Maranda Kleppe

Dr. Maranda Kleppe serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Scholar at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR), an integral research unit within Palmer College of Chiropractic. Her work advances evidence-based chiropractic care through rigorous scientific investigation, with emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions and multidisciplinary treatment frameworks. She contributes to high-impact studies addressing veteran care, active aging, and spinal health optimization.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University
• Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic

Dr. Kleppe's research program centers on generating actionable evidence for chiropractic practice. Key focus areas include evidence-based clinical decision-making, patient care team dynamics, and musculoskeletal pain mechanisms. She actively participates in PCCR's portfolio of studies such as VERDICT (dose effects for chronic low back pain in veterans), AASH (e-Health interventions for older adults), and TLFM (thoracolumbar fascia mobility assessments). Her methodology prioritizes pragmatic clinical trials and data-driven analysis to bridge research findings with real-world clinical applications.

As part of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Dr. Kleppe operates within a multidisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing chiropractic science. The center conducts over 15 concurrent projects spanning clinical trials, observational studies, and health services research. Current initiatives include military care integration (ACT studies), radiology practice analysis, and collaborative care models for veterans and older adults (COCOV, COCOA). This infrastructure provides robust support for evidence generation through partnerships with VA hospitals, military facilities, and community clinics.