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Established in 1927, the Physical Therapy Program at Northwestern University is the oldest & continuously operating PT school in the US, ranked among the top-10 by USN&WR.

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from NUPTHMS! NUPTHMS celebrates the diversity, strength, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This month and every month, we support inclusion, equality, and respect for all, while continuing to foster a community where everyone feels valued, welcomed, and empowered to be themselves.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to PTHMS faculty Roberto Lopez-Rosado, Garett Griffith, and Jen Ryan for their recent publication!

In collaboration with pediatric cardiologists Kendra Ward and Alan Wang, and Geographic Information Systems Analyst, Mech Frazier, their work explores how neighborhood conditions influence cardiovascular health in youth.

This work is advancing innovation by linking spatial, social, and physiologic data to better understand health disparities and inform early intervention, identifying that while neighborhood opportunity showed modest associations with some exercise blood pressure measures, body mass index remained the strongest predictor, highlighting the importance of targeted prevention strategies in pediatric populations.

This impactful research helps move the physical therapy profession forward and supports more equitable care for children and families.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to David Aaby, MS, Jane E. Sullivan PT, DHS, MS, Carolina Carmona PT, DPT, Justin Drogos, DPT, and Jun Yao, PhD on their recent publication, “Minimum Detectable Change and Minimal Clinically Important Difference for the Box and Block Test and Fugl-Meyer Assessment in Moderate to Severe Chronic Stroke”. Through the use of RCT data from moderate-to-severely impaired chronic stroke patients, the group identified a BBT floor effect and established baseline impairment–specific MDC and MCID values for the BBT and UE-FMA. Click the link in our bio to read!

05/26/2026

On this joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha, NUPTHMS extends warm wishes to everyone celebrating around the world. As we commemorate a time rooted in faith, reflection, and generosity, we are reminded of the power of compassion, selflessness, and togetherness within our communities. May this special holiday bring happiness, prosperity, and blessings to you and your loved ones throughout the season and beyond.

05/25/2026

Today, NUPTHMS proudly honors Memorial Day as we remember and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We reflect with gratitude on their courage, dedication, and legacy, and we honor the families and communities who continue to carry their memory forward.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to NUPTHMS alumni Wendy Wagner PT, DPT (‘98) for her recent case study publication in the Journal of Orthaepedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)! The case study is titled Physical Therapy Management of Upper Cervical Instability in a Patient with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report, and can be accessed through this link- https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/josptcases.2026.0199. Congratulations Wendy!

05/18/2026

Congratulations to Kristin Krosschell, PT, DPT, PCS on her recent publication, “Navigating New Motor Function Trajectories: Consensus Recommendations for Assessment in the Era of Newborn Screening and Early Treatment in SMA”.

Beyond this exciting achievement, Kristin also recently led and trained a group of clinicians at a conference in Greece through STEP IN SMA—using a competency-based education approach to support those treating individuals with spinal muscular atrophy.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Bill Healey, PT, MSPT, EdD for being awarded the APTA Acute Care President’s award. This award recognizes sterling contributions and dedicated service to the Academy and the Acute Care community. Congrats Bill!

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Mason Myers, PT, DPT, for being awarded the 2026 Outstanding Physical Therapist Resident Award! Mason is a 2025 graduate of the Northwestern University & Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency. Congrats Mason!

05/11/2026

Join us Wednesday, May 20th for a special grand rounds seminar, as we welcome President, Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD to NUPTHMS.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio for more information and Zoom access.

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