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.

💥 Leading the Way in Bone Stress Injury Research | APTA TN Fall Meeting 2025 🦴We were thrilled to have Dr. Barry Dale an...
10/09/2025

💥 Leading the Way in Bone Stress Injury Research | APTA TN Fall Meeting 2025 🦴

We were thrilled to have Dr. Barry Dale and Perri Johnson Jr. from UTHSC present at the APTA Tennessee Fall Meeting 2025!

Their session on Tibial Bone Stress Injuries (BSIs) gave attendees an in-depth, evidence-based look at how to assess, diagnose, and manage this challenging condition among athletes and active individuals.

Dr. Barry Dale, Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at UTHSC, and Perri Johnson Jr., a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, are advancing our understanding of overuse injuries through their impactful research and clinical insight.

We’re so proud to have such dedicated professionals leading the charge in improving patient care and advancing our profession! 👏

📣 Alumni & Friends GatheringWe had a wonderful evening of connection and celebration at the UTHSC Department of Physical...
10/04/2025

📣 Alumni & Friends Gathering

We had a wonderful evening of connection and celebration at the UTHSC Department of Physical Therapy Alumni & Friends Event last Friday at Owen Brennan’s in Memphis! 🎉

This event was the perfect chance to reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni, and strengthen our PT community.

🧡 Thank you to everyone who came out to make the night so meaningful — we loved seeing you!

🙌 This past weekend, our DPT students stepped up to serve by volunteering with the Memphis District of APTA TN at the So...
10/03/2025

🙌 This past weekend, our DPT students stepped up to serve by volunteering with the Memphis District of APTA TN at the Southern Heritage Classic Career Fair!

It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, share about the PT profession, and inspire future health care professionals. 🧡💚

Our UTHSC DPT students had a wonderful time at Latin Fest this past weekend at Overton Square!This annual celebration of...
10/01/2025

Our UTHSC DPT students had a wonderful time at Latin Fest this past weekend at Overton Square!

This annual celebration of Latin culture, music, dance, and food was the perfect backdrop for our students to connect with the community and share about Clinica Esperanza — a UTHSC-run clinic serving uninsured and underserved patients in Memphis.

We’re so proud of our students for representing our program, promoting health, and learning through service while embracing the joy of cultural celebration!

🧡🖤 Goodbye (for now), Class of 2026 🧡🖤Today we send off our incredible DPT Class of 2026 as they step out of the classro...
09/29/2025

🧡🖤 Goodbye (for now), Class of 2026 🧡🖤

Today we send off our incredible DPT Class of 2026 as they step out of the classroom and into clinics across the country. You’ve poured countless hours into your studies, supported each other through the challenges, and grown into compassionate, skilled future clinicians.

While this chapter in the classroom has closed, a new one begins — where your knowledge, character, and resilience will shine as you care for patients and continue to learn from real-world experience.

We’ll miss seeing your faces on campus every day, but we can’t wait to follow your journeys, cheer you on from afar, and welcome you back as the clinicians you’re becoming.

Go make us proud, Class of 2026. The best is yet to come. 💪✨

We were honored to welcome Dr. Bill Boissonnault to campus last week as he led an intensive on Differential Diagnosis fo...
09/17/2025

We were honored to welcome Dr. Bill Boissonnault to campus last week as he led an intensive on Differential Diagnosis for our DPT3 students.

With decades of clinical expertise and leadership in physical therapy education, Dr. Boissonnault is challenging our students to think critically, sharpen their diagnostic reasoning, and elevate their approach to patient care. 🩺

At Memphis Physical Therapy – East Memphis, student Sean Pham is gaining valuable experience with CI Patrick McAdams.
09/16/2025

At Memphis Physical Therapy – East Memphis, student Sean Pham is gaining valuable experience with CI Patrick McAdams.

At Pittman Physical Therapy – Collierville, student Austin Treadway is learning under the guidance of CI Troy Bunson.
09/16/2025

At Pittman Physical Therapy – Collierville, student Austin Treadway is learning under the guidance of CI Troy Bunson.

At Momentum Physical Therapy, Tadariel Triplett and Lauren Mitchell are completing clinical experiences, guided by UTHSC...
09/15/2025

At Momentum Physical Therapy, Tadariel Triplett and Lauren Mitchell are completing clinical experiences, guided by UTHSC alum Peyton Walsh and owner Nick Pesce.

Connor Carter is working alongside Courtney Turner at Performance Therapy!
09/15/2025

Connor Carter is working alongside Courtney Turner at Performance Therapy!

Amber Weisbrook is gaining experience with Dallas Forsythe at Elite Physical Therapy!
09/14/2025

Amber Weisbrook is gaining experience with Dallas Forsythe at Elite Physical Therapy!

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930 Madison Avenue , 6th Floor
Memphis, TN
38103

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