Interdisciplinary Pitt Team Awarded $20M Grant to Continue Low Back Pain Research
The award will allow the team to continue following individuals longitudinally for five more years to seek further understanding of the relationship of low back pain to other chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
The Christine McDonough Physical Therapy Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Fund
The merit-based award for third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students memorializes the professional life and legacy of former Assistant Professor Christine McDonough, who passed away in December 2024 after a short battle with cancer.
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.