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Youngstown State University Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy offers an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

06/18/2026

Today the Doctor of Physical Therapy students held an outdoor activity event for clients of the Purple Cat-adults with disabilities. Highlight of the day was the performance of the Purple Cat Band-the Feral Cats! Thank you to the Southern Park mall for letting us have this fun in the DeBartolo Commons! Students learning with and through our community partners , ,

06/04/2026

A successful Walk With a Doc today with a topic of Healthy Heart-Healthy Brian presented by Melissa Chambers. We thank our sponsors Cornerstone Caregiving and Buckeye PACE, and the Southern Park mall for supporting our event.
We will take a break for summer and encourage our walkers to keep walking in the nice weather. We will resume in September with more great speakers!

05/11/2026

Day 1 for the DPT class of 2028, and MAT class of 2029 starting Human Gross Anatomy together. Good luck to these eager future healthcare professionals!🐧

05/08/2026

YSU Assistant Professor Becky Riblet talks about Movement is Medicine and arthritis at our Walk With A Doc monthly education and walking event! Come get your blood pressure checked, your balance screened-learn and walk!! DPT Join us the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM!!

04/17/2026

Recognizing our distinguished faculty and staff tonight:
Dr. Edmund Ickert-Distinguished professor in Service
Dr. Shannon Dudash-Distinguished professor in teaching.
Dr. Ken Learman-Distinguished professor in Scholarship.
Ashley Shilot-Distinguished Service to the department and outstanding operations specialist-Truely the glue to the department.
Congratulations all!

04/12/2026

Rachel Ward and Jenna Troxil highlight their dissertation research at the Ohio Physical Therapy conference. Both are YSU DPT grads and are continuing in the PhD in Health Sciences program. We are very proud of their accomplishments!

04/11/2026

The Ohio Physical Therapy spring conference does not disappoint. 42 YSU DPT students and faculty and alumnae are presenting, learning, networking and having a great time!

04/02/2026

Dr. Ashley Rice from Healthsource chiropractic talks about stress management while walking during Walk with a Doc at the Southern Park mall. Join the YSU DPT program monthly for this program. Our next walk is May 7th. Come learn about arthritis and activity next month and get walking!!!Youngstown State Bitonte College of Health and Human ServicesHealthSource Chiropractic of Boardman

03/14/2026

Representing YSU interprofessional education at the National Academies of Practice in Indianapolis. So thankful for the support of Dean Michaliszyn and the opportunity to learn more and strengthen our IPE initiative.

03/07/2026

Recap of Walk with a Doc with guest speaker Dr. Witter from Barak Podiatry. Dr. Witter talked about how podiatrists help patients with balance, proper footwear and other common foot and ankle problems. Thank you Barak podiatry for supporting WWAD and our community!

Address

One University Plaza, Cushwa Hall B301
Youngstown, OH
44555

Telephone

+13309412558

Website

http://web.ysu.edu/bchhs/pt

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