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Ordering radiologic imaging evaluations is part of the physical therapy scope of practice, but yet not allowed in all jurisdictions. A third-year doctor of physical therapy student, Lewis, won a national infographic contest to help educate people about physical therapy's important relationship to radiologic imaging.

An interprofessional event allowed all first-year cohort students from ABSN, PT, and PA (all programs in the School of Health Sciences) to work in teams, evaluating simulated patients portrayed by administrators, faculty and staff.

The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded a one-year, $100,000 grant to Â鶹ÊÓƵ for the establishment and equipping of an augmented, virtual and mixed reality suite in the Francis Center.

Leaders from both institutions on Friday, Aug. 13, signed a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for students and faculty exchange programs and research collaborations.

The assistant professor of physical therapy education is serving as team therapist for the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon team in Tokyo.

The award supports the "MOve Virtually with Â鶹ÊÓƵ (MO.V.E.) Program for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease" project.

Second-year DPT students Sarah Henderson and Brandi Wiltshire won the American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group Student Research Award.

Shefali Christopher, assistant professor in the doctor of physical therapy program, traveled to Yokohama, Japan, last week to support the USA paratriathlon team at their first international race of the season.

Two DPT students met with N.C. Rep. Ricky Hurtado, whose district includes portions of Alamance County, on May 14 to discuss how legislation can affect the physical therapy profession.