Physical Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Norman L. Johnson
A man of many accomplishments, Johnson embodies the values of lifelong learning, public service and a commitment to improving lives through education, humanitarian efforts and innovation.
University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy Delegation to the 2024 Bárány Society Meeting
The delegation included the largest number of physical therapists from any institution globally and reflects the international prominence of our vestibular physical therapy and vestibular disorders programs.
Challenges, Choices, Confidence: The Journey of Hybrid DPT Student Elena Luna-Vazquez
Elena Luna-Vazquez (DPT '24) from Texas is a busy mom who just graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Learn more about her experience in the DPT hybrid option and her journey to becoming a new leader in the profession!
How to Become a Physical Therapist in 6 Steps
Are you looking to have a profound effect on people’s lives through improving their mobility and function? A career as a physical therapist could be for you! Our experts at Pitt PT give you all the insight on the steps needed to join the profession.
Interprofessional Education Seed Award: The Birmingham Free Clinic Improves Community Access to Health Care
Once a month, an interprofessional team of volunteers comes together to provide free health care services to uninsured and medically underserved individuals at the Birmingham Free Clinic, transforming both student education and community health.
Department of Physical Therapy Spring Research Highlights
Pitt PT faculty continue to lead the profession with their impactful and innovative research.
Pitt DPT Students Making Nationwide Community Impact
Since community engagement was formally added to the DPT curriculum in fall 2021, students have dedicated over 2,000 hours to working with and meeting the identified needs of their communities. The Class of 2023 engaged with 49 unique community partners across nine states. Nearly half of our DPT graduates exceeded…
Physical Therapy Researchers Receive $1.1 Million Award to Study Vestibular Recovery App
Department of Physical Therapy Professors Susan L. Whitney and Charity G. Patterson received a subcontract award of $1.1 million from BlueHalo. Over the next three years, they will study the feasibility and effectiveness of a prototype app to enhance recovery after mild brain injury or a vestibular disorder.
Pitt Occupational Therapy Ranks First in the Nation, U.S. News Rankings Places Four SHRS Programs among Top Ten Health Schools
The 2024 Best Health Schools published by U.S. News & World Report also ranks Pitt Speech-Language Pathology at #5, Audiology at #6 and Physical Therapy at #8!
Researchers in Pitt School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will help lead a $5 million training grant on learning health systems research to improve disability and chronic condition care
Professor Janet Freburger, Assistant Professor Christine McDonough and Professor Elizabeth Skidmore alongside other faculty outside SHRS have been awarded a $5 million training grants to create the Learning Health Systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) center.