St. Ambrose University Physical Therapy Department

08/27/2025

Interested in learning more about SAU's premier DPT program? DPT faculty, alumni, and program coordinator will discuss hot topics in PT, life as a PT student, and SAU's application process. This virtual event will be held September 10 at 6PM. Register here https://forms.office.com/r/CP7qr8VAKt

08/27/2025

Olivia and Molly, students in the Class of 2025, were awarded a scholarship from the National AMBUCS Scholarship for Therapists Program. It is a scholarship awarded to PT or OT students who have volunteered with a local chapter of AMBUCS. Both students have dedicated multiple hours to helping Mississippi Bend Trykes.

Congratulations to Olivia and Molly - way to live out our mission through service!

08/21/2025

Class of 2026 jumped back into class last week! We're happy to have them back on campus for the last year of didactic courses.

08/19/2025

The Student Physical Therapy Organization is hosting their annual sand volleyball tournament on Saturday, September 6th. See flyer for details. Pre-registration ends Thursday, September 4th. Scan the QR code or follow the link to register: https://epay.sau.edu/C21430_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=819&FROMQRCODE=true

08/13/2025

We are hosting the APTA Iowa Southeast District meeting on Thursday August 28 at 6:45 PM with continuing education at 7 PM. Details here,

View all APTA Iowa meeting and event information.

08/11/2025

It's Iowa State Fair time! Emma and Nick from the Class of 2026 along with faculty member Mike Puthoff volunteered at the State Fair doing blood pressure and mobility screens through APTA Iowa. Lots of people stopped by and learned about physical therapy. A great day!

07/30/2025

Interested in learning about SAU's DPT program? DPT faculty, alumni, and program coordinator will discuss hot topics in PT, life as a PT student, and SAU's application process. This virtual event will be held August 13 at 6PM. Register here https://forms.office.com/r/9eB9kBQMQJ, or with the QR code in the flyer.

07/24/2025

Lifelong physical activity is key to a healthy life. Four DPT Students had the chance to work with athletes at National Senior Games and screen their fitness using the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam. They assessed over 70 athletes. Great work Brooke, Kami, Erica and Kayla!

07/10/2025

Our Student Physical Therapy Association is running their summer clothing store! The store closes Sunday, July 13th at 11:59pm. Check out the store at this link to represent the St. Ambrose Physical Therapy Department!

Online ordering for SAU PHYSICAL THERAPY ends on Sun, Jul 13, 2025 (11:59 PM CDT)

06/19/2025

Our DPT students are going to Autistic & Loved for a lab experience on July 1. They are looking for children who are interested in participating. See flyer and more information at this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sports-class-with-st-ambrose-university-physical-therapy-dept-tickets-1398843892739?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawK-U0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNTFpxekdQRkQzNVBEWk5GAR7bSy6cjA1ROjgGQRF_vz17xvlN3rSvwC6Q7MoQ9gVudfA6UntmlmYoTrn8VA_aem_ZaddxRDCDcoSYkz9aesz4g

06/18/2025

Read about Chloe in the Class of 2025. Chloe will be our last spotlight until the fall semester. Have a great summer!

05/24/2025