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Every day VCU Physical Therapy students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.

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)

Shaaron Brown, DPT, a pediatric physical therapist, works with Miles Mrozinski at home with his parents, Whitney and Brent Mrozinski. Miles is part of the START-Play Study.Shaaron Brown, DPT, a pediatric physical therapist, works with Miles Mrozinski at home with his parents, Whitney and Brent Mrozinski. Miles is part of the START-Play Study.

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.

Peter Pidcoe, D.P.T., Ph.D., holds an early prototype of his Self-initiated Prone Progressive Crawler, or SIPPC. Today, the hardware and computer on the SIPPC are fractions of the size they once were.Peter Pidcoe, D.P.T., Ph.D., holds an early prototype of his Self-initiated Prone Progressive Crawler, or SIPPC. Today, the hardware and computer on the SIPPC are fractions of the size they once were.

Aaron’s wish: Researchers and students make boy’s dream to ride a bike come true

Aaron Nalle had a wish. He wanted to ride a bike just like his big brothers. But for Aaron, riding a bike was complicated. The 7-year-old was born with arthrogryposis, a congenital, nonprogressive condition that severely limits movements of joints, including the knees, hips, ankles, elbows, wrists and hands.

Aaron riding a bikeAaron riding a bike
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