Marshall University: School of Physical Therapy

Marshall University: School of Physical Therapy – DPT Curriculum and Plan of Study The curricular model is a modified case-based model, designed in a “builds on, leads to” manner which will be delivered in a full time, in-house format utilizing lecture, labs, small group discussion, case seminars, and clinical visits and internships, starting with education in the basic foundational sciences that inform the content of the field. Faculty teaching the foundational sciences will facilitate discussion drawing on research, clinical experiences, and personal/professional activities to model professional behaviors, elucidate psychosocial and ethical issues, and present a broad application of course content to practice settings. Through clinical cases intermingled within basic science didactic content, students will be challenged to apply basic science information to solve clinical problems. Instruction in these basic science areas will build the foundation for the clinical coursework that follows. Within any given semester, we will utilize team-taught, integrated course classes to encourage synthesis of material presented. Case Application Seminars and Experiences (CASE) courses will provide students the opportunity to learn collaboratively in faculty-facilitated small groups. Most semesters, students will attend laboratory sessions in local physical therapy/rehab clinics for hands-on experiences interspersed within the didactic coursework. Early in the curriculum, students will be introduced to the basic tools of investigation …

Anti-Gravity Technology Helps Runners, Physical Therapy Patients in Roswell

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"We are pleased that Life Care Centers of America is one of those pioneers," said Steve Basta, CEO of AlterG, in a press release." Our unique approach to unweighted physical therapy preserves natural body movement, helps with fall prevention and …
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West Seattle physical therapy clinics will host October-long food drive for WS …

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Sound Physical Therapy has challenged other West Seattle Physical Therapy clinics to unite in a good natured competition to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 each participating P.T. clinic will accept food donations for …
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