Physical Therapy

Commitment to the healthspan: Our proactive, preventative, wellness approach

Rather than extending the lifespan, the number of years a person lives, we are committed to prolonging the healthspan – emphasizing high quality of life, free of debilitating disease and dependence. Healthspan is a proactive healthy living model – away from hospitals and clinics and toward an embedded culture of healthy living right where we live, learn and work.

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#15 ranked physical therapy program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report Learn More

100%

of graduates pass licensing exam

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passed on their first attempt since 2017

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100% employment six months after graduation Learn More

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Physical Therapy Degrees

Learn through innovative teaching methods and philosophies, including standardized patients, problem-based learning, team-based learning and situative perspective. Gain experience in the full continuum of care, from acute to rehabilitation to outpatient.

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Name	Type	Description	Apply
Doctor of Physical Therapy	On Campus	Training tomorrow's leaders in physical therapy practice	Apply
MS in Rehabilitation Sciences	On Campus	For scholars and researchers interested in movement dysfunction, functional limitations and the outcomes of rehabilitation on the human body	Apply
Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation and Technology Research	On Campus	Enhance your communication and scientific writing skills while preparing for graduate curriculum in rehabilitation	Apply
Healthy Living Practitioner Certificate	On Campus or Online	For health professionals who want to assess lifestyle behaviors and subsequently develop and implement Healthy Living Interventions	Apply
Technology-Based Health Communication and Promotion Certificate	Online	Become proficient in using the web, social media and mobile applications to deliver healthy living interventions and promotions	Apply
Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy	On Campus	For licensed physical therapists looking to perfect their skills as orthopedic practitioners and educators with some of the world's best practitioners	Apply

What makes us great

Brain Plasticity Laboratory

Sangeetha is testing non-invasive brain stimulation paradigms as candidate adjuvants to gait therapy to enhance walking capacity in stroke survivors
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Shane Phillips

Studying obesity and the control of blood flow and cardiovascular responses to diet and exercise interventions
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Integumentary Management Laboratory

Seeking cure and preventative strategies for integumentary disorders, specifically chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers
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Gay Girolami

Investigating the impact of parent administered interventions for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit
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State of the Department

Watch the 2018 State of the Department presented by Ross Arena
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Yi-Ting Tzen

Researching pressure ulcer prevention in people with disabilities, and mathematical modeling of skin blood flow response
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Closeup of physical therapist's hands using stethoscope and tuning fork on patient's leg

Physical Therapy Faculty Practice

Our orthopedic outpatient physical therapy faculty practice offers expert consultations, evaluations and interventions without a referral. It’s also home to a unique residency program that provides experience in patient care to Doctor of Physical Therapy students throughout their studies. Undergraduates, residents, DPT students and faculty all learn and work together.

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International partnerships

We value international collaborative relationships, and have institutional and individual partnerships around the world. With these partners, we take part in: