Category: Physical Therapy

US News and World Report ranks NAU health programs as best in state

Andrew | August 1, 2024

In 2024, the US News and World Report ranked NAU health programs as the best in state based on peer assessment from deans and accredited degree programs… Read more

Northern Arizona University hosts first immersion lab for students in Hybrid Physical Therapy Program | AZ Daily Sun

Andrew | June 27, 2024

Students in Northern Arizona University’s (NAU) Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program recently visited the Flagstaff campus for its first immersion lab. They participated in hands-on exercises that simulated the work they’ll be doing in a clinical setting after graduation, which included case-based practice, labs, and examinations. … Read more

Northern Arizona University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

NAU’s new hybrid PT program brought students from all over the country to train | AZ Family News

Andrew | May 7, 2024

NAU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program was featured in news coverage by Arizona Family News, highlighting how the Physical Therapy Department provides opportunities for students… Read more

A physical therapist at N A U Flagstaff campus works with students on Bosu ball and exercise strap.

Humans of NAU: Tarang Jain | The NAU Review

Andrew | March 25, 2024

Tarang Jain, the associate professor of physical therapy and athletic training has been selected as a recipient for the James A. Gould Excellence in Teaching Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Award. He talks about why he loves teaching, cricket, and the volunteering he does in his free time. … Read more

Alumni Career Q + A with Dustin Titcomb, Physical Therapist

Andrew | March 22, 2024

Name, Age, Occupation, Graduation Year… Read more

Physical Therapist and N A U alumni, Dustin Titcomb, working with a client.

36+ jobs you can get with a degree from NAU’s College of Health and Human Services

Andrew | March 7, 2024

Jobs in health and healthcare are in high demand, especially as the state of Arizona faces a healthcare worker shortage—one of the greatest shortages nationwide. As you consider your path in college and beyond, explore some of the rewarding and meaningful career opportunities the College of Health and Human Services can offer… Read more

Workshop held at the PBC | Increasing Awareness of Burnout Through an Interactive Workshop for Allied Health Profession Students

Andrew | February 3, 2024

Dr. Oaklee Rogers, the College of Health and Human Services Associate Dean, and Zac Baker, Academic Success Coordinator, hosted an inter-professional workshop for all first-year athletic training, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and physical therapy students. … Read more

PT professor wins national teaching award

Andrew | February 1, 2024

Northern Arizona University professor John Heick was recently honored with the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) national teaching award, the Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. We asked him to reflect on his career and what this award means… Read more

P T Professor wins national teaching award.

NAU physical therapy students march together in service

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A group of PT students marched together through volunteerism during their first year. They volunteered with Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, and now, Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs). … Read more

N A U physical therapy students march together in service .

NAU receives accreditation approval to launch a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Andrew | December 18, 2023

The hybrid DPT program joins NAU’s two residential DPT programs which are based at the Flagstaff campus and at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. … Read more