News: Department of Physical Therapy

Thessa Hilgenkamp working with a patient
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Thessa Hilgenkamp addresses the unique anatomy in adults with Down syndrome that makes being active more challenging.

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As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are available to provide expertise.

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People |

Alumna Rosedaveia Howell is the first 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association's Minority Scholarship.

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Business and Community |

As Southern Nevada’s image as a mecca for professional sports continues to grow, so too do employment opportunities for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates. 

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students screen community members in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump.

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Campus News |

Clinical rotations bring much-needed services to small communities while enhancing the skills of future 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates.

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Campus News |

The rare feat speaks to former students’ determination and the quality of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's degree program.

The physical therapy tactics around artificial limbs may soon change.
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-led research advances rehabilitation for those living with artificial limbs.

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People |

This longtime Rebel and physical education program coordinator is helping 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ shape up inside and outside of the classroom.

A researcher working in the lab of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

A woman sits in front of a sign reading "The Body Achieves What the Mind Believes"
People |

A bad experience with physical therapy as a child didn't stop School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Ashley Reagor from opening her own physical therapy practice.