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Human Movement Science PhD Student Julianna Prim Featured for Brain-Stimulating Research

December 3, 2018
For the first time, researchers at the ºÚÁÏÍø showed they could target one brain region with a weak alternating current of electricity, enhance the naturally occurring brain rhythms of that region, and significantly decrease symptoms associated with chronic lower back pain. The results, published in the Journal of Pain and...

Division of Physical Therapy Welcomes Class of 2021 with Professionalism Ceremony

August 31, 2018
The ºÚÁÏÍø Student Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) and the Division of Physical Therapy officially welcomed 31 incoming students as part of the class of 2021 at a professionalism ceremony held in the Medical Biomolecular Research Building on August 24, 2018. Judy A. White, PT, DPT, former ºÚÁÏÍø Division of Physical...

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August 29, 2018
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SPTA Newsletter: Summer 2018

August 23, 2018
Our student newsletter is out! Check it out here. SPTA Newsletter: Fall 2018

Division of Physical Therapy Celebrates 59th Annual Commencement Ceremony

August 6, 2018
Division of Physical Therapy graduates received their degrees at its annual commencement ceremony, held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, on Saturday, August 4. The ceremony recognized 30 members of the class of 2018 and three physical therapists who completed requirements for the Doctor of Physical...

Letter from the director

August 6, 2018
Commencement exercises for our program’s 59th class took place on August 4, 2018. The ceremony recognized the 30 members of the class of 2018 and three physical therapists who completed the requirements for the DPT degree. Three physical therapists were recognized for completing the ºÚÁÏÍø orthopedic and pediatric residencies. Awards...

Announcing the Giuliani/Wellman Scholarship

July 30, 2018
The Division of Physical Therapy would like to announce the Giuliani/Wellman Scholarship, which honors the dedication and research of Carol Giuliani, PhD, PT, FAPTA, and longtime professor. All donations to this scholarship will provide financial assistance to PT PhD students pursuing a degree in human movement science with specialties in...

Vicki Mercer, PT, PhD, named Outstanding Physical Therapist by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA)

July 30, 2018
Vicki Mercer, PT, PhD, has received the award of Outstanding Physical Therapist, an annual award given by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (NCPTA). Mercer, who has been a physical therapist for more than 35 years, has maintained a love for clinical practice over the decades. Having joined division faculty...

SPTA receives Award of Merit at 12th Annual Golf Tournament

July 12, 2018
Ben Carrion and I had the privilege of organizing the 12th Annual ºÚÁÏÍø Division of Physical Therapy Golf Tournament on September 29, 2017 at the Golf Course at Chapel Ridge. This was a fun event for students, alumni, local clinicians, and supporters of the ºÚÁÏÍø PT program to come together...

Carol Giuliani/Wellman PhD Scholarship Fund

April 5, 2018
This scholarship will honor the dedication and research of Dr. Carol Giuliani. All donations to this scholarship will provide financial assistance to PT PhD students in the Human Movement Science Curriculum in geriatrics and/or neurology. Donate now