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USAHS Professor Cornelia C.E. Lieb-Lundell Published in Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Professor Cornelia C.E. Lieb-Lundell Published in APTA Journal Research Article Provides In-Depth Look at Fragile X Associated Disorders (FXD) San Marcos, CA – Wednesday, August 17, 2016 — The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) a leading graduate institution that emphasizes rehabilitative and health sciences education through innovative

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Launches Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

Two-Year, Part-time Program Offers Students Flexibility, Choice of Three Nursing Specializations and Access to Vast Network of Renowned University Faculty and Interprofessional Alumni San Marcos, CA, August 9, 2016 – In response to the evolving health care industry and the increasing demand for nursing professionals with advanced degrees, the University of St. Augustine for Health

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Sensory-Loss Dinner is an Eye-Opening Experience for Students

Students from the Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program in San Marcos donned sunglasses, gloves, ear plugs, and more during dinner at a local restaurant to learn what it’s like to experience the loss of your senses. In July, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences faculty member Christine “Chris” Childers, PT, MS, GCS, organized

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San Marcos Campus Adds Innovative Technology to Focus on Balance

San Marcos Campus Adds Innovative Technology to Focus on Balance, Vestibular Rehabilitation With a Balance Master and inVision software, students can participate in hands-on learning while also helping local community members with a range of health issues. Nearly every patient in physical therapy is at risk for balance and vestibular issues, especially those who have

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Improving Swimming Skills and Confidence for Children with Disabilities

Improving Swimming Skills and Confidence for Children with Disabilities A new pediatric Adaptive Aquatics class offered by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Brooks Rehabilitation is making swimming accessible and fun. Six-year-old Max was terrified of getting water on his face. His anxiety was so extreme that it was a struggle even

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Slowing the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease with Exercise

Slowing the Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease with Exercise Physical therapy students and faculty offer a free exercise class that helps St. Augustine residents with the progressive neurological disease. Nikki Whitney was always active, always on her feet. At various times a caterer, storekeeper, bed and breakfast manager, and winery tour guide, she was a people

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USAHS and Texas Children’s Hospital Team Up

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Texas Children’s Hospital Team Up to Offer a Seminar on Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Mobilization for Occupational Therapy on June 25-26 in Houston Occupational and physical therapists can earn 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) Seminar will be taught by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences alumna

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USAHS to Offer Continuing Education Seminar on The Role of Therapy in Aging

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to Offer Physical Therapy Continuing Education Seminar on The Role of Therapy in Aging and Cognitive Impairment June 25 in Boise Physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, nurses and oth er healthcare professionals can earn continuing education units (CEUs) Boise, ID – June 20, 2016

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USAHS Faculty Experts to Present at APTA NEXT Conference

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty Experts to Present at American Physical Therapy Association NEXT Conference Presentations will showcase the institution’s trend-setting and innovative research at the industry’s leading-edge event for physical therapy professionals in Nashville June 8 – 12 Nashville, TN – June 7, 2016 – University of St. Augustine Health Sciences

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USAHS and Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center Team Up

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center Team Up to Offer Exercise Strategies Seminar May 21-22 in Baltimore Physical and occupational therapists and athletic trainers in outpatient orthopaedic settings can earn 1.5 continuing education units (CEUs) Seminar will be taught by Towson University alumnus Dr. Eric Chaconas

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USA Alumna Theresa Larson Publishes Warrior

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Alumna, Iraq Veteran, and Eating Disorder Survivor, Dr. Theresa Larson, Publishes Warrior Dr. Larson’s memoir is an ultimate success story which chronicles her own challenges with body image issues at home and on the battlefield and is written with the hope and desire to

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