News: Department of Physical Therapy

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Business and Community |

The university recognizes faculty and student for their work to improve the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans.

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Campus News |

U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools ranks 22 UNLV programs within nation’s top 100 in their field.

Thessa Hilgenkamp, performing an ultrasound.
People |

The first NIH-funded project at UNLV for this physical therapy professor will focus on people with Down Syndrome.

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Research |

UNLV researchers monitored the motion of the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and knee as part of the testing process.

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Campus News |

Formerly called School of Allied Health Sciences, the renamed unit has also launched new department of brain health.

Professor Jennifer Nash poses in front of physical therapy students performing an exam.
People |

Physical therapy became her career of choice because of the opportunity to help people rediscover fun in their lives, and – most importantly – a work-life balance.

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Research |

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.

Merrill R. Landers demonstrates balance testing equipment
Research |

UNLV researcher making strides in brain research.

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Research |

Posture — not screen time — is biggest factor behind neck and shoulder pain, UNLV study finds.

Maria Barton
People |

Maria Barton, the Allied Health Sciences Alumna of the Year, finds the payoff in helping others.

Holly Lyman
People |

Holly Lyman, the Community Health Sciences Alumna of the Year, builds a Dragon boating tradition to fight cancer.

Merrill Landers works with balance testing equipment
Research |

Physical activity can help protect us from Parkinson’s, researcher Merrill Landers says.