context of the athlete biological passport. Drug Test Anal, 11(6), 782-791.
- Rudolph L, Willick S, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2019). Adaptive Sports Injury Epidemiology. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev, 27(2), e8-e11.
- Clements N, Vydra D, Cushman DM, Nagpal A, Julia J, Zheng P, McCormick ZL (2019). Trends in steroid agent and diluent choices for epidural steroid injections: a survey of Spine Intervention Society physicians. Reg Anesth Pain Med.
- Cushman DM, Monson N, Conger A, Kendall RW, Henrie AM, McCormick ZL (2018). Use of 0.5 mL and 1.0 mL of Local Anesthetic for Genicular Nerve Blocks. Pain Med, 20(5), 1049-1052.
- Cushman DM, Borowski L, Hansen C, Hendrick J, Bushman T, Teramoto M (2018). Gabapentin and Tricyclics in the Treatment of Post-Concussive Headache, a Retrospective Cohort Study. Headache, 59(3), 371-382.
- Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman DM, Cunningham S, Teramoto M, Kendall R, McCormick ZL (2018). Does Updated Compared to Older Fluoroscopic Imaging Technology Reduce Radiation Dose During Interventional Spine Procedures? A Pragmatic Cohort Study. PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 56-60.
- Cushman DM, Petrin Z (2018). Respiratory Synkinesis Seen in the Biceps Brachii Muscle Resulting From Meningitis 20 Years Ago. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 97(12), e117.
- Cushman D, Sliwa J, Mccormick Z (2018). Is Residency Training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation a Sedentary Activity? PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 2-5.
- Wagner GE, Cushman DM, Teramoto M, Mccormick ZL (2018). Correlation Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time in Lumbar Medial Branch Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation. PRM+ Journal of Quantitative Research in Rehabilitation Medicine, 1(2), 37-41.
- Teramoto M, Cross CL, Cushman DM, Willick SE (2018). Boxing fatalities in relation to rule changes in Japan: secondary data analysis. Phys Sportsmed, 46(3), 349-354.
- Campian MD, Flis AE, Teramoto M, Cushman DM (2018). Self-Reported Use and Attitudes Toward Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Ultramarathon Running. Wilderness Environ Med, 29(3), 330-337.
- Cushman DM, Bruno B, Christiansen J, Schultz A, McCormick ZL (2018). Efficacy of Injected Corticosteroid Type, Dose, and Volume for Pain in Large Joints: A Narrative Review. PM R, 10(7), 748-757.
- Cushman D, Henrie M, Vernon Scholl L, Ludlow M, Teramoto M (2017). Ultrasound Verification Of Safe Needle Examination Of The Rhomboid Major Muscle. Muscle Nerve, 57(1), 61-64.
- Cushman D, Hendrick J, Teramoto M, Fogg B, Bradley S, Hansen C (2018). Reliability of the balance error scoring system in a population with protracted recovery from mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj, 32(5), 569-574.
- Teramoto M, Cushman D, Cross C, Curtiss H, Willick S (2017). Game Schedules and Rate of Concussions in the National Football League. Orthop J Sports Med, 5(11).
- Cox HD, Miller GD, Lai A, Cushman D, Eichner D (2017). Detection of autologous blood transfusions using a novel dried blood spot method. Drug Test Anal, 9(11-12), 1713-1720.
- Cushman D, Teramoto M, Curtis B, Lee DT, Marcolina A, McCormick Z (2017). Does Trainee Involvement in Fluoroscopic Injections Affect Fluoroscopic Time, Immediate Pain Reduction, and Complication Rate? PM R, 9(10), 1013-1019.
- McCormick ZL, Korn M, Reddy R, Marcolina A, Dayanim D, Mattie R, Cushman D, Bhave M, McCarthy RJ, Khan D, Nagpal G, Walega DR (2017). Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Genicular Nerves for Chronic Pain due to Knee Osteoarthritis: Six-Month Outcomes. Pain Med, 18(9), 1631-1641.
- McCormick ZL, Mattie R, Ebrahimi A, Lee DT, Marcolina A, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Smuck M, Walega DR, Cushman D (2016). Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections? Pain Med, 18(7), 1326-1333.
- McCormick ZL, Bhave M, Lee DT, Scholten P, Chu SK, Babu AN, Caldwell M, Ziegler C, Ashraf H, Clark R, Gross C, Cara J, McCormick K, Ross B, Press J, Walega DR, Cushman D (2017). The Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Intraarticular Hip Injection: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Physician, 20(5), E721-E726.
- Kotler DH, Lynch M, Cushman D, Hu J, Garner J (2017). Dancers' Perceived and Actual Knowledge of Anatomy. J Dance Med Sci, 21(2), 76-81.
- Teramoto M, Cross CL, Cushman DM, Maak TG, Petron DJ, Willick SE (2016). Game injuries in relation to game schedules in the National Basketball Association. J Sci Med Sport, 20(3), 230-235.
- Hansen C, Cushman D, Chen W, Bounsanga J, Hung M (2016). Reliability Testing of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Between the Ages of 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 27(1), 64-68.
- McCormick ZL, Choxi SC, Lee DT, Marcolina A, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Smuck M, Walega DR, Cushman DM (2016). The Impact of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopy Time During Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection; A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Med, 18(1), 25-35.
- Mattie R, McCormick ZL, Fogg B, Cushman DM (2016). The effect of body mass index on fluoroscopy time and radiation dose in intra-articular glenohumeral joint injections. Clin Imaging, 42, 19-24.
- McCormick ZL, Cushman D, Marshall B, Caldwell M, Patel J, Ghannad L, Eng C, Makovitch S, Babu A, Chu SK, Marciniak C, Walega DR, Press J, Plastaras C, Kennedy DJ (2016). Pain Reduction and Repeat Injections After Transforaminal Epidural Injection With Particulate Versus Nonparticulate Steroid for the Treatment of Chronic Painful Lumbosacral Radiculopathy. PM R, 8(11), 1039-1045.
- Hansen C, Cushman D, Anderson N, Chen W, Cheng C, Hon SD, Hung M (2016). A Normative Dataset of the Balance Error Scoring System in Children Aged Between 5 and 14. Clin J Sport Med, 26(6), 497-501.
- Willick SE, Cushman DM, Blauwet CA, Emery C, Webborn N, Derman W, Schwellnus M, Stomphorst J, Van de Vliet P (2015). The epidemiology of injuries in powerlifting at the London 2012 Paralympic Games: An analysis of 1411 athlete-days. Scand J Med Sci Sports, 26(10), 1233-8.
- Cushman DM, Mattie R, Clements ND, McCormick ZL (2016). The Effect of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopic Time and Radiation Dose During Intra-articular Hip Injections. PM R, 8(9), 876-82.
- Campian MD, Cushman D, Henrie M, Teramoto M (2016). Poster 116 Ultrasound Verification of Palpatory Rib Identification for Safe Needle Examination of the Rhomboid Major Muscle. PM R, 8(9S), S199.
- Cushman D, Flis A, Jensen B, McCormick Z (2015). The Effect of Body Mass Index on Fluoroscopic Time and Radiation Dose During Sacroiliac Joint Injections. PM R, 8(8), 767-72.
- McCormick ZL, Cushman D, Lee DT, Scholten P, Chu SK, Babu AN, Caldwell M, Ziegler C, Ashraf H, Sundar B, Clark R, Gross C, Cara J, McCormick K, Ross B, Smith CC, Press J, Smuck M, Walega DR (2015). Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Fluoroscopy Time During Sacroiliac Joint Injection? A Multicenter Cohort Study. Pain Med, 17(7), 1241-8.
- Cushman D, Mattie R, Curtis B, Flis A, McCormick ZL (2016). The effect of body mass index on fluoroscopic time and radiation dose during lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Spine J, 16(7), 876-83.
- Webborn N, Cushman D, Blauwet CA, Emery C, Derman W, Schwellnus M, Stomphorst J, Van de Vliet P, Willick SE (2015). The Epidemiology of Injuries in Football at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. PM R, 8(6), 545-52.
- Blauwet CA, Cushman D, Emery C, Willick SE, Webborn N, Derman W, Schwellnus M, Stomphorst J, Van de Vliet P (2016). Risk of Injuries in Paralympic Track and Field Differs by Impairment and Event Discipline: A Prospective Cohort Study at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Am J Sports Med, 44(6), 1455-62.
- Cushman D, Babu A, Marshall B, Rho M (2016). The motivational influence of milestone times on 10-km running performance. Int J Perform Anal Sport, 16(2), 602-611.
- Cushman DM, Thomas K, Mukherjee D, Johnson R, Spill G (2015). Perceived Quality of Life With Spinal Cord Injury: A Comparison Between Emergency Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians. PM R, 7(9), 962-969.
- McCormick Z, Cushman D, Caldwell M, Marshall B, Ghannad L, Eng C, Patel J, Makovitch S, Chu SK, Babu AN, Walega DR, Marciniak C, Press J, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2015). Does Electrodiagnostic Confirmation of Radiculopathy Predict Pain Reduction after Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection? A Multicenter Study. J Nat Sci, 1(8).
- Cushman D, Rho ME (2015). Conservative Treatment of Subacute Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Using Eccentric Exercises Performed With a Treadmill: A Case Report. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 45(7), 557-62.
- Cushman D, McCormick Z, Casey E, Plastaras CT (2015). Discrepancies in describing pain: is there agreement between numeric rating scale scores and pain reduction percentage reported by patients with musculoskeletal pain after corticosteroid injection? Pain Med, 16(5), 870-6.
- McCormick Z, Cushman D, Casey E, Garvan C, Kennedy DJ, Plastaras C (2014). Factors associated with pain reduction after transforaminal epidural steroid injection for lumbosacral radicular pain. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 95(12), 2350-6.
- Cushman DM, Giese G, Rouhani P (2014). Meningeal carcinomatosis in undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report. Ear Nose Throat J, 93(7), E1-4.
- Cushman DM, Markert M, Rho M (2013). Performance trends in large 10-km road running races in the United States. J Strength Cond Res, 28(4), 892-901.
- Cushman D, Rydberg L (2013). A general rehabilitation inpatient with exercise-induced vasculitis. PM R, 5(10), 900-2.
Review
- Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Kuo KT, Clements N, Burnham T, Conger A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2021). Percutaneous treatments for residual and/or phantom limb pain in adults with lower-extremity amputations: A narrative review. [Review]. PM R.
- Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Kuo KT, Clements N, Burnham T, Conger A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2021). Percutaneous treatments for residual and/or phantom limb pain in adults with lower-extremity amputations: A narrative review. [Review]. PM R.
- Sederberg M, Cushman DM (2020). Current Treatments of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 8(4), 354-363.
- Tate Q, Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman DM, Kendall R, Schneider B, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: a Comprehensive Literature Review. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(4), 404-413.
- Tate Q, Conger A, Burnham T, Cushman DM, Kendall R, Schneider B, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis: a Comprehensive Literature Review. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(4), 404-413.
- Burnham T, Conger A, Tate Q, Cushman DM, Kendall R, Schneider B, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for the Treatment of Suspected Discogenic Low Back Pain: a Comprehensive Review. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(4), 372-384.
- Conger A, Burnham T, Speckman RA, Randall D, Reisinger R, Tate Q, Spiker R, Schneider B, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Zygapophyseal Joint Pain: a Systematic Review. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(4), 362-370.
- Cummings K, Skinner L, Cushman DM (2019). Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 227-236.
- Denq W, Cushman DM (2019). Knee Osteoarthritis and Meniscal Injuries in the Runner. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 237-245.
- Cummings K, Skinner L, Cushman DM (2019). Patellar Tendinopathy in Athletes. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 227-236.
- Denq W, Cushman DM (2019). Knee Osteoarthritis and Meniscal Injuries in the Runner. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 7(3), 237-245.
- Cummings K, Cushman D, Chalmers P (2017). Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Elbow. [Review]. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep, 5(3), 151-160.
Book Chapter
- Cushman DM, Ross B, Denq W, Lippman J, Cummings K (2020). Knee Injuries in Runners. In Harrast MA (Ed.), Clinical Care of the Runner (1, pp. 197-214). NY, NY: Elsevier.
- Cushman D (04/28/2019). Femoral Neuropathy. In Chu S, Jayabalan P (Eds.), McLean EMG Guide (Second Edition, Chapter 24). Demos Medical.
- Cushman DM, Ross B, Denq W, Lippman J, Cummings K (2019). Knee injuries in runners. In Cushman DM|Ross B|Denq W|Lippman J|Cummings K (Ed.), Clinical Care of the Runner: Assessment, Biomechanical Principles, and Injury Management (pp. 197-214).
- Cushman DM, Ross B, Denq W, Lippman J, Cummings K (2019). Knee injuries in runners. In Cushman DM|Ross B|Denq W|Lippman J|Cummings K (Ed.), Clinical Care of the Runner: Assessment, Biomechanical Principles, and Injury Management (pp. 197-214).
- Cushman D (4/1/16). Foot & Ankle Injuries. In Casey E, Rho M, Press J. (Eds.), Sex Differences in Sports Medicine (1). New York: Demos Medical.
Letter
- Cushman DM, Walker SE (2020). Symptomatic accessory branch of the superficial peroneal nerve identified by ultrasound. [Letter to the editor]. Muscle Nerve, 62(1), E46-E47.
- Clements ND, McCormick ZL, Vydra D, Nagpal A, Akuthota V, Kennedy DJ, Cushman DM (2019). Serious Complications Associated with Interventional Spine Procedures-Results of a Spine Intervention Society Survey. [Letter to the editor]. Pain Med, 21(3), 651-653.
- Vydra D, Hynes A, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, Schneider BJ, Maus TP, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). Current Practice Trends in Image Guidance During Lumbar and Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections. [Letter to the editor]. Pain Med, 20(11), 2327-2329.
- Cox HD, Miller GD, Lai A, Cushman D, Ganz T, Eichner D (2018). Evaluation of serum markers for improved detection of autologous blood transfusions. [Letter to the editor]. Haematologica, 103(10), e443-e445.
- Cushman DM, Bosley JC (2018). Method for Intraarticular Knee Injection. [Letter to the editor]. Anesthesiology, 128(5), 1048.
Abstract
- Lider J, Teramoto M, Eby S, Caragea M, Lash M, Cushman DM (2021). Normative Peripheral Nerve Dimensions Under Ultrasound Examination; A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Abstract]. 100(4 Suppl 2), a1-a204.
- Eby SF, Teramoto M, Petrin Z, Cummings K, English J, Cushman DM (2021). Sonographic Tendon Abnormalities are Associated with Development of Achilles and Patellar Tendon Injury in Recreational Runners. [Abstract]. 100(4 Suppl 2), a1-a204.
- Cushman DM, Eby S, Zurbuchen R, Cummings K, English J, Teramoto M (2020). Sonographic Achilles Tendon and Patellar Tendon Predictors of Injury in Distance Runners. Research Podium Presentation presented at the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. [Abstract]. 30(2), 190-191.
- DeStefano S, Teramoto M, Cushman DM, Willick S (2020). Sex Differences in Injury Characteristics of Youth Mountain Bikers. Oral Research Poster presented at the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. [Abstract]. 30(2), 118.
- Kobayashi JK, Monzon M, Olsen Z, Monson N, Cushman DM (2020). Physician Accuracy With Posy Injection Pain. Oral Research Poster presented at the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. [Abstract]. 30(2), 155.
- Cummings K, Monson N, English J, Kobayashi JK, Zarate M, Olsen Z, Cushman DM (2020). Pilot Study Examining Incidence of Corticosteroid Flares After Ultrasound-Guided Injection. Oral Research Poster presented at the 2020 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. [Abstract]. 30(2), 113.
- Randall D, Conger A, Burnham T, Speckman RA, Reisinger R, Tate Q, Spiker R, Schneider BJ, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). The Accuracy of SPECT/CT for Diagnosing Lumbar Facet-Joint Pain: A Systematic Review [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Vydra D, Hynes A, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, Schneider BJ, Mause TP, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). Current Practice Trends in Image Guidance During Cervical and Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: A Survey Study [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Vydra D, Clements N, Nagpal A, Julia J, McCormick ZL, Cushman DM (2019). Current Trends in Steroid Dose Choice and Frequency of Administration of Epidural Steroid Injections: A Survey Study [Abstract]. 20(9), 1820-78.
- Clements ND, Cushman DM, Nagpal A, Julia J, Zheng P, McCormick ZL (2019). Trends in Steroid Agent and Diluent Choices for Epidural Steroid Injections: A Survey of Interventional Spine Physicians [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Clements ND, Vydara D, Nagpal A, Akuthota V, Kennedy DJ, McCormick ZL, Cushman DM (2019). Serious Complications Associated with Interventional Spine Procedures: A Survey Study [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Hynes A, Vydra D, Clements N, Julia J, Nagpal A, Cushman DM, McCormick ZL (2019). Current Trends in the use of Procedural Sedation During Spine Interventions: A Survey Study [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Conger A, Cushman DM, Speckman RA, Burnham T, Teramoto M, McCormick ZL (2019). The Effectiveness of Fluoroscopically-guided Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Radicular Pain; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [Abstract]. 20(9), 1850-78.
- Cummings K, Hansen C, Teramoto M, Cushman D (2017). Comparison of Complicated and Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children Seen in an Outpatient Clinic [Abstract]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 96(3S), a1-a80.
- Christiansen J, Teramoto M, Petron D, Maak T, Powell A, Cushman D (2017). Pilot Study Examining Asymptomatic Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathies Found on Ultrasound in NCAA Division I Student-Athletes. [Abstract]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 96(3S), a1-a80.
Other
- Cushman DM (2021). "Confidence". (2021). University of Utah.
Patent
- Benjamin Fogg, Blake Corcoran, Kellen Arlen Hilton, Daniel Cushman (2017). Subcutaneous Cutting Device. U.S. Patent No. US 2020/0305918 A1. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
