Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: The Benefits of Physical Therapy

Celebrate Physical Therapy Month by learning about the importance of physical therapy!
A Lifelong Beat of Pitt Pride: Pitt Physical Therapy Alumnus Russ Myer

After graduating from Pitt and making a successful PT career, Myer now serves as executive director of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance in New York, where he combines his physical therapy expertise with his passion for adaptive outdoor sports.
A Legacy of Labor, Love and Luck: Pitt Physical Therapy Alumna Mary Lou Galantino

A 1982 graduate of Pitt’s Physical Therapy program, Galantino’s remarkable career began with a spirit of inquiry and service during her undergraduate years at Pitt.
Pitt Physical Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Barbara Billek-Sawhney

Her professional excellence has been widely recognized. She is a Fulbright Scholar and recipient of numerous honors in addition to the recent Joan Mills Award, including the APTA Humanitarian Award, the Pennsylvania Chapter Humanitarian Award, and the APTA Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Academic Impact in Geriatrics Award.
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The Birmingham Free Clinic Interprofessional Education Seed Award: A Year of Success

This Interprofessional Education Seed Award, has continued to power a collaborative and community-focused initiative at Birmingham Free Clinic, bringing together students and faculty across health disciplines to provide free, patient-centered care to Pittsburgh’s community members.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Vice Chair for Clinical Education Hallie Zeleznik

Hallie Zeleznik oversees the structure and strategy of the clinical education program and ensures that students are well-prepared to thrive when they enter the profession.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Assistant Professor Pamela Dunlap

Dunlap’s leadership and contributions are a few of the reasons why Pitt Physical Therapy remains one of the strongest programs in the country and a draw for top Doctor of Physical Therapy students each year.
Meet the Physical Therapy Faculty: Assistant Professor Jasmine Edwards

Jasmine Edwards provides students with a well-rounded and engaging education through a hybrid setting that prepares them for a future in the hands-on field of physical therapy.