UTHSC Department of Physical Therapy

UTHSC Department of Physical Therapy The Department of Physical Therapy is a part of the College of Health Professions at the University o

PHYSICAL THERAPY
The Profession

Physical therapy is a unique and vital health profession concerned with health promotion, prevention of physical disabilities and the habilitation/rehabilitation of persons disabled by pain, disease, or injury. Physical therapy is defined as the examination, evaluation, intervention, and prevention of physical disability, movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health related conditions. Physical therapy includes: (1) the performance and interpretation of tests and measurements to assess pathophysiological, pathomechanical, electrophysiological, ergonomic, and developmental deficits of bodily systems to determine diagnosis, intervention, prognosis, and prevention; (2) the planning, administration, and modification of therapeutic interventions that focus on posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, healing and repair, and functional abilities in daily living skills, including work; and (3) the provision of consultative, educational, research, and other advisory services.

Rehab Etc Ready!DPT3 student Anna Hicks finished a strong clinical experience at Rehab Etc with mentorship from Jim Hamb...
12/14/2025

Rehab Etc Ready!

DPT3 student Anna Hicks finished a strong clinical experience at Rehab Etc with mentorship from Jim Hambrick, growing her confidence in outpatient care. 🏋️‍♀️

Growing in Pediatrics!Victoria Kalau continued developing her pediatric care skills at Le Bonheur East, guided by Audrey...
12/14/2025

Growing in Pediatrics!

Victoria Kalau continued developing her pediatric care skills at Le Bonheur East, guided by Audrey Vaughn. Wonderful work, Victoria! 🎈

Italy Mastery!DPT3 student Claire Clark completed an exciting clinical experience at Isokinetic Milano, working with Gia...
12/14/2025

Italy Mastery!

DPT3 student Claire Clark completed an exciting clinical experience at Isokinetic Milano, working with Giacomo Finocchiaro in a high-level sports medicine environment. ⚽

Peds with Purpose!Lillie Travis expanded her pediatric PT skills at Le Bonheur East, learning from Janet Grillis as she ...
12/13/2025

Peds with Purpose!

Lillie Travis expanded her pediatric PT skills at Le Bonheur East, learning from Janet Grillis as she supported young patients along their recovery journey. 🧸

Strong Work at Huling!DPT3 student Chris Wells completed a great clinical experience at Huling Physical Therapy, mentore...
12/13/2025

Strong Work at Huling!

DPT3 student Chris Wells completed a great clinical experience at Huling Physical Therapy, mentored by Blake Falconello while developing strong outpatient skills. 💪

Ortho Excellence!At Campbell Clinic Wolf River, Sam Culver sharpened his orthopedic expertise with mentors Cody Heismann...
12/13/2025

Ortho Excellence!

At Campbell Clinic Wolf River, Sam Culver sharpened his orthopedic expertise with mentors Cody Heismann and Jamie Tutor guiding his clinical experience. 💥🦴

📸 Can you tell who is who in this epic clinical picture?

Learning in Italy!DPT3 students Clare Fenelon and Haley Rodgers experienced PT practice abroad at Martini Centro Medico,...
12/12/2025

Learning in Italy!

DPT3 students Clare Fenelon and Haley Rodgers experienced PT practice abroad at Martini Centro Medico, learning from Nicola Pisani and Riccardo De Sio in a world-class clinical environment. We’re proud of their global engagement and hard work. 🇮🇹

Chattanooga Check-In!Edgar Espinoza-Trujillo wrapped up a valuable clinical experience at Erlanger Physical Therapy, gui...
12/12/2025

Chattanooga Check-In!

Edgar Espinoza-Trujillo wrapped up a valuable clinical experience at Erlanger Physical Therapy, guided by Seth Lewis. He continues to develop into a thoughtful and skilled clinician. 🏞️

Making Moves in Acute Care!MK Porter completed a strong acute care clinical experience at Baptist Memphis, learning from...
12/12/2025

Making Moves in Acute Care!

MK Porter completed a strong acute care clinical experience at Baptist Memphis, learning from Kelsey Johnson and Juan Martin showed impressive growth during his clinical experience at Baptist Memphis with Amanda Courtney. We’re proud of the care they both delivered. 🏥

PT Goes Global!Walker Purvine took his clinical experience international at Safi Rehabilitazione & Sport in Torino, Ital...
12/11/2025

PT Goes Global!

Walker Purvine took his clinical experience international at Safi Rehabilitazione & Sport in Torino, Italy, working with Michael Olivieri in a high-performance setting. 🌍

Heart for Rehab!DPT3 student Jaivion Lightfoot brought positivity and skill to his clinical experience at Okeena Health ...
12/11/2025

Heart for Rehab!

DPT3 student Jaivion Lightfoot brought positivity and skill to his clinical experience at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center, learning from Wendy Smith along the way. ❤️

Paducah Progress!Morgan Armstrong had a great clinical experience at Atlas Physical Therapy, supported by Casie Tucker. ...
12/11/2025

Paducah Progress!

Morgan Armstrong had a great clinical experience at Atlas Physical Therapy, supported by Casie Tucker. We’re proud of her strong work and patient engagement. 💪

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930 Madison Avenue , 6th Floor
Memphis, TN
38103

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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