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May 15, 2024
Celebrating the Class of 2024
Commencement ceremonies emphasize empathy, adaptability, making positive change.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
November 17, 2023
Obituary: Kathleen K. Dixon, emeritus instructor in physical therapy, 90
As faculty member for 19 years, helped develop curriculum.
Obituaries
December 1, 2022
Living Well Center provides health care rather than sick care
Focus on lifestyle factors addresses chronic pain, surgery preparation, overall health.
Outlook Magazine
November 22, 2022
Podcast: Treating the whole patient all at once
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the Living Well Center, a site for orthopedic issues that focuses on health care rather than sick care.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 30, 2022
Lang receives NIH MERIT award
Award will support Lang’s work using wearable motion sensors in stroke rehabilitation.
National Leaders
May 23, 2022
Commencement ceremonies celebrate Class of 2022’s tenacity and leadership
WashU Med graduates get their diplomas.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 27, 2021
Lang named to national child health advisory council
Will make recommendations to directors of National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
National Leaders
May 22, 2021
Celebrating the Class of 2021
Collaboration, camaraderie and persistence unify School of Medicine graduates.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 20, 2020
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Unconventional Commencement celebrations highlight resilience, leadership, creativity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 8, 2020
Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat
Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.
News Release
March 11, 2020
Lang honored by physical therapy association
Recognized for leadership, achievements in advancing physical therapy field.
National Leaders
July 31, 2019
Goal-oriented rehab improves recovery in older adults
Patient-centered physical, occupational therapy improves function.
News Release
May 3, 2019
Physical therapy association honors Earhart
Named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow, the group's highest honor.
National Leaders
February 19, 2019
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
Surgery, physical therapy, injections can prevent spinal deterioration, lead to improvements .
News Release
December 4, 2018
Washington People: Tracy Spitznagle
Physical therapist has evolved into an advocate for women who have had difficult births.
Profiles, Washington People
August 1, 2018
Can testosterone plus exercise improve healing after hip fracture?
Women recovering from hip fractures sought for multicenter study.
News Release
May 20, 2018
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
"Destined to make a difference.” Resilience and renewal reign at Commencement ceremonies.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
April 12, 2018
PT students teach area high schoolers about biomechanics
Event led by Movement Science Program students as part of National Biomechanics Day.
Medical Campus & Community
May 21, 2017
School of Medicine celebrates Class of 2017
Graduates gathered with faculty, staff, family and friends for hooding and recognition ceremonies.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 1, 2017
‘Beauty and the Beast’ characters serenade pediatric patients
Students performing in annual med school musical take act to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Medical Campus & Community
October 21, 2016
Movement redefined
By adopting movement science as a central tenet, the Program in Physical Therapy has reshaped its profession.
Outlook Magazine
August 26, 2016
Bloom awarded for contributions to physical therapy
Award honors contributions to field through clinical practice.
National Leaders
August 25, 2016
Incoming physical therapy students participate in first White Coat Ceremony
This year's entering class is the prestigious program’s largest ever.
Medical Campus & Community
July 7, 2016
Rewiring the body
Severing the brain’s critical link to a peripheral nerve can render an arm useless. Pioneering surgeries reroute neural impulses and redefine hope for paralysis.
Outlook Magazine