Physical Therapy
Summer learning: Class helps aspiring physical therapists learn to connect with patients for better outcomes
The class explores the psychological and social factors affecting patients when they seek treatment.
Jul 10, 2023
Power Mobility Project tests new device to give children in wheelchairs more independence
Faculty researchers received grant from the National Institute of Health and Human Development.
Jan 31, 2023
Solstice Foundation teaches Lakers the value of paying it forward
Katie Reed, a GVSU doctor of physical therapy student, was recently selected as the 2022 Solstice Foundation recipient. Solstice Foundation encourages students to pay it forward and make an impact on their community.
May 31, 2022
Alumnus brings innovative physical therapy equipment to Grand Valley
In early April, the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH) got a new addition to their physical therapy equipment lineup, the AUX system.
Apr 27, 2022
Professor's research involves one of Time magazine's best inventions of 2021
Researchers received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to compare how young children use two mobility devices.
Dec 15, 2021
Athletic training, physical therapy graduate helps players for NFL's San Francisco 49ers perform at highest level
Taylor Witczak said the strong Grand Valley network has played a key role in his career.
Oct 7, 2020
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.
Apr 10, 2020
Life EMS helps design simulation for health professions students
More than 30 students who are majoring in nursing, health professions or athletic training participated in an interdisciplinary simulation with Life EMS paramedics at Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall February 19.
Feb 26, 2019
Partnership benefits talent pipeline, patients
Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated an expanded partnership January 11 that benefits area patients and the health care talent pipeline.
Jan 11, 2018
Engineering, physical therapy students build un-boo-lievable costumes for children
A group of engineering students from Grand Valley is working with children at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to make the young patients' Halloween costume ideas come to life.
Oct 20, 2017
