Physical Therapy

When faculty in Elon's physical therapy program noticed a student interested in a piano during a course activity, it sparked an idea to connect the impact of music with the health sciences.

Elon alumna Deanna DeMarco, G'23 has been awarded the prestigious Mary McMillan Scholarship Award from the American Physical Therapy Association.

An innovative partnership between the Department of Physical Therapy Education’s HOPE Clinic and the Engineering Department delivers a cost-effective bracing solution, enabling mobility for a spinal injury survivor.

On Thursday, April 11, Elon students and faculty visited high school students at Alamance Career and Technical Education Center to learn about biomechanics and health careers through student-led activities and discussions.

Faculty and staff in the School of Health Sciences gathered to celebrate the 2023-24 recipients of the SHS Excellence Awards.

The Department of Physical Therapy Education has continued its stellar presence at the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting this February in Boston.

Research into the impact of a virtual dance and exercise program on people with Parkinson’s Disease was presented by team members from the Department of Physical Therapy Education and Performing Arts

Students complete an Elon undergraduate degree in 3.5 years and gain an opportunity for admission to the highly selective Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs within the School of Health Sciences.

Elon’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Physician Assistant Studies program welcomed new classes of students following a highly selective admissions process. The three-year, full-time DPT Program enrolled 46 students while the 24-month, full-time PA Program enrolled 38 students.

Over 50 poster presentations were held inside Upstairs Lakeside during the 2023 School of Health Sciences Research Forum.