Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy

05/26/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
Our rising 3rd-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students are beginning their first full-time clinical experience this week!
While this marks a big milestone, they’ve already been building hands-on experience throughout the program. Before reaching this point, students have completed three part-time clinical experiences, applying classroom knowledge in real-world settings and learning from practicing clinicians.
A huge thank you to our Clinical Instructors who welcome our students into their clinics, share their expertise, and help shape the next generation of physical therapists. Your mentorship makes these experiences possible! 👏
Join us in wishing our students luck as they take this exciting next step!

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy faculty are gathered for their annual Spring Retreat at Shenandoah University’s Cool Springs campus to reflect on the past year and plan ahead for the future.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Shenandoah University PT students, Conner, Amanda, Lily, River, and Dr. Steph Mahan visited Wi******er Public Schools Innovation Center to demonstrate some of the high and low tech methods PTs can use to help our patients.

High school students in Mrs. Heba Frye’s OT/PT class participated in interactive activities to gain insight about balance, sensory organization, and how the vestibular system keeps our eyes stable so we see clearly when we are moving. Students had the opportunity to see inside their bodies with MSK ultrasound, and demonstrate how electrical stimulation can be used to contract their muscles to create functional movements.

The video is the SUPT students preparing for the visit by experiencing optokinetic nystagmus. Watch the eyes! 👀🕵️

05/15/2026

It was a great day for golf at the 4th annual Move U! Adaptive Golf event. Held again at the Wi******er Country Club (WCC) participants and care partners enjoyed the day learning/re-learning/improving their golf under the guidance of golfers from the WCC, EAGA, VSGA, local Physical Therapists and SUPT students. We hope to hold more of these events in the coming year.

05/13/2026

Please share — sweet Camryn needs a lifesaving living kidney donor.

Camryn Frey is an energetic, sassy little girl who was unexpectedly diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease and a Wilms tumor in March 2025. At 2½ years old, she went from playing to being hospitalized in the PICU after swelling, loss of appetite, and very high blood pressure. She had a bilateral nephrectomy, chemotherapy, and months of dialysis (hemo in hospital and peritoneal at home). Despite everything, Camryn is joyful and resilient — but she needs a kidney transplant to have a chance at a normal childhood.

We are hoping for a living donor so Camryn can get a transplant this summer. If you are healthy, willing to be tested, and want to learn more about being a living kidney donor, please:

Share this post widely — reach is everything.
Message this page or comment “INFO” and we will get right back to you with details and next steps.
If you’re comfortable, tag people who might consider donating or who work in healthcare.
No medical background is needed to start — just curiosity and willingness to learn. Every share brings us closer to finding Camryn’s match. Thank you for helping this brave little girl get a chance to be a 3-year-old again. ❤️
Contact information to register for Cameryn -
https://www.uvahealth.com/treatments/living-donations
Or calling 434-924-8604 or 800-543-8814.
Her DOB is 10/2/2022.
Your blood type doesn't matter, as they participate in paired kidney donation 💚

05/12/2026

A program at Shenandoah University called Move U! has been getting people back in the game for the last five years. Move U! is overseen by Melissa Wolff-Burke, a professor emeritus in SU's Division of Physical Therapy, and offers programs that show people with mobility challenges how to participate in adaptive sports and recreational activities.

05/12/2026

The incredible Move to Music instructor, McKenna, shows a a new movement. Can you do it?

05/12/2026

We always love hosting Sherando High School students. Hopefully some day we can welcome some of you all to our SUPT family. Warriors to Hornets! Congrats on your upcoming graduation. Finish strong Warriors!

Senior Anatomy Students visited the Cadaver Lab at SU with Dr. Turner

Our seniors recently had the incredible opportunity to visit the cadaver lab at Shenandoah University with Dr. Turner. This hands-on educational experience provided students with valuable insight into human anatomy and the medical field in a real-world learning environment.

Students were able to observe, ask questions, and deepen their understanding through this unique experience. It was an amazing time filled with meaningful learning opportunities, professional exposure, and unforgettable moments.

Dr. Turner was an outstanding instructor throughout the visit, making the experience both engaging and informative. His knowledge, professionalism, and passion for teaching left a lasting impression on our students and helped make the day truly memorable.

A special thank you to Dr. Turner and the staff at Shenandoah University for providing such an enriching educational opportunity for our seniors.