News: Department of Physical Therapy

A rear view of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

three physical therapy students sitting together on rocks
Campus News |

After seeing a need for more physical therapists who can serve Native communities, three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students take matters into their own hands.

A portrait of Peter Kaufmann
People |

The associate dean of research in Integrated Health Sciences leans into his own immigrant story to provide others with opportunities.

Physical therapist Juan Gutierrez poses with his arms folded in an empty hospital room
People |

Inspired by another 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad, Juan Gutierrez Jr. focuses his career on helping others through physical therapy. He's now the School of Integrated Health Sciences' Alumnus of the Year.

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Campus News |

Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media. 

photo of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ flashlight statue
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Law School has 14 top 100 programs in publication’s 2024 rankings, including No. 2 ranking for legal writing; Physical Therapy cracks top 50.
 

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.

a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ football helmet placed on the turf with an Allegiant Stadium sign and empty bleachers visible in the background
Campus News |

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. 

woman posing with two physical therapists working behind her
Research |

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