Mark D Peterson
Professor
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Mark D Peterson
Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Recent Publications
  • Qualifications
    • MS
      Clinical Research Design and Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2013
    • PhD
      Arizona State University, Department of, 2008
    • MS
      Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, Tempe, 2004
    • BS
      Exercise Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2000
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      Global REACH
    • Center Member
      Precision Health Initiative
    • Center Member
      Caswell Diabetes Institute
    • Center Member
      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Reframing Cerebral Palsy as a Lifelong Physical Disability.
      Peterson MD. N Engl J Med, 2024 Nov 7; 391 (18): 1668 - 1670. DOI:10.1056/NEJMp2403366
      PMID: 39494838
    • Journal Article
      Pain Phenotypes and Pain Multimorbidity Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Cerebral Palsy.
      Peterson MD, Ashbaugh K, O'Leary M, Schmidt M, Haapala H, Kamdar N, Hurvitz EA. JAMA Neurol, 2024 Sep 1; 81 (9): 1004 - 1005. DOI:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.2443
      PMID: 39102256
    • Journal Article
      Collective Weakness and Fluidity in Weakness Status Associated With Basic Self-Care Limitations in Older Americans.
      McGrath R, McGrath BM, Al Snih S, Cawthon PM, Clark BC, Heimbuch H, Peterson MD, Rhee Y. Am J Med Open, 2024 Jun; 11: DOI:10.1016/j.ajmo.2024.100065
      PMID: 38882182
    • Journal Article
      Perceptions of Caregiver Burden and Living Arrangements of Adult Children With Autism
      Marsack-Topolewski CN, Samuel PS, Peterson MD. Families in Society, 2024 Apr 1; 105 (2): 223 - 237. DOI:10.1177/10443894231170408
    • Journal Article
      Measuring grip strength in adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy in a clinic setting: Feasibility, reliability, and clinical associations.
      Sugiyama T, Whitney DG, Schmidt M, Haapala H, Bowman A, Peterson MD, Hurvitz EA. Dev Med Child Neurol, 2024 Jan; 66 (1): 87 - 94. DOI:10.1111/dmcn.15662
      PMID: 37277918
    • Journal Article
      Transitioning health care for adults with cerebral palsy.
      Hurvitz E, Wyeth D, Peterson M. Dev Med Child Neurol, 2024 Aug 4; DOI:10.1111/dmcn.16055
      PMID: 39099208
    • Journal Article
      Changes to physical activity behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and their associated factors: a cross sectional survey of Mexican women.
      Stratton C, Fourtassi M, Ramia I, Pandiyan U, Cooper R, Hajjioui A, Krassioukov A, Peterson MD, Balikuddembe JK, Palomba A, Hong B-Y, Tripathi DR, Tuakli-Wosornu YA, Muñoz Velasco LP. BMC Womens Health, 2023 May 11; 23 (1): 254 DOI:10.1186/s12905-023-02393-1
      PMID: 37170080
    • Journal Article
      Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk of Serious and Life-Threatening Conditions Among Adults With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury.
      Meade MA, Yin Z, Lin P, Kamdar N, Rodriguez G, McKee M, Peterson MD. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes, 2023 Oct; 7 (5): 452 - 461. DOI:10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2023.08.002
      PMID: 37818139
    Featured News & Stories On left, a young boy in a wheelchair has his doctor standing to his left and his parent is standing to his right in a show of support. On the right side of the image, the boy is now an adult and is wondering about the cost of his care and if his questions will be answered.
    Health Lab
    Changing the definition of cerebral palsy
    Cerebral palsy is defined as a childhood disorder, which fails to recognize adults living with the condition and the lack of care they receive once they age out of pediatric clinics.