Physical Therapy

Hannah McHugh ’13 G’17 PT, DPT, CCS discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her work in physical therapy.

Emily Wilbourne is one of 19 undergraduate and graduate students studying abroad and Studying USA this fall. "The Nineteen" is a series where we’ll take a closer look at these students’ stories to learn how global education is happening in this historic moment.

The paper, which stemmed from her research while a student in Elon's program, measured the shoulder strength and range of motion of circus artists.

The July 15 production commemorated the lives and contributions of the program’s 19 anatomical donors.

For the past 10 weeks, graduate students in Elon’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Education and Physician Assistant studies programs have been attending in-person classes at the school, donning masks and employing new cleaning measures.

Third-year Elon DPT candidates are working to create a database of strength and conditioning exercises specifically for athletes with physical limitations.

Students in Elon’s School of Health Sciences experience a new classroom model as they transition to a blended learning phase pairing online with on-campus labs.

Through the Peak Performance program, Elon’s physical therapy students conduct research while working with Division-1 athletes and athletic professionals.

This award honors students in their last year of an accredited program for their superior scholastic ability and measurable potential for future contributions to both the physical therapy profession and the American Physical Therapy Association.