Physical Therapy

Graduate students in Elon University's physical therapy program secured a grant from the North Carolina chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association to help support their vision for the new initiative.

As the latest recipient of the Northwestern University Sports Division 1 Fellowship, Zac Ormond G’23 will benefit from “a training ground and model for the specialized practice of sports physical therapy at the division I collegiate athletics level in the 21st century.”

The associate professor and alum of Elon’s Department of Physical Therapy Education received the award at the 2025 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Meeting.

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

The Department of Physical Therapy Education once again made its presence felt at the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in February 2025 in Houston with 12 presentations.

The professor of physical therapy education was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award, Elon’s top faculty research award, in spring 2024.

Elon University welcomed 86 new PA and DPT graduate students to campus on Jan. 6, 2025.

Elon University conferred nearly 100 degrees from the School of Health Sciences on Dec. 13 in Alumni Gym.

Elon University students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program presented their work at the Global Engagement and Research Forum on Dec. 9 in Alumni Gym.

Professor of Physical Therapy Education and department chair and program director for the Department of Physical Therapy Education Charity Johansson helps shape DPT graduates into not only highly skilled professionals but compassionate and empathetic providers.