WashU Medicine Physical Therapy

?? A Historic Moment for WashU Physical Therapy! On February 20th, we had the honor of celebrating Catherine Lang, PT, PhD, FAPTA, as the inaugural Barbara J. Norton Professor in Physical Therapy during a memorable Professorship Installation Ceremony and Reception. This milestone event marked: ? Dr. Lang’s appointment as the first-ever endowed professor in the history of WashU Physical Therapy, a testament to her exceptional contributions to research, education, and clinical practice. ? A heartfelt tribute to Barbara J. Norton, PT, PhD, FAPTA, the longest-serving full-time faculty member, whose dedication and leadership have shaped our profession in profound ways. Congratulations, Dr. Lang, on this well-deserved recognition! Your impact on the field continues to inspire generations of physical therapists and researchers. #WashUPT #PhysicalTherapy #Leadership #EndowedProfessorship #HonoringExcellence #WashUMedicine

?? Congratulations to Meaghan Ralph of PT25 on being selected for induction into the National Physical Therapy Student Honor Society of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)! This honor recognizes students who demonstrate excellence, integrity, and professionalism in areas of academic achievement, leadership, service or research, and demonstrate strong moral character, ethics and the core values of the PT profession.

?? Spring 2025 Research Seminar Join us on tomorrow, Tuesday, February 25th in Rm 1235 at 4444 Forest Park Ave Building at 12:10pm CST for "Meet me at the barre: Feasibility of a barre exercise intervention for individuals with Parkinson disease" with Allison Haussler, PhD Candidate at WashU Medicine Physical Therapy, Movement Science Program, & MSCI Candidate at WashU Medicine Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences. Want to stay up-to-date on our seminar series and receive calendar invites to join virtually? Complete the form: https://lnkd.in/gJhqhdDz

?? We're Hiring!?? Our 4240 and O'Fallon, MO clinics are looking for Physical Therapists. Head to jobs.wustl.edu and search for the following job IDs for more details: JR86938- Full-Time position at 4240 in St. Louis, MO JR86972- Full Time position at 1 Progress Point in O'Fallon, MO JR86341- PRN position at 4240 & O'Fallon locations #hiringphysicaltherapist #hiring #washuptclinics #washujobs

Madison Wissman of Michael Harris lab representing WashU Med PT and our Movement Science PhD program at the 2025 Orthopaedic Research Society meeting in Phoenix! Great job, Madison! ??

I feel very lucky to be around so many scholars! If you are in Houston, I hope you can check out some of the work of our WashU Medicine Physical Therapy faculty. https://lnkd.in/gvs4NTkQ #APTACSM2025

WashU Med PT is at 2025 APTA CSM! Come say hi! ??

After a stroke, regaining movement isn’t just about therapy—it’s about everyday activity. Dr. Catherine Lang uses wearable sensors to study and understand why what they see in the clinic doesn’t always mirror life at home. ? Listen and watch the latest episode of Neuroscience Perspectives with John Foxe, director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester. Guest host Jeff Koslofsky, of The Next Step Podcast, and our very own, Dr. Catherine Lang, dive into her research, her journey to science, and why growing up in rural Vermont may have sparked her initial interest in understanding movement. ? Watch here>>> https://urmc.info/1UL University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

??Happy Black History Month! ?? Join us next week for a powerful and inspiring discussion, "Celebrating Black Excellence in Healthcare", featuring WashU Med PT Alumnus, Andwele Jolly, DPT, MEA, MHA, and other Black alumni from WashU Med and UHSP programs. This panel will share their journeys in healthcare, reflect on their experiences as students, and discuss pivotal moments that shaped their careers. The conversation will also explore barriers faced by Black and minority students in healthcare education and practice, offering strategies to overcome challenges and promote equity. RVSP for the Zoom link here: https://lnkd.in/ghS_dZPZ ??Date: Tuesday, February 18th ??Time: 5:00–6:00 PM CST ??Location: Virtual

Exciting news from WashU Med PT alum Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS! She has written Floored: A Women’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage, a book designed to help women understand and care for their pelvic health. WashU Med Physical Therapy’s own Dr. Theresa Spitznagle is mentioned as the spark that inspired Dr. Reardon to pursue pelvic health. Learn more about the book here: https://lnkd.in/gXajM2fc #WashUPT #PelvicHealth #Floored