Community Participatory Physical Therapy Clinic (CPPTC) LogoCommunity Participatory
Physical Therapy Clinic (CPPTC)

Rutgers PT students improve the quality of life to an underserved population through a
pro-bono clinic held every Tuesday in Newark.
Physical Therapy can help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life. If you are looking for a possible alternative to surgery and/or pain medication, consider a physical therapist.
Physical Therapy Can Help With:
  • Arthritis, Osteoporosis
  • Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain
  • Overuse Injuries, Work Related Injuries
  • Stroke, Diabetes
  • Sprains, strains, and fractures

Who We Are

Community Participatory Physical Therapy Clinic (CPPTC) has served the community of Newark since 2011. It is supervised by a licensed physical therapist and student volunteers from the entry-level Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at Rutgers SHP. The clinic’s goals and objectives are developed in conjunction with the community’s self- identified health needs and goals and within the scope of physical therapy practice.do so you can be online and reviewing for your exam within minutes!

Our Purpose

Rutgers DPT students improve movement and quality of life of underserved populations through a pro-bono clinic, held every Tuesday in Newark. The Community Participatory PT Clinic (CPPTC) addresses the campus and local community’s health concerns, serves patients with chronic health, and a wide array of movement related health conditions.
Care is under the supervision of licensed physical therapists within the scope of physical therapy practice.

Contact Us

Sue Paparella-Pitzel, PT, DPT, MS
Associate Professor
Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Rutgers SHP
65 Bergen St., SSB710, Newark, NJ 07107
Phone: (973) 972-8511
E-mail: paparesu@shp.rutgers.edu
Susan Pitzel,DPT