UF Doctor of Physical Therapy

10/06/2025

Please join the OPTA Northwest District for the 2025 PT Day of Service! The district is sponsoring a food drive to support local food banks in Northwest Ohio.

The Northwest District will be honoring the PT Day of Service with a food drive from Monday, October 6 through Saturday, October 11.

Locations available for your donation:

The University of Findlay – PT Office Building: 349 W. Trenton Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840
BGSU – Olscamp Hall, Room 101, Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403
University of Toledo – PT Office Suite 200
If you have questions regarding donation drop off, contact Northwest District Co-Chair Angie Huber.

10/01/2025

👏 Big congrats to Dr. Ben Cooksey from UF DPT, winner of the 2nd Annual Shark Tank Award for his invention, CompressOn — a device that helps people put on compression garments while seated. 🦈🏆
Dr. Cooksey shared his journey and vision live at the APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit and on the PT Pintcast Podcast. 🎙️

👉 Head to the PT Pintcast website and give it a listen! https://www.ptpintcast.com/ben-cooksey-live-at-aptas-future-of-rehab-therapy-summit/

10/01/2025

✨💙 Happy National Physical Therapy Month! 💙✨
Every October, we celebrate the impact of physical therapy and raise awareness about the many benefits it brings to people’s lives. From improving mobility and managing pain to restoring independence, PT makes a difference every day.

This month, we also take time to appreciate the dedication of our amazing Physical Therapists (PTs), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), and students who work tirelessly to transform lives and keep communities moving forward. 🙌

Thank you for all that you do!

09/18/2025

Platform Lecture at the OPTA LEAP conference. This project won Best lecture of the conference. Physical Therapy Dosing Parameters of the Schroth Method for the Management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Scoping Review Rospert A, Dill B, Fulkerson J, Matson A, Lodzinski J, Zoller L, Mitchell J., Huber A.

Platform Lecture at the OPTA LEAP Conference: Running Related Injury Occurrence and Cadence after Two Methods of Cadence Retraining: Randomized Controlled Trial with a 6-month Follow Up. Huber, A, Verhoff D, Lepard J, Fusco A, Morlani D, Kaufman H.

Poster Presentation at OPTA LEAP. Hip Rotation Strength and Ground Reaction Force in Males and Females With Low Back Pain Lead Author: Nicole Schroeder, PT, DPT, EdDCo-Authors/Investigators: Alyssa Stark, SPT; Jacob Zarnosky, SPT; Zach Zeleznik, SPT; Jon Czerwony, SPT; Will Rouse, SPT; Josh Sims, SPT

09/16/2025

The Burn Spectrum: Healing Through Teamwork: From acute response to long-term rehab, every profession plays a part.

Join us for a special presentation and Q&A session with an interprofessional panel from Shriners Hospital’s Team, along with a former patient sharing his story of recovery. Learn how nurses, social workers, therapists, and survivors work together to support healing.

📅 Date: October 30, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)
📍 Location: Winebrenner Auditorium, University of Findlay
👉 Open to ALL — you do not have to be a UF student to attend!
Don’t miss this chance to hear inspiring stories and see the power of teamwork in action.

* Scan QR code to register or follow the link here: https://www.findlay.edu/health-professions/pediatric-healthcare-series

09/15/2025

Thinking about advancing from PTA to DPT? In this episode, faculty, students, and a recent graduate from the University of Findlay’s PTA to DPT Bridge Program share what makes this pathway unique, how it’s shaping the future of PT, and what it really takes to bridge the gap.
In this episode of PT Pintcast, host Katie Sutton sits down with:
Dr. Angie Huber – Program Director, University of Findlay PTA to DPT Bridge Program
Melissa – Current DPT student and PTA of 8 years
Amin – Recent graduate of the Findlay Bridge Program, now practicing as a PT

Scan below the link to listen! 🎧

09/11/2025

Celebrate OPTA’s 75th with the Northwest District at the Toledo Walleye game! 🏒

📅 Fri, Nov 21, 2025 | Doors 5:30 PM | Puck drop 7:15 PM
🎟️ 80 seats (stadium + Club Lounge) | 20 lounge-only
🍔 Free American fare + cash bar | Club Lounge overlooks the rink
👥 Members & immediate family only (sign in to register)
Scan the QR to reserve. Questions: paul.colbert@findlay.edu

⏰ Register by Oct 24, 2025

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded with courage, and the families forever impacted by the events of September 11th.

As a community committed to compassion, service, and healing, we remember the resilience that rose from tragedy and the importance of standing together.

09/10/2025

Thank you, Stride Mobility!
We truly appreciate you visiting our class this week. Our students loved seeing all the innovative technology in mobility devices—and of course, they enjoyed the sweet treats you brought along. We are especially excited to have a UF alumni return to campus and share their career journey. Your time and generosity mean so much to us!

09/10/2025

Congratulations to 1st year Traditional DPT Student Ava Ayers on all of her athletic accomplishments while in PT school. We are so proud of our student athletes.

Indianapolis, Ind. - Senior Ava Ayers named the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Athlete of the Week as released on Monday, Sep. 8. The honor comes after leading the Oilers to a 1-0-1 week, with a 5-0 win over Seton Hill and a draw against IUP.

08/26/2025

🐾🎉 Happy National Dog Day! 🎉🐾

Today we’re celebrating all the four-legged friends that bring joy, cuddles, and a whole lot of tail wags into our lives. The DPT department pups decided to strike a pose and join the celebration 🐶❤️

Can you guess which pup belongs to whom? Comment below with your guesses—and while you’re at it…
Share a photo of your favorite K-9 companion for some serious puppy love!

Did you know that just 10 minutes of playing with or petting a dog can lead to a 33.5% drop in stress levels? That’s right—those snuggles are not just adorable, they’re scientifically proven to calm you down!

08/21/2025

📸 Today’s DPT class photo highlight!

Our students put their lecture learning into action by practicing shoulder examination techniques. In this moment, they’re working through joint mobilization assessments and interventions—an important skill for evaluating and improving shoulder function.

It’s always exciting to see future physical therapists translating classroom knowledge into hands-on practice! 💪🦴✨