Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences

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SHP Professor Recognized for Outstanding Work Ensuring Equity in Speech-Language Pathology Services

2024-10-21T09:27:57-04:00July 23, 2024|Tags: , , |

Professor Recognized for Outstanding Work Ensuring Equity in Speech-Language Pathology Services A highly regarded researcher, mentor and professor in speech-language pathology, Jose G. Centeno was awarded a Fellowship of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for his outstanding contributions to the field of communications sciences and disorders.His work focuses on promoting equity and justice in post-stroke [...]

New Program Empowers Individuals with Autism

2024-10-21T09:29:02-04:00July 23, 2024|Tags: , , , |

New Program Empowers Individuals with Autism SHP Assistant Professor Aaron Dallman has launched the Nexus Program, aimed at fostering self-sufficiency among individuals with autism. This innovative initiative provides crucial support and resources, enhancing the quality of life and independence for participants. Read more about the transformative impact of the Nexus Program and its [...]

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Incoming DPT Student Featured on Today Show

2024-10-21T09:29:32-04:00May 31, 2024|Tags: , |

Incoming DPT Student Featured on Today Show Joy Elasmar proudly represented Rutgers on the nationally televised show. Joy just received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and psychology and enters our Physical Therapy Doctorate program in August. On the show, she demonstrated why she is going to make an outstanding physical therapist. Watch Joy [...]

Noted Researcher and Associate Dean Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Physical Therapy Field

2024-10-21T09:30:22-04:00May 29, 2024|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranks #1 in New Jersey

2024-10-21T09:30:41-04:00April 25, 2024|Tags: , |

SHP’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranks #1 in New Jersey Rutgers School of Health Professions is proud to announce that our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program has achieved an outstanding national ranking of 33rd out of 245 programs. This accomplishment speaks volumes about the dedication and excellence embodied by our faculty, staff, [...]

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Investigating Running Injuries

2024-10-21T09:32:44-04:00February 8, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |

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 [...]