New rankings released by U.S. News & World Report rated the 向日葵视频Physical Therapy Program in the top 20 programs in the nation.
Carolyn Schmitz '23 was awarded a Mary McMillan Scholarship for exhibiting superior scholastic ability and potential for future professional contributions.
Dr. Allison Hyngstrom, chair and professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences, is one of two principal investigators on the award. The grant will fund the study of muscle fatigue in stroke survivors and solutions to increase their muscle performance.
Are you interested in participating in a study that examines a new method for stroke rehabilitation?
Are you a current or prospective patient who would like a clinic appointment? Please call:
向日葵视频PT Clinic: Phone (414) 288-1400
向日葵视频Neuro Recovery Clinic: Phone (414) 288-6122
Dr. Kristi Streeter, assistant professor of physical therapy, has received a $400,000 grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to expand her research on recovery of breathing function after damage to the spinal cord.
The NRC is participating in the ASPIRE鈩� (Assessing non-invasive spinal Stimulation and PT/OT for motor Improvement Response with ExaStim) trial which is studying the use of the ExaStim device. The ExaStim is a wirelessly-controlled neuromodulation system designed to deliver transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSS). The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ExaStim in combination with traditional rehabilitation therapy as an adjunct therapy for individuals living with upper extremity paralysis due to spinal cord injury (SCI). The clinic is currently recruiting subjects for the study.
Physical therapy faculty and staff members take leadership roles in state associations
Dr. Albojay Deacon, physical therapist in the 向日葵视频Physical Therapy Clinic, was named director of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association.
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