Physical Therapy department Associate Professor Carolynn Patten, PhD, PT has been awarded a SPiRE (Small Projects in Rehabilitation Effectiveness) grant from VA Rehabilitation R&D, “Neural Mechanisms Mediating Interlimb Transfer Following Stroke.” The study investigates acute adaptations in intracortical and interhemispheric circuits that mediate interlimb transfer following stroke. The two…
Congratulations to the following PT department Rehabilitation Science students who received awards at the 2015 PHHP Research Day: Alison Barnard and Dominique DuBose (The Highest Ranking Abstract Award; $800 travel award); and Harneet Arora (Top Abstract Award; $600 travel award)…
Monday Wellness Walks commence this summer at 6:30 p.m. every Monday from June 1 – July 6 at Fred Cone Park, 2841 E. University Ave. Participate and win free prizes and take advantage of free screenings and discussions on stretching, nutrition, walking with arthritis, foot care, and diabetes. Click…
Monday Wellness Walks commence at 6 p.m. October 6th – November 10th at Fred Cone Park, 2841 E. University Ave. Participate and win free prizes and take advantage of free screenings and discussions on stretching, nutrition, walking with arthritis, foot care, and diabetes. Walktober Flyer…
The McKnight Brain Institute has named the 2014 Neuroimaging Pilot Grant awardees. Fuller’s project is one of five selected to receive the award of $25,000 for one year. The MBI Neuroimaging Pilot Grants were established to support pilot studies using the AMRIS facility or developing novel neuroimaging capabilities. The aim…
Andrew Judge, PhD, was highlighted in a recent International Innovation article. The piece explores his skeletal muscle atrophy research. Judge discusses his research team’s investigation of molecular signaling pathways which lead to skeletal muscle atrophy, and his projects focused on understanding the forkhead boxO pathway – a key determinant of muscle…
Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy, received the James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award. The award was presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (APTA CSM) and Expositions in San Diego, California. Representing the Orthopedic Section of the…
Joel Bialosky, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT, OCS, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy has been named the recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association 2013 Margaret Moore Outstanding New Faculty Member Award. Read more about it at: http://www.apta.org/HonorsAwards/Recipients/…
Gwen Creel, PT, MHS, UFPT Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education, is the recipient of the 2013 Fred M. Rutan Outstanding Service Award. Creel received the award from the Florida Physical Therapy Association in recognition of contributions of a truly…
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is reviewing the University of Florida Doctor of Physical Therapy program for continued accreditation. The review will occur Monday, October 28 through Wednesday, October 30. The public is invited to meet the site visit team and share comments about the program…
