Joline E. Brandenburg, M.D.

  1. Pediatric Physiatrist

Departments

  1. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. Mayo Clinic Children's
  3. Pediatrics

Specialty Groups

  1. Pediatric Rehabilitation

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Joline Brandenburg, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the area of Pediatric Physiatry. She has presented as an expert internationally and nationally for many years. She is an actively advancing the science in her department, and teaching regularly on the topics of:

  • cerebral palsy
  • spasticity and muscle stiffness in children
  • pediatric neuromuscular disorders
  • ultrasound elastography
  • Botulinum toxin injections
  • functional gait disorders

Dr. Brandenburg is an honored member of the PM&R faculty, having received recognition most recently from the American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Association of Academic Physiatrists. She in constantly mentoring residents and fellows, as well as participating in large-scale research projects.

  1. Acquired brain disorder
  2. Cerebral palsy
  3. Gait unsteadiness
  4. Muscle spasms
  5. Muscle twitching
  6. Muscular dystrophy
  7. Neurodevelopmental disorder
  8. Neurologic muscle weakness
  9. Neuromuscular disorder
  10. Pediatric trauma
  11. Spasticity
  12. Spina bifida
  13. Spinal cord injury
  14. Traumatic brain injury
  1. Botox injection
  2. Injection
  3. Musculoskeletal exam
  4. Neurological rehabilitation
  5. Pediatric rehabilitation
  6. Rehabilitation therapy
  7. Spasticity management for spinal cord injury
  8. Spasticity therapy
  9. Ultrasound elastography
  10. Ultrasound-guided injection
  11. Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spina bifida
  • Neurodevelopment disorders
  • Pediatric muscular dystrophies
  • Pediatric spinal cord injury
  • Pediatric traumatic and acquired brain injuries
  • Pediatric musculoskeletal disorders
  • Spasticity management and gait disorders
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2010
    Fellow - Pediatric Physical Medicine and RehabilitationGillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare/University of Minnesota
  2. 2008
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2008
    ResidentPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2005
    Transitional ResidentGundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, La Crosse
  5. 2004
    MDUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
  6. 2000
    BS - BiologyMichigan Technological University

Certifications

  1. 2010
    Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  2. 2009
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    Top Doctor in Minnesota 2025Minnesota Top Doctors
  2. 2025
    Mayo Quality Fellows Silver ProjectMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  3. 2024
    Top Doctor in Minnesota 2024Minnesota Top Doctors
  4. 2024
    Mayo Quality Fellows Silver AwardMayo Clinic Quality Academy
  5. 2024
    2024 Excellence in Quality AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  6. 2024
    Editor's Choice Paper, May 2024Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
  7. 2023
    Top Doctor in Minnesota 2023Minnesota Top Doctors
  8. 2019
    Mayo Clinic Office of Development Benefactor FundingMayo Clinic in Rochester
  9. 2018
    Research Career Support and Advancement AwardMayo Clinic
  10. 2016
    Featured LecturerPediatric Broadcast Med
  11. 2016
    Travel Stipend for the Training in Grantsmanship in Rehabilitation ResearchAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  12. 2015
    Focus on Muscle: Selected as the First Lecturer in this 3-Part Video Series Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation National Video Series
  13. 2015
    Mayo Clinic Pediatric Team Science AwardMayo Clinic
  14. 2015
    Mayo Clinic CCaTS Career Transition AwardMayo Clinic in Rochester
  15. 2015
    Member SpotlightAAPMR Pediatric Passages
  16. 2011
    RMSTP AwardeeRehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program (RMSTP)
  17. 2008
    Earl Elkins Outstanding Resident AwardDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 2008
    G. Keith Stillwell Memorial Award for Resident ResearchJayanthi Charitable Foundation
  19. 2008
    2008-2010 Mayo Clinic ScholarMayo Clinic
  20. 2007
    Mayo International Health Program ScholarshipMayo Clinic International Health Program
  21. 2006
    Margaret Milbank Bogert Fellow in Pediatric Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAwarding Organization
  22. 2001
    Catherine and Donald D. Finlayson, M.D. Endowed Scholarship FundAwarding Organization
  23. 2000
    Coleman J. and Lois R. Ross Jr., Scholarship FundAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    ReviewerInternal Review Board, Mayo Clinic Graduate Education Committee
  2. 2023 - present
    Co-ChairAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  3. 2023 - present
    ABPMR Longitudinal Assessment Item WriterAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberRecruitment/FTE Committee
  5. 2023 - present
    InvestigatorCerebral Palsy Research Network
  6. 2023 - present
    Co-Chair, Steering CommitteeAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  7. 2022 - present
    MemberPediatric Trauma Committee
  8. 2022 - present
    TreasurerAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Rehab Unit Steering Committee
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberPractice Committee, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  11. 2022 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Rehabilitation Unit Operations Committee
  12. 2022 - present
    Steering CommitteeNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  13. 2021 - 2022
    Treasurer ElectAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  14. 2021
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Search Committee
  15. 2020 - present
    LiaisonACS PIPs
  16. 2020 - 2024
    ChairCerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
  17. 2020
    Co-Chair, Program CommitteeAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  18. 2020 - present
    CollaboratorCerebral Palsy Research Network
  19. 2018 - 2021
    ChairCommunity Leaders, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  20. 2017 - 2020
    Board of DirectorsAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  21. 2017 - present
    Committee MemberCerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
  22. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Physiological Society
  23. 2016 - present
    Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  24. 2015 - 2017
    Council Advisory PanelAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  25. 2015 - 2017
    Work Group LeaderCerebral Palsy Common Data Elements, NINDS
  26. 2014 - 2018
    Vice Chair and Chair-electPediatric and Developmental Disabilities Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  27. 2012 - 2017
    ChairResearch Committee, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  28. 2012 - 2013
    Elected Active MemberSociety for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida
  29. 2012 - 2020
    MemberPM&R Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  30. 2012 - present
    MemberPediatric & Adolescent Research Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  31. 2010 - present
    MemberPediatric Rehabilitation Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  32. 2010 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  33. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
  34. 2007 - 2008
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  35. 2007 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  36. 2005 - 2008
    MemberAdolescent Autonomic Dysfunction Work Group, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  37. 2005 - 2006
    MemberPM&R Resident Education Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  38. 2005 - 2008
    MemberMayo Fellows Association, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  39. 2005 - 2006
    MemberMayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Education Committee
  40. 2005 - present
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  41. 2005 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association
  42. 2000 - 2004
    Active ParticipantMentorship Program, American Medical Women's Association
  43. 2000 - 2004
    Student MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  44. 2000 - 2004
    Student MemberAmerican Medical Student Association