Speaker: Rick Joreitz PT, DPT, SCS, ATC Physical therapists who work with athletes on and off the field need to excel in the acute management of injuries and illnesses commonly seen in the sports medicine setting. This course tests your competency in this subject, as part of the Sports Description of Specialty Practice (DSP). The [...]
For students, faculty, alumni and special guests alike, it is a spectacular night of great food, fun, and a chance to dance the night away. The evening is electrified by the suspense and drama of the Silent Auction. All of the exciting auction items are solicited by students from generous supporters. This year's date has [...]
VCU Physical Therapy is excited to have Steven Z. George. PT. PhD, FAPTA present "Know Pain or No Gain". This continuing education course will update practitioners on selected developments in pain research and provide practical ways these could be implemented into everyday settings. This course will offer 7 contact hours! The price is $150 for [...]
Introducing the newest UDPT Fundraiser for the Marquette Challenge: UD Pie Time!! Over the next 2.5 weeks, donate to see your favorite Professor, Physical Therapist, or Director GET PIE'D - with all donations benefiting the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research! The individual who receives the most donations in each category (Director, Faculty, Physical Therapist) will [...]
VCU Physical Therapy is excited to have Nancy Sharby, PT, DPT, MS and Pamela Donlan, PT, DPT, EdD, CLT-LANA present "More Than Just Muscles and Bones: Understanding Psychological and Behavioral Issues that Affect Patient Care." This continuing education course will focus on psychological and behavioral issues that complicate achieving optimal outcomes, focusing on such topics [...]
Speaker: Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L Discuss the medical Therapeutic Yoga (MTY) biopsychosocial model and its use in lifestyle medicine, pain management & health promotion across the lifespan in physical therapy. Participants will also apply the 10 MTY Precepts to physical therapy practice in order to increase clinical efficacy and safety of yoga prescription [...]
Free beer, free pizza, and a free t-shirt when you sign up to volunteer with Pittsburgh DPT students at Pittsburgh's Winter Beer Fest! The VCU-Marquette Challenge earns compensation for every volunteer they recruit, so have a blast with your friends while raising money for the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research at the same time! You [...]
Join Georgia Southern DPT students at Chipolte for a fundraiser to support The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Just come in to the Chipotle at 318 Mall Blvd Ste 600C in Savannah on Tuesday, March 3rd from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting [...]
This interactive and interdisciplinary course is designed to advance the knowledge and skills required to recognize findings necessitating medical referral for patients in a variety of settings. The course will build on the clinician’s current clinical expertise through lecture, laboratory experiences, collaborative decision-making, and interdisciplinary case discussions. Medical conditions that mimic musculoskeletal dysfunction, and “must [...]
VCU Physical Therapy is excited to have Michael P. Reiman, PT, PhD, MEd, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS present "Stop the Guessing Game: Making Sound Decisions on Return to Sport Determination for the Post-Surgical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Athlete". This continuing education course's primary goal is to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of return to [...]
We are sad to report that this year’s Run for Research has been cancelled due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19. However, in lieu of a physical race, we would like to encourage everyone to participate in our "Virtual Run for Research." Our goal is to encourage people to stay active on their own to better their [...]
The University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy is hosting the 5th Annual Spring Into Action 5k run/walk to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. Proceeds from this race will help fund physical therapy research – including work done at the U of M. There will be pre-race fun, raffle prizes, & more! Start [...]
