LSU Health Shreveport Physical Therapy

08/28/2026

✨Future PT Friday✨

A high-quality DPT education is an investment in the clinician you want to become.

LSUHS combines exceptional value with the education, experiences and preparation you need to take your next step toward a career in physical therapy. As Louisiana’s most affordable DPT, LSUHS offers two ways to pursue the same degree through the Lafayette Hybrid Program and Shreveport Residential Program.

Because choosing a DPT program isn’t just about what you invest - it’s about what you gain from the experience.

Discover the value of an LSUHS DPT Education on our website today!
(https://shps.lsuhs.edu/academics/graduate-programs/doctor-physical-therapy/admissions/financial-fact-sheet)

08/21/2026

✨Future PT Friday✨

Two paths. One LSUHS DPT Degree.

Your path to becoming a physical therapist should fit the way you learn. At LSU Health Shreveport, you can choose the DPT experience that best fits how and where you want to learn.

The Shreveport Residential Program offers a traditional in-person experience, while the Lafayette Hybrid Program combines online coursework with immersive, in-person labs.

Both lead to one LSUHS DPT Degree, and one PTCAS application lets you select Shreveport, Lafayette, or both.

Visit our website to compare our program options today!

08/20/2026

POV: You had ✌🏻weeks to recover … and now you’re running BACK to exams, practicals, and clinical preparation. 🏃🏻‍♂️🔄 😂

Let’s do this, LSUHS DPT CLASS OF 2029 !

08/19/2026

Our students continuously make us proud! 100% first-time NPTE Pass Rate for the Class of 2026 ✨ We love being a part of your successes!

The results are in: our DPT Class of 2026 achieved a 100% first-time NPTE pass rate. 💪🎉

Since 1984, we've trained outstanding physical therapists serving Louisiana and beyond. Join the legacy. Applications for our summer 2027 cohorts are open now, with a PTCAS application deadline of October 1.

08/19/2026

Faculty mentors > Student Researchers > State Presentations > 🏆🌟

Great job, Annie Fruge, Caroline Keller, Rachel Elmore Cloinger, Caroline Evans, Erin Madara McCallister, and Daniel Flowers!

08/19/2026

Thank you, APTA Louisiana, for showcasing and supporting the importance of scientific inquiry. Great work, Erin Madara McCallister, Daniel Flowers and Coehorn 💜💛

08/11/2026

In-person CI credentialing course offered through delgado.pta.program with LA instructor, Anna Howard. Share and register today!

08/06/2026

New this year! The Academy of Education is now offering FREE student memberships!

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a community of physical therapy educators, access valuable resources, build your professional network, and get involved early in your career.

Already a member? Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your classmates and peers!

Learn more and join today: https://www.aptaeducation.org/membership-information---2

08/04/2026

👨🏻‍🎓🎓👏🏻

Dr. Daniel Flowers, Chair of the Physical Therapy Department, recently graduated from his Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership, and is now a Board Certified Fellow of Higher Education Leadership. This is a year-long, intensive investment in leadership skill development and mentoring for academic leadership roles. The fellowship is accredited by ABPTRFE and sponsored by the APTA Academy of Education.

07/24/2026

Welcome home, Darla! 💜💛

🎉 Meet our newest PT Faculty, Dr. Darla Cathcart!

Dr. Cathcart brings expertise in pelvic and women's health physical therapy, with a career spanning private practice ownership, clinical instruction, and faculty roles at multiple DPT programs. She holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (Neuroscience Track) and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pelvic and Women's Health PT. She's served in national leadership roles for APTA-Pelvic Health, including President and Vice President, and recently co-authored a textbook on women's pelvic, perinatal, and reproductive health. Her research focuses on female sexual, pelvic, and peripartum health.

We're excited to welcome her to the LSU Health Shreveport family!