Many graduate healthcare programs, ranging from medical and nursing school to physical therapy degree programs, hold a white coat ceremony as a rite of passage for students. This ritual signifies students’ entrance into the medical profession and recognizes all their hard work that led up to this point. Whether you are on the journey to becoming
Diet and nutrition have a major impact on overall health, including our ability to maintain healthy muscle tissue and recover well. Evidence suggests that a plant-based diet––one that emphasizes whole foods and that is free of animal products––is a powerful way to achieve optimal health. Physical therapists can offer dietary guidance to their patients as
When the USAHS campus in Austin, Texas, had to shut down temporarily in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of its best-loved programs went virtual. The pediatric clinic, in which Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students help kids with spinal cord issues practice walking, could no longer happen in person. So faculty got
We’re proud of our 567 graduates for rolling with the challenges of 2020! Not only did they successfully complete their studies during a pandemic—they had to pop the champagne at home. Our Fall graduations went virtual on four USAHS campuses, celebrating graduates from our physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology programs. Graduates created slides
Mentors are an important resource for the new physical therapist (PT). After you graduate with your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, a mentor can guide you as you launch your career, helping you hone your clinical skills, design creative treatment plans, and solve complex client problems. Your mentor will give you the inside scoop
When your clinical rotations begin, so does one of the most exciting phases of your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Your rotations are a chance to bring your classroom knowledge to life, learn how clinics function, and start working with patients in a clinical setting. But the first few weeks can also be nerve-wracking,
If you have just graduated from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and passed the licensure exam, it’s time to celebrate: You’re beginning one of the most exciting times of your life. But your first foray onto the PT job market can also feel overwhelming. There are so many possibilities for your next step.
Do you dream of starting your own physical therapy (PT) practice after graduating from your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program? Compared to working as an employee in a clinic, owning your own PT practice gives you more autonomy, helps you grow as an entrepreneur and clinician, and offers the potential for higher income.
Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients during their recovery process after surgery or injury. As a physical therapist, you will help people regain or maintain mobility through treatments such as strength and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, and manual therapy techniques. To become a successful physical therapist, you should consciously cultivate several traits. In this post,
When a boy in her local community sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident, leaving him unable to walk, Elizabeth Ardolino, PT, MPT, MS, PhD, thought she might be able to help. An associate professor of physical therapy (PT) on the USAHS Austin campus, Dr. Ardolino is an expert on locomotor training in
COVID-19 has forced many healthcare professionals to take their services online in a telehealth setting. With years of experience in face-to-face patient care, the shift to an online model is just as challenging to the practitioner as it is for the patient. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and federal government have both
USAHS Doctor of Physical Therapy program alumna, Dr. Cameron Brown is the Physical Therapy Coordinator at Center for Developing Kids, a private outpatient pediatrics clinic in Pasadena, CA. She helps provide intervention for various diagnoses and disorders to improve pediatric clients’ functional abilities and promoting overall health, wellness, and fitness. When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped