Apr 27, 2022 by Zachary Noriega

The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program (CU PT) congratulates Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD on her promotion to Section Director of Student Affairs and Faulty Residency Director, and Mary Jane Rapport, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA on her retirement.

Mar 8, 2022 by Michael Harris-Love

Dr. Michael Harris-Love reflects on leadership styles and qualities, and the power of introverted leaders, particularly in academic settings, and why many introverts may be drawn to academia.

Mar 7, 2022

Current University of Colorado - Anschutz Doctor of Physical Therapy Students discuss work/life balance while in the program.

Feb 28, 2022

The CU Physical Therapy Program celebrates Black History Month by highlighting current 2nd year student, Orlando Moseley.

Nov 3, 2021

The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program (CU PT) welcomes Anthony “Toby” Kinney, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MBA, PhD(c) as a Senior Instructor effective November 1, 2021.

Nov 3, 2021

As part of an outreach effort, current DPT students share pieces of advice and what was critical to their application process in getting to PT school.

Nov 3, 2021

As part of an outreach effort, current DPT students share barriers they overcame in their journey to PT school.

Nov 3, 2021

As part of an outreach effort, current DPT students share their experience in navigating PT as a second career.

Oct 25, 2021

Alumna, Chair Emerita and Board Member of the Scholarship & Endowment Board, and associated faculty member Colleen Kigin delivered the 52nd Mary McMillan Lecture at the Kennedy Center last month. The McMillan Lecture is the most distinguished honor an active American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member can receive; it recognizes those who have demonstrated exemplary skills in the areas of administration, education, patient care, management, and research. You can view the lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ5_kqhQg2g. This recognition is just another example of the CU Physical Therapy Program’s success and the indelible impact our alumni can have throughout the world.

Aug 9, 2021

Professor Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley was referenced in a Washington Post article discussing falls as the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among the elderly in the United States, leading to the deaths of at least 30,000 of them each year.

Aug 9, 2021

Associate Professor Lisa Dannemiller was quoted in a recent article in The Washington Post discussing developmental coordination disorder.

Jul 7, 2021

Lauren Hinrichs, PT, DPT, OCS and Michelle Rauzi, PT, DPT, ATC were awarded Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I Scholarships of $7,500. The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research provides yearly scholarships to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have completed at least two full semesters or three full quarters of their coursework toward a postprofessional doctoral degree. This cycle, a total of $82,500 was awarded in PODS I Scholarship funding to 11 researchers.

Jul 7, 2021

For the first time in University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program history, emeritus status has been awarded to former Program Director, Margaret Schenkman, PT, PhD, FAPTA.

Jun 30, 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Read about the work of Dr. Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley's research group.

May 12, 2021

A thoughtful blog post from Program director Dr. Michael Harris-Love regarding our responsibility to be thoughtful in communication with one another and to afford each other the level of respect that is appropriate for colleagues who share their professional endeavor.

May 3, 2021 by CU Physical Therapy

The CU Physical Therapy Program is proud to celebrate the establishment of the Andrew and Robyn Levy Family Endowed Fellowship, the first endowment of its kind directly investing in PhD candidates focused on rehabilitation sciences.

Apr 7, 2021

The Class of 2022 was able to have their Oath Ceremony on April 5, 2021.

Mar 25, 2021 by CU Physical Therapy

Get to know more about Scott Burns, DPT the 2020 Rising Star Alumni Award. Dr. Scott Burns graduated with his Masters from University of Colorado in 2005 and then complete the transitional DPT. Since that time he has wholeheartedly embodied the mission of the CU PT Program by demonstrating excellence in education, research and clinical practice. Nominated by Professor Paul Mintken, Scott previously served as the CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association President, pursued an accomplished career in academia and is in pursuit of his PhD.

Mar 25, 2021 by CU Physical Therapy

Get to know more about Cheryl Caldwell, PT, MHS, DPT, CHT, the 2020 Alumni Achievement Recipient. Caldwell is an alumna of the Class of 1976 and is an Associate Professor at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri.