About 30 students spent 16 days in Italy, where they studied the intersection of art and anatomy. The students gained a new, rich understanding for the history of their field.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
DPT professor speaks out about removing physical therapy stigma
Dr. Lori Mize, a professor in the Lynchburg Doctor of Physical Therapy program, feels a professional responsibility to ensure patients can access physical therapy without facing stigma or fear. After national news […]
Trip to St. Lucia ‘life-changing’ for DPT students
Morgan Horne ’20 DPT says she’ll never forget the island of St. Lucia or a girl named Ebony, both of which changed her life and the way she sees her future as a physical therapist. Horne, a first-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Lynchburg College, was in St. Lucia with DPT students and faculty from January 6 through 13.
Making sure future health care providers work as a team
Lynchburg nursing, PA, and DPT students work together in healthcare simulations, part of an interprofessional education program designed to make sure future clinicians can work together seamlessly and provide better patient outcomes. Future collaborations between these programs will involve students in athletic training, mental health, and special education and involve community service, seminars, and clinical experiences.
DPT students awarded scholarships
Rehab Associates of Central Virginia recently awarded scholarships to students in Lynchburg’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Physical therapy in the fast lane
A NASCAR track is a fast-paced place to practice physical therapy. Drivers whip around the track at 200 miles per hour. Pit crews race to change 75-pound tires and empty […]
DPT students will collect rehabilitative equipment for children in need
University of Lynchburg Doctor of Physical Therapy students will help find new homes for gently used pediatric assistive technology in an equipment drive October 15 from 8 a.m. to 11 […]
LC team works on app to help caregivers
Several Lynchburg College students will compete in an Aging 2.0 Global Startup Search on Thursday in hopes of winning seed money for a healthcare app. When they started developing the app at a recent event, they were invited to pitch the idea again.
Winter break brings LC students to the Caribbean to give medical service
Two groups of University of Lynchburg medical students started 2016 by teaching and serving in the Caribbean. Nine students from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program worked with special education […]
LC students start fun run to support community clinic
University of Lynchburg students have organized a 5K to help them provide physical therapy to people in need in the Lynchburg area. The Run for the Hills Fun Run will […]