University of Delaware Physical Therapy

❗️Recertification Course Update ❗️

The University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic is now offering an American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Recertification Course July 27th in addition the Certification Course on July 26th-27th!

🔗 See the link below for more information regarding the courses and requirements! 🔗

https://sites.udel.edu/ptclinic/professionals/seminars-2/

For other questions and inquiries, please contact Jerry Smith at [email protected]

We are thrilled to announce that our department has received a research grant from WeRunWithYou to support brain aneurysm survivors return to the activities they love!

This grant will fund a community-based study focused on optimizing walking capacity in stroke survivors and will provide our DPT students with a valuable opportunity to gain insights into stroke recovery by working closely with participants alongside the research team!

A huge thank you to co-founders of WeRunWithYou Kathy Nguyen and Rob Alvarez for making this study possible!

Click the link below to learn more about their incredible non-profit! 💛💙



http://werunwithyou.org

Welcome UDPT Class of 2026!! 💛💙 We are so excited to meet each of you and wish you all the best as you begin your journey in this program!

Study Reveals This 1 Exercise Can Reduce Arthritis And Knee Pain The best part? It's accessible, low impact and a lot of fun.

The University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic is offering American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response Certification & Recertification courses July 26th-27th!

The course provides comprehensive training that gives the participant the knowledge and skills needed to perform lifesaving interventions on critical patients. The course provides the necessary tools for the rescuer to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize injury during out-of-hospital medical and traumatic emergencies—while awaiting or alongside higher-level personnel at the scene.

This course fulfills the requirement for Acute Management of Athletic Injury and Illness Certification for the Board Certified Sports Specialist of the APTA.

🔗 See the link below for more information!🔗

https://sites.udel.edu/ptclinic/professionals/seminars-2/

For other questions and inquiries, please contact Jerry Smith at [email protected]

📸 First day of full times pictures! 📸

Our DPT3s started their first full time clinical rotations this week! After 2 years of didactic work and integrated clinical experiences, they are more than ready to take on this new challenge and bring their skills and knowledge into the real world!

We are so excited to see all the great things they accomplish!!

The UD Stroke Studies Research Team was a sponsor this past weekend at the inaugural "Shine a Light on Stroke 5K Run/Walk" at Glasgow Park! The event was founded by Bridget Callahan and Bridget DiMaio!

Kenna Gilley (Stroke Research Registry Coordinator), Susanne Morton, PT, PhD (Associate Professor and Principal Stroke Research Investigator in the PT/BIOMS program), and Rebecca Hunting Pompon, PhD (Assistant Professor and Principal Research Investigator in the Aphasia and Rehabilitations Outcomes Lab/Communications Sciences and Disorders program) attended the event.

Many of the UD stroke research participants and their families participated in this great community event which raised over $35,000!

UD physical therapy professor creating smart baby monitor to spot developmental delays earlier Early intervention for developmental delays like Autism can make a huge difference, but it’s difficult to diagnose those delays early. Michele Lobo, a University of Delaware associate professor and pediatric physical therapist, is working to change that by creating a new smart baby monitor that he...

Megan Johnson (UDPT Class of ‘17) was named 2024 BAYADA National Hero of the Year!

We are extremely proud of the incredible achievements of our alumni, shaping the future of our profession!

Click the link below to hear more about Megan's impactful contributions and the inspiring work she's engaged in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5y1Pw2ACjI

Congratulations to our 2024 BAYADA National Heroes of the Year! We are so unbelievably proud of your dedication and compassion to our clients.

❤️ 🕊️ Jennifer Evrard, BAYADA 2024 Registered Nurse (RN) National Hero of the Year

❤️ 🕊️ Megan Johnson, BAYADA 2024 Physical Therapist (PT) National Hero of the Year

❤️ 🕊️ Jennifer Feller, BAYADA 2024 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) National Hero of the Year

❤️ 🕊️ Karen Dixon, BAYADA 2024 Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) National Hero of the Year

Learn more about the awardees: https://bhhc.co/4bpqm6u

THANK YOU! 💙💛

We are so grateful for your generous contributions and support of our DPT students this I Heart UD Giving Day!

If you didn’t get a chance to donate, our fundraising page is still live!

🔗 Click the link below to donate! 🔗



https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

We are so grateful for everyone that has contributed to helping us support our current DPT students!!

🔗 Click the link below to donate before I Heart UD Giving Day ends! 🔗

https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

Thank you!! We have made so much progress but there is still time left to donate and show your support for our DPT students!

🔗Click the link below to donate! 🔗

I Heart UD Giving Day Show your love for UD by supporting your favorite causes. What will YOU make possible?

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far this Day! There is still time left to donate and show your support for our DPT students!

🔗 Click the link below to donate! 🔗



https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

Today is I Heart UD Giving Day!

Join us in backing the next generation of physical therapists! Your generous donation will alleviate academic expenses for our DPT students, extending beyond standard tuition costs.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

🔗 Click the link below to donate and read more about our efforts! 🔗



https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

Tomorrow is I Heart UD Giving Day!

You can support the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department in raising funds to help reduce fees that DPT students incur beyond standard tuition costs.

Our page is live now and open to donations of any amount!

🔗 Click the link below to donate and read more about our efforts! 🔗

https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

I Heart UD Giving Day Show your love for UD by supporting your favorite causes. What will YOU make possible?

I Heart UD Giving Day is your time to make things happen.

You can support the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department in raising funds to help reduce fees that DPT students incur beyond standard tuition costs.

I Heart UD Giving Day is not until May 1st, but our page is live now and open to donations of any amount!

🔗 Click the link below to donate and read more about our efforts! 🔗

https://www.udel.edu/alumni-friends/iheartud/?cfpage=/o/university-of-delaware/i/i-heart-ud-giving-day-2024/s/department-of-physical-therapy-spring2024

UD Pie Time was a success!!

There were so many last minute donations that really spiced things up this year!

Thank you to everyone that donated!! Together we raised over $4,500 for the Marquette Challenge!!

A very special thank you to our Fundraising Chairs who made the event possible!

Catching developmental delays like Autism early on in childhood can allow for early intervention and make a big difference in health outcomes later in life.

Michele Lobo, a UDPT professor and pediatric physical therapist, is working to create a smart baby monitor to help spot developmental delays earlier in childhood.

Dr. Lobo was featured on Delaware Public Media to speak about her project!

🔗 Click the link below to listen to the podcast or read more! 🔗

https://www.delawarepublic.org/show/the-green/2024-04-19/ud-physical-therapy-professor-creating-smart-baby-monitor-to-spot-developmental-delays-earlier

UD physical therapy professor creating smart baby monitor to spot developmental delays earlier Early intervention for developmental delays like Autism can make a huge difference, but it’s difficult to diagnose those delays early. Michele Lobo, a University of Delaware associate professor and pediatric physical therapist, is working to change that by creating a new smart baby monitor that he...

Having fun at the UDPT annual career fair and meeting some great students about to enter the field!😁💙💛
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Congratulations to the team that worked on and presented the “Improving Walking Performance in Individuals with Chronic Stroke: PROWALKS Trial Results” platform! The platform, presented in Boston earlier this year at APTA CSM, recently received the “APTA Combined Sections Meeting 2024 Stroke Special Interest Group (SIG) Best Platform Presentation Award!”

We are so grateful for all that you do to improve the lives of those living with chronic stroke!

🌟 Meet our E-Board! 🌟

Elizabeth McGee, UDPT Class of 2025 APTA Representative

🌟 Meet our E-Board! 🌟

Taylor Wroten, UDPT Class of 2025 Graduate Student Senator

🌟 Meet our E-Board! 🌟

Class of 2025’s Social Chairs

Adam Bungarden and Justin Woo

🌟 Meet our E-Board! 🌟

Sophie Ardizzi, UDPT Class of 2025 Historian