Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
SHP Assistant Professor to be Honored in Armed Forces Salute at RU Football Game On Saturday, November 4, 2023 the Scarlet Knights will celebrate Military Appreciation Day at SHI Stadium. Rutgers School of Health Professions assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Emily Balog, is among the veterans who [...]