Physical Therapy Month
2007
University of Florida SPTA (Student Physical Therapy Association) members
celebrated National Physical Therapy Month in October by promoting community
awareness of the importance of physical activity in helping to prevent and
manage overweight and obesity in both children and adults. Spotlightlighting
the physical therapy profession, SPTA members earned a spot in a TV20 newscast.
View the news video: Physical
Therapy Month Promotion TV20 Video
Members also organized the 5th Annual Healing Hands Trick or Trot 5K; all
proceeds were donated to the Nicaragua Service
Learning Project. View the
2007 5K Healing Hands Run slideshow
2006
View the 2006 5K Healing Hands Run slideshow (9.57 MB PowerPoint Show)
Physical Therapy students also took this opportunity to paint the Gainesville 34th Street Wall in recognition of PT month.
2005 Healing Hands 5K Run
