The UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is the oldest public PT program in the country, originally established in 1952.
Joined March 2016
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19 Sep 2024
What to expect:
- Program overview
- Information on clinical experiences and research opportunities
- Q&A session to address all your queries
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16 Aug 2024
Jessah is a second year student who received the Crest Scholarship from Rizing Tide- a national organization dedicated to fostering diversity in the physical therapy profession. @RizingTidePT
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16 Jul 2024
Class of 2026 who led the cooldown exercises for Move! With the Urban League 5K in Hartford (7/13). They also staffed an information booth providing options for low-cost or pro bono PT services and other community resources.
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2 Jul 2024
Our DPT students introduced Connecticut College Access Program (ConnCAP) students, rising 12th graders, to the field of physical therapy…and we had some fun too! @ConnCAP, @aptact_dei, @aptact,@uconncahnr
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1 Jul 2024
Dr. Colon-Semenza and several graduate students assessed fall risk for participants at UConn Health’s Carnival of Hope in Farmington this weekend. We also joined in on the other fun activities like Tai Chi and a delicious BBQ!
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23 Jun 2024
DPT students in the class of 2026 took part in highly competitive relay races as part of their summer Communication and Education class—they know how to have fun!
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8 Jun 2024
First year DPT students take part in a pretzel and marshmallow construction exercise to learn about social determinants of health (SDOH) in their Interaction of Healthcare and Society summer course.
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2 Jun 2024
CT special Olympics yesterday at Southern CT State University. There was a great showing of UConn DPT students volunteering to assess the fitness of athletes !
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1 Jun 2024
The UConn DPT Class of 2027 engaged in experiential learning as part of their Interaction of Healthcare and Society class by spending some time exploring Storrs from the perspective of individuals who use wheelchairs for mobility.
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UConn DPT Program retweeted
24 May 2024
Cristina Colón-Semenza, a physical therapist, rehab scientist and assistant professor of kinesiology spoke with the Michael J Fox Foundation about exercise tips for life with Parkinson’s disease.
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UConn DPT Program retweeted
22 May 2024
We are 1 week away! Registration for the 2024 Annual Conference opens May 29th. Conference registration includes both in-person and on-demand content.
Learn more about the conference at: neuropt.org/education/anpt-c…
#APTANeuroPT #2024AnnualConference
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UConn DPT Program retweeted
Check out 27 quality-approved and clinically vetted apps devoted to women's health — just added to APTA's expansive library of digital health apps. #WomensHealthMonth
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22 May 2024
Our new 2nd year DPT students participating in a fun warm up in therapeutic interventions class ! Never a dull moment here 👏🏻☺️
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21 May 2024
Have you had the chance to watch Dr.Colón-Semenza, one of our assist professors, speak about Parkinson’s Disease on Michael J. Fox foundation ?
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Speakers at UConn's commencement ceremonies next weekend come from a broad range of fields and backgrounds and will share their wisdom with the class of 2024. today.uconn.edu/2024/04/2024…
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10 Apr 2024
Central Connecticut State University hosted the APDA Connecticut Annual Parkinson's Education Conference. This year two UConn professors were guest presenters !
The Importance of Exercise and PD Presented by: Neha Prakash M.B.B.S and Cristina Colon-Semenza PT, MPT, PhD
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