Noted Researcher and Associate Dean Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Physical Therapy Field A recognized researcher, academician, and pioneer in the use of robotics and virtual reality to enhance motor recovery, Dr. Alma Merians was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Catherine Worthington award.Merians is associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and [...]
Investigating Running Injuries High school cross-country runners from across New Jersey are helping SHP researchers learn whether certain factors are predictors of running injuries. Allison Brown, assistant professor in physical therapy and principal investigator, is working on the study with collaborators Andrew Lynch, associate professor, and Brittany Lynch, adjunct faculty, in the Department [...]
What’s Behind the ‘Middle-Aged Groan’? Experts weigh in on the sounds we make when we bend over, stand up and sit down. When my daughter was a toddler, she often imitated the long groan I made when I bent down. It was both funny and mortifying. Judging by the large number of videos [...]
$1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to SHP Faculty Primarily for Research SHP faculty recently received over $1.3 million in grants from the federal government, the state of New Jersey, industry and non-profit organizations. Congratulations to recipients Weili Lu, Ph.D., associate professor in psychiatric rehabilitation and counseling professions, Scott Parrott, Ph.D., professor in interdisciplinary [...]
Jewish Disability Services – Together, We Make An Impact Podcast by Adam Roth & Rose Greenblatt On this episode of the Jewish Disability Services - Together, We Make An Impact Podcast we are discussing mental health and well-being within the disability community.We have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Tameika Minor, Assistant Professor of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and [...]
Rutgers School of Health Professions and New York University Receive $4.4 Million Grant to Train Mental Health Organizations in Peer Support Services With a $4.4 million grant from the state of New York Office of Mental Health, Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) and New York University (NYU) have partnered to widen access to [...]