The Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy in the Doisy College of Health Sciences is a graduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. In the Jesuit traditions of the pursuit of truth, development of the whole person, and commitment to service and justice, our community – faculty, staff, and students – prepares doctors of physical therapy who provide reflective, person-centered care that is interprofessional and evidenced-based.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Annie Mroz and Stray Rescue St. Louis
Are there fun things to do in the city of St.
Louis as a PT student? Sure!
Annie Mroz, a current senior in the Program in
Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University, responded to this inquiry with a
lot of enthusiasm about Stray Rescue. Annie often spends time walking and
training some pretty cute pups (see photos below!) which not only gives her a
break from studying, but improves the lives of her 4 legged friends and makes
an impact on the city. Read about Annie's experience with Stray Rescue St. Louis below!
I work with Stray Rescue
of St. Louis, a no-kill shelter that rescues stray and abused dogs in the St.
Louis Metropolitan Area. A friend of mine encouraged me to become a volunteer
at Stray Rescue at the beginning of the summer when I needed something productive
to do during my first summer in St. Louis besides studying Gross Anatomy.
After attending the
orientation session, I have become a highly active volunteer. When I first
started volunteering, I just walked dogs during the morning or evening shift to
get them out of their apartments so that the enclosures could be cleaned and
the dogs could go to the bathroom. Now, I volunteer as a Rehabilitation
Enrichment Program (REP) member. As part of the REP, I work specifically with
one dog for about a month, taking that dog on hikes/lunch outings and improving
upon some of the dog's issues. Even now that I am a REP member I still help
with some of the regular shifts. I practically go every day! It is such a great
stress reliever!
The most rewarding aspect
of working with the dogs at Stray Rescue is that I get to make a difference in
the dogs' lives, other volunteers' lives that I talk with, and the families
that adopt these wonderful animals. I encourage all my friends or anyone that
loves dogs and wants to do something for the community to come and at least
check out Stray Rescue because it is an amazing, unforgettable experience every
time. For those that want to get involved with Stray Rescue visit their site at http://www.strayrescue.org/.
Annie
Mroz
Class
of 2016
SLU PT in Newslink Today for Offering Work Station Assessments
The Program in Physical
Therapy was featured in Newslink today! See article below:
September 19, 2013
Chris Sebelski
314-977-8724
Physical Therapy to
Offer Work Station Assessments
Sixth-year students in
the Program for Physical Therapy will analyze the ergonomics of faculty and
staff work stations as part of their required course work.
Physical Therapy
students in the sixth and final year of their program are in need of faculty
and staff volunteers to participate in an individualized ergonomic and work
station set-up assessment sessions.
The students, as part of
their course work, are required to assess the ergonomics and work station set
ups within the Saint Louis University community for application of curricular
content and to improve communication skills.
All sessions will occur
at the volunteer's work station and will require a picture of the volunteer at
the work station for the purpose of reviewing the student's work. Each assessment
session will last approximately 30 minutes. The sessions will occur between
Monday, Oct. 7, and Thursday, Nov. 7.
Volunteers must be
willing to participate in a single appointment, which will be individually
arranged with the assigned physical therapy students. This appointment will
happen at the volunteer's work station. During this time, the student will
request information regarding the volunteer's daily tasks at the work station
and the time spent at each task.
Those interested in
assisting the students in the Program in Physical Therapy develop their
assessment skills while receiving feedback on their individual work station set
up should call or email the course coordinator, Chris Sebelski, DPT, in the
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at csebelsk@slu.edu or at 314-977-8724.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Joanne Wagner Receives Excellence in Research Award From Saint Louis University
Congratulations to Saint Louis University Program in
Physical Therapy faculty member Joanne Wagner on receiving an Excellence in
Research Award from the University!
SLU PT Students Help With Neurofibromatosis Walk
SLU PT students Allie Usher, Julie Silver, Maggie Watson, and Martha
Barker at the NF Walk with Fred Bird
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SLU PT students Julie Silver, Martha Barker, Allie Usher and Maggie Watson
(Class of 2015) helped SLU PT faculty member Rosemary Norris with the
Neurofibromatosis (NF) Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2013.
Julie Silver, Maggie Watson, Martha Barker, and Allie Usher (Class of
2015)
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SLU PT Student Megan Gilbert Named A-10 Defensive Player of the Week
Congratulations to SLU PT
student Megan Gilbert on being named the Atlantic 10 Volleyball Defensive
Player of the Week! This is Gilbert’s first weekly award of the season and the
second for the Billikens this year. Find out more about Gilbert’s impressive defense
here.
Friday, September 13, 2013
SLU PT Alumni Spotlight Sarah Lohmann
Sarah Lohmann is a
graduate of Saint Louis University’s Program in Physical Therapy (DPT Class of
2012). Sarah recently graduated from Harris Health’s Orthopedic Residency
Program in Houston, Texas. You can find Harris Health’s bio on Sarah and
Sarah’s response to her residency experience below. The Program in Physical
Therapy at Saint Louis University is very proud to call Sarah an alumni and
wishes her the best in pursuing a Manual Therapy Fellowship this year.
Sarah Lohmann, PT, DPT
Bio from Harris Health
System Physical Therapy Residency Program
Sarah Lohmann attended Saint Louis University in the freshman-entry
Program in Physical Therapy. During her undergraduate years, she was a
contributing member of the Saint Louis University Division 1 Field Hockey
Team. She graduated in 2010 with a BS in Exercise Science, with a minor
in Theology. In 2012, she graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
degree. Sarah worked for Harris Health System as a Physical Therapist
in the acute setting before transitioning into the Orthopedic Residency.
This summer she spent a week volunteering her skills and time in Nicaragua on a
medical mission trip. Upon completion of the residency, Sarah will
stay on at Harris Health as an outpatient Physical Therapist. Her future plans
include becoming an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and completing an Orthopedic
Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship.
The Harris Health residency program was the first of
its kind in Texas and is one of a handful of residencies operated by
public healthcare systems in the U.S. The residency is a
year-long program that incorporates intense classroom and clinical training
along with mentorship in the hands-on care of patients by expert physical
therapists in the Harris Health hospitals and health centers. The organization
now operates two physical therapy residencies — orthopedic and
neurological.
Harris Health System Physical Therapy Residency Program
Houston, Texas
Sarah’s Response to
Her Residency Experience
When I was about to begin my second
professional year, I started to consider residency training. I knew I was
interested in Orthopedics and I wanted more learning and mentorship experience.
I began to research residencies around the country. I also attended the
National Student Conclave to explore different residencies that would be
represented at their fair. With the help of my mentor, Tricia Austin, and
program director, Mark Reinking, I slowly started to create my resume and get
my applications submitted.
I was accepted into Harris Health
System’s Orthopedic Residency out of my home town, Houston, Texas. The program
is very unique, in that it includes a large component of manual therapy. I was
the first Saint Louis University alumni in the program. Now I am proud to say
that James Heafner (PT Alumni, DPT Class of 2013) is the second SLU alumni to
attend our residency.
During my residency experience, I
received over 160 hours of one-on-one mentorship and over 200 hours of didactic
training. I was exposed to many different patient diagnoses which allowed to me
to diversify my practice. In this past year, the residency has helped me
transition from new graduate to expert clinician.
I will be sitting for my Orthopedic Specialist
Certification Exam in March of 2014. Soon after the exam, I will start a Manual
Therapy Fellowship.
I am so grateful for the help and
encouragement I received at SLU to pursue my goal of enrolling in a residency.
I would not trade this experience for anything.
Sarah Lohmann, PT, DPT
Thursday, September 12, 2013
From Madrid, With Love!
See our photos of SLU PT
Juniors in Madrid below! SLU PT students have the opportunity to study abroad
the fall semester of their junior year. That means one whole semester in some
exotic place like Spain, Rome, Thailand, or Australia! Check out the SLU
website Study Abroad page for a list of places SLU students can study abroad.
Dharti Shah (Class of 2017)
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Dharti Shah and Kristin
Lawhorn (Class of 2017)
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Joanne Wagner's Commentary Featured in Multiple Sclerosis Monitor and Commentary
Program in Physical Therapy
faculty member Joanne Wagner made a commentary for the Multiple Sclerosis
Monitor and Commentary. View the whole issue here.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Chris Sebelski Named Fellow of the Education Leadership Institute
On July 11, 2013, SLU Program
in Physical Therapy faculty member, Chris Sebelski, became a Fellow by
graduating from the Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship.
She was one of fourteen ELI Fellows who completed the yearlong higher
education leadership program that consisted of: modules provided by nonphysical
therapy content expert faculty, face-to-face mentorship and administrative
mentorship sessions, and completion of an institution-based
leadership project. Dr. Sebelski's leadership project included
a feasibility and planning process for development of a
post-professional physical therapy residency in orthopedics.
Sebelski
stated, "It was such an honor to be able to participate in the Fellowship.
It was an experience that was beyond compare for the opportunity and
interactions with established and emerging leaders in the profession of
physical therapy. The relationships and friendships from ELI will last
throughout my career."
The Education Leadership
Institute is supported by the American Council of Academic Physical
Therapy, the Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association,
and the Physical Therapy Assistant Educators Special Interest Group.
SLU PT Participates in BikeMS 2013
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Team SLU PhyCycle Therapy |
Congratulations to SLU PhyCycle Therapy! On
Saturday, September 8, 2013 this SLU PT team participated in BikeMS, a National
Multiple Sclerosis Society cycling event that raises money to fight MS. Team
members rode different routes, ranging from 40-100 miles. As a team they raised
$2,700.
Team members of SLU
PhyCycle Therapy:
Sarah Reinking (Class
of 2014)
Mark Reinking
Hannah Schweickart (Class
of 2014)
Joe Schweickart
(Hannah's dad)
Louis Schweickart
(Hannah's grandpa)
Ethan Paster (Class of
2015)
Taylor Streid (Class
of 2015)
Carol Beckel
Stephen Belt
SLU PT students Rebecca
Graue (Class of 2014) and Allie Kostes (Class of 2015) also participated in the
event on a different team.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Leah Fischer Shares Her PT Research Experience
Leah Fischer Shares Her PT Research
Experience
Saint Louis University’s Program in
Physical Therapy provides research opportunities for students who are
interested. PT student Leah Fischer (Class of 2016) is pursuing such an
opportunity as a research assistant. We asked Leah exactly what kind of
research she does for the Program in Physical Therapy, why she became
interested in PT research, and how it relates to what she is learning in her
labs and classes.
Since I had a
strong desire to broaden my exposure to the study of physical therapy and gain
experience outside the classroom, I pursued a research assistant opportunity
related to patellofemoral pain in females. I work in the motion capture lab with Program in Physical Therapy professor Dr. Gretchen Salsich and assistant professor Dr. Sara Scholtes using Dartfish, a 2D motion analysis software program. I import videos of
females performing various movements and tasks such as a single leg squat or
walking down stairs. Then I pause the videos at specified intervals and take
measurements of angles related to the knee, hip, and ankle. The final step of this
research involves analyzing and graphing the data using a statistical software
program to evaluate the changes in movement.
Leah Fischer
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