The CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association, Program, and Scholarship & Endowment Board put together the webinar, Adapting in a COVID World | PT Experiences Across the Spectrum, to address some of the unique struggles and adaptations made as a profession in dealing with COVID.
The Colorado Pediatric SIG is proud to present an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the superstars of Pediatric Physical Therapy. On a regular basis the Colorado Chapter will pick one practicing Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant that is going above and beyond to treat their patients. Their first Spotlight Superstar is our very own, Dr. Lisa Dannemiller.
Graduate Ryan MacNeill was nominated by his peers for this year's Richard D. Krugman Award, which honors an individual who portrays the spirit of service to individuals and the community, fostering caring and quality of life for people at all levels of society.
For many who pursue healthcare professions, especially physical therapy, their initial motivation often lies with a personal experience. For Class of 2020 graduate, Kylie Shafer, her personal experience goes far beyond a traditional rehabilitation experience.
Get to know a little about Sarah Poinski-McCoy, PT, DPT, Class of 2017. Sarah is Vice President of the Physical Therapy Alumni Association. She assists with some of the psychosocial aspects of care classes and integrated practice class, and is a Clinical Instructor (CI) to the program.
Ingredients essential to the scientific enterprise are hard to pin down. Certainly, a case could be made for key elements such as perseverance and adequate support. Consider the three investigators who shared the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2017 for their work in the observation of gravitational waves.
The PT Program Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has identified a number of strategic priorities and related activities to better meet the needs of our students and our community. These priorities and activities have emerged from ongoing conversations with program students and faculty, as well as meetings with local and national DEI leadership.
Ridgeway is quoted in an article recognizing the huge role that therapists will have as COVID patients transition from ICU back to their communities, and everything in-between. He has also crafted a resource document, "How can acute physical therapists add value in a pandemic? What are the current, future, and ideal roles of the PT?"
Jeevanjee, a physical therapist in the Neuro ICU at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, found a way to help her co-workers get through their strenuous days, while also supporting locally-owned businesses struggling to survive the pandemic shutdown.
Congratulations to Professor Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, FAPTA on being recognized as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow. The FAPTA designation is the highest honor among APTA’s membership categories.
U.S. News & World Report has released their 2020 rankings. Previously ranked #15 by U.S. News & World Report, the 2020 rankings of the Best Physical Therapy Programs in the United States has put the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program at #13.