Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences

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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 [...]

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SHP Assistant Professor to be Honored in Armed Forces Salute at RU Football Game

2024-10-21T09:34:14-04:00November 1, 2023|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

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White Coat Ceremony Marks New Beginning for Rutgers Physical Therapy Students

2024-10-21T09:35:24-04:00May 25, 2023|Tags: , |

White Coat Ceremony Marks New Beginning for Rutgers Physical Therapy Students For more than 40 years, faculty at the Newark campus has prepared generations of dedicated health care professionals. A white coat symbolizes a significant moment for aspiring physical therapists: A strenuous year of memorizing minuscule functions of the human body that is [...]