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National Biomechanics Day shares the wonders of STEAM to local students
April 12, 2023
National Biomechanics Day is an annual celebration of biomechanics. The collaborative event at Elon is facilitated by faculty in the Exercise Science, Performing Arts and Physical Therapy Education departments.
School of Health Sciences students engage in Essential Conversations for Caregivers
April 5, 2023
March 24, 2023 learners from the accelerated bachelor's in nursing (ABSN), physical therapy (PT), and physician assistant (PA) programs gathered to hear the story of a local caregiver, problem-solve from their professional perspective, and role play essential conversations for caregivers of special needs children.
Bill Andrews publishes research article in American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
March 21, 2023
Andrews, professor of physical therapy education, co-authored a study of patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.
Shefali Christopher wins Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Research Award
March 14, 2023
Christopher, an assistant professor of physical therapy, received the award at the American Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting.
School of Health Sciences colleagues honor Janet Cope with endowed scholarship
February 15, 2023
The Janet M. Cope Scholarship in Physical Therapy will go toward Elon Physical Therapy students who have displayed honorable character during their time in the program.
Spring 2023 calendar of events for Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Cafe
February 8, 2023
Tectonic Plates announces its spring 2023 schedule.
Physical therapy, physician assistant programs enroll newest classes
January 5, 2023
Elon’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Physician Assistant Studies program welcomed new classes of students following a highly selective admissions process. The three-year, full-time DPT Program enrolled 46 students, and the 24-month, full-time PA Program enrolled 38 students.
HOPE Clinic receives grant from United Way of Alamance County
January 2, 2023
The funding will allow the HOPE Clinic to complete approximately 140 additional patient visits in 2023.
An Elon legacy: Jeff G’00, G’05 and Durand G’22 Shoup lead similar paths through Elon’s DPT program
December 19, 2022
The pair are the first legacy father-son students of Elon's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Runner’s World article about running while pregnant features insights from Shefali Christopher
December 12, 2022
Christopher, an assistant professor of physical therapy education, has conducted extensive research looking at how running impact those who are pregnant.