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Every day VCU Physical Therapy students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
PT faculty receive national awards
Two PT faculty received national awards at the 2020/2021 American Physical Therapy Association Awards Ceremony in Washington DC on September 12th, 2021.
‘I could really see myself here at VCU'
A health sciences summer pipeline program offers undergrads from across the country a six-week slice of life as a graduate health professional student — and connections to last a lifetime.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Tracey Adler
We recently had the opportunity to talk one on one with Dr. Tracey Adler, a physical therapy graduate of the College of Health Professions.
Alternatives to traditional ventilators could be possible with a 3D printer and a few simple tools
Researchers across VCU’s health sciences, engineering and art programs are collaborating to create blueprints for ventilators that health systems could build from scratch.
A study in the science of play: Does early engagement help premature babies thrive?
Infants born very preterm, at or before 28 weeks gestation, are at high risk for developmental impairments. Physical therapy and medical specialists from Virginia Commonwealth University are leading a study in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Virginia to determine how early, evidence-based physical therapy intervention can enhance physical, social and cognitive outcomes. (VCU News)
VCU and Longwood University receive a $1M grant to improve therapy services for children with disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University, in collaboration with Longwood University, has received a $1.07 million grant to work with students, teachers and families to support children with disabilities. (VCU News)
VCU project will train educators, physical therapists how to more effectively serve young children with significant disabilities
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers and teacher educators have received a $1.09 million grant to train early childhood special education and physical therapy professionals how to more effectively address the needs of children with significant disabilities. (VCU News)
Go Baby Go program gives children with mobile impairment a new independence
The goal of the program is to make power mobility more accessible to the 1-to-3-year-old patient population with significant mobile impairment to maximize their exploratory ability and independence.
Physical therapy program offers help for infants with delayed skills
U.S. Department of Education-backed clinical trial provides treatment for children with motor impairments. (VCU News)
Baby steps: Helping babies with neuromuscular disorders crawl and explore the world
In many cases, children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders are challenged by lack of coordination or lack of strength, preventing them from executing a coordinated crawling motion.
