Washington University Physical Therapy -Clinical Practice

09/08/2025

🌍 Happy World PT Day! 🌍

Today, we celebrate the vital role that physical therapists play in preventing falls and promoting healthy aging. Through one-on-one, individualized care plans informed by the movement system approach, our PTs empower patients to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Thank you to to our incredible PTs in ensuring healthier and safer futures for our community.

09/08/2025

Dr. Alyssa Skala was featured in the New York Times article, “Habits to Remain Injury-Free, According to Physical Therapists.”

Her inclusion reflects the expertise of WashU Medicine Physical Therapy, where faculty and alumni are nationally recognized for advancing the science and practice of physical therapy and shaping best practices in movement health.

Read the article here:

Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains. Here are a few of their favorite tips.

07/21/2025

🚲On 7.20.25, we collaborated with Big Shark Bicycle Company for the 11th Annual Tour des Sharks Customer Appreciation Ride at the STL Foundry!

Dr. Tyler Detmer was on-site providing post-race recovery services to cyclists at the finish line. He was assisted by our DPT Learners, Brandon Jenson and Ethan Patience.

Thank you to everyone who stopped in to our booth! It was a wonderful day in St. Louis!

07/14/2025

Drs. Sylvia Lin and Jasmine Lin (pictured left to right) had a great time sharing information on our clinical practice and spending time with our STL community at Thursday Night at the Missouri History Museum on July 10th!

Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, food and tables from the STL community. This event showcased the film, “Quo Vadis, Aida?”, presented by WashU, .

07/08/2025

Our @4240 Duncan Ave Central West Location is now hiring! We just added 2 NEW job postings for 1 Neurological Physical Therapist and 3 Orthopaedic Physical Therapists!

Join our WashU Medicine Physical Therapy Clinical Practice team and experience:
✅ 1:1 Care Model for truly personalized patient care
✅ Strong Mentoring Program to support your growth
✅ State-of-the-art facilities
✅ Opportunities to teach and work with DPT students in the classroom

We’re currently recruiting for:
💪Physical Therapists/Clinical Associates (Orthopedics) – Job ID JR89461
🧠Physical Therapist/Clinic Associate (Neurological) – Job ID JR89460

Apply today at jobs.wustl.edu and search the Job IDs listed above.

Help us advance patient care while growing your career in an academic, collaborative environment!

06/30/2025

On 6.28.25, our WashU Med PT clinical providers (Beth Hughes, Gretchen Vandercar, & Carrie Mosley) participated in the Walk to Defeat ALS in Forest Park alongside the WashU ALS Center. This event directly benefited the ALS Association. The ALS Association provides support for patients, caregivers, researchers and providers through a difficult diagnosis. It was a great day to be !

06/27/2025

🌟 Now Hiring: 2 Full-Time Physical Therapists in O’Fallon, MO! 🌟

Join our WashU Medicine Physical Therapy Clinical Practice team and experience:
✅ 1:1 Care Model for truly personalized patient care
✅ Strong Mentoring Program to support your growth
✅ State-of-the-art facilities
✅ Opportunities to teach and work with DPT students in the classroom

We’re currently recruiting for:
💪Physical Therapist/Clinical Associate (Orthopedics) – Job ID JR89142
💪🧠Physical Therapist/Clinic Associate (Orthopedics and Neurological split) – Job ID JR89143

Apply today at jobs.wustl.edu and search the Job IDs listed above.

Help us advance patient care while growing your career in an academic, collaborative environment!

06/25/2025

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Kayley Stock who was selected from a very large pool of applicants to serve on the ANPT Consumer and Care Partner Taskforce. The purpose of the task force is to increase the visibility and impact of neurologic physical therapy to patients, caregivers, physicians through review and creation of resources. She was chosen based on her exceptional clinical experience, passion for improving care for those with neurologic health conditions and outstanding teamwork and dedication.

06/11/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month! We invite everyone to celebrate with us at the STL Pride Festival & Parade, Saturday & Sunday, June 28–29!

Join thousands of people from across the region at the 2025 STL Pride Festival! With music, food, local vendors, and advocacy booths, Pride Fest is a space to honor LGBTQIA+ joy and resilience. OUTmed and other university partners will be present throughout the weekend, sharing resources, building community, and showing collective support for LGBTQIA+ patients, colleagues, and learners. Whether you're marching, tabling, or just stopping by, your presence matters. Learn more at https://www.pridestl.org/pride-fest-2025

06/10/2025

🎉Congratulations to Aubrey Masterson, PT, DPT, and Ashley Gisher, PTA, who recently earned their USA Weightlifting Level 1 certifications! A USA Weightlifting coaching certification has long been considered the gold standard for weightlifting education and knowledge.

These certificates are granted after the completion of a continuing education course that expands participants' knowledge of different weightlifting movements and techniques. Movements and techniques include foundational movements, such as squats and presses, and advanced techniques, including Olympic lifts. This certification allows our providers to better understand the demands of athletes by combining our Movement System expertise to assist in their return to sport.

05/20/2025

🎉Congratulations to Sylvia Lin and Jessica Nehrt who were selected to receive the Outstanding Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Team Award from the American Physical Therapy Association! This national award recognizes outstanding clinical practice interaction between physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are a part of a highly functional PT-PTA Team.

05/16/2025

Researchers at are seeking volunteers determine how music and singing can enhance walking ability among people with Parkinson disease. You may qualify if you are 30 or older and right handed or ambidextrous. Participation includes 4 evaluation sessions: two sessions are an imaging session with an MRI. Study includes twice weekly, 1 hour music-based walking training. Up to $400 is provided for time and effort. Email bsidney@wustl.edu or 314-273-6206 for details.