University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy

University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy The official page of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Therapy

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๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to ๐Š๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฒ, Clinical Research Coordinator working with Dr. Jennifer Brach, on the successful d...
04/28/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to ๐Š๐š๐ข๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฒ, Clinical Research Coordinator working with Dr. Jennifer Brach, on the successful defense of her MPH thesis: โ€œNeighborhood and Individual Level Factors Associated with Exercise Adherence in a Community-Based Exercise Class for Older Adults.โ€

This outstanding achievement reflects Kaitlinโ€™s dedication to advancing research that supports healthier aging and stronger communities. Congratulations, Kaitlin! Job well done! ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ“ฃ New publication spotlight! โ€œVT RETAIN: An Early Return-to-Work Intervention Model Centered in Primary Care for Individ...
04/27/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ New publication spotlight! โ€œVT RETAIN: An Early Return-to-Work Intervention Model Centered in Primary Care for Individuals with Work-Limiting Health Conditionsโ€ by Karen Huyck et al was recently published in Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation.

Weโ€™re proud to share that Alison Bank, Kelechi Adejumo, Drs. Charity Patterson and Christine McDonough contributed to this impactful research focused on helping individuals with work-limiting health conditions return to work sooner through primary care-based interventions. ๐Ÿ‘

Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41734028/

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations to ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐’๐ฎ๐ž ๐–๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ on the honor of being invited to High Point University to deliver the graduation ad...
04/27/2026

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations to ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐’๐ฎ๐ž ๐–๐ก๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ฒ on the honor of being invited to High Point University to deliver the graduation address for the DPT Class of 2026!

Adding to the special occasion, Dr. Whitney shared the stage with fellow University of Pittsburgh alumni and High Point University faculty members Provost Dan Erb, PT, PhD, and Melike Kahya, PT, PhD.

A proud moment celebrating leadership, mentorship, and the impact of Pitt graduates across the profession.

๐Ÿ“ฃ Congratulations to Dr. James Irrgang on the recent publication of โ€œManaging the Meniscus Part I โ€“ Anatomy, Biomechanic...
04/23/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Congratulations to Dr. James Irrgang on the recent publication of โ€œManaging the Meniscus Part I โ€“ Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Treatment Strategies for the Atraumatic Meniscus Tear,โ€ co-authored with Ehab Nazzal et al in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, and Arthroscopy: The Official Journal of the ESSKA.

This important work explores meniscus anatomy, biomechanics, and treatment strategies for atraumatic meniscus tears. ๐Ÿ‘

Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41562126/

In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, we would like to acknowledge and express sincere appreciation for th...
04/22/2026

In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day, we would like to acknowledge and express sincere appreciation for the outstanding contributions of our administrative staff.

Their work is integral to the daily operations and long-term success of our department. From managing complex processes and supporting faculty and students, to ensuring that our programs run efficiently, their dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. They consistently demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence while navigating competing priorities and evolving demands.

Please join us in extending our gratitude for their continued dedication and service.

๐Ÿ’™ Bryan Albright, Executive Assistant to the Chair
๐Ÿ’› Alison Bank, Clinical Education Program Manager
๐Ÿ’™ Haleigh Biondo, Senior Financial Manager
๐Ÿ’› Lauren Lagana, Human Resources & Operations Manager
๐Ÿ’™ Deb Parrotta, Department Administrator
๐Ÿ’› Qadeerah Robinson, Student Services Coordinator
๐Ÿ’™ Clarice Rutledge, Post Professional Education Administrator
๐Ÿ’› Patti Yakshe, Assistant Director

Pitt Physical Therapy had a strong presence at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in An...
04/21/2026

Pitt Physical Therapy had a strong presence at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, California. This yearโ€™s conference featured extensive contributions from Pitt PT faculty, students and alumni across educational sessions, research presentations and national awards.

Highlights include nine educational sessions led by Pitt PT faculty and adjunct faculty, 17 poster presentations and six platform presentations showcasing recent Pitt PT research, and an impressive slate of student and recent graduate first-author presentations. In addition, Assistant Professor ๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘น๐’†๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’“๐’“๐’†๐’๐’ was recognized with the Excellence in Neurologic Education Award from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

๐‘ด๐’‚๐’–๐’“๐’†๐’†๐’ ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’‰๐’๐’”๐’๐’ ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’…๐’” ๐‘ญ๐’–๐’๐’‡๐’Š๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘จ๐’…๐’‚๐’‘๐’•๐’Š๐’—๐’† ๐‘บ๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’”Maureen (McCullough) Johnson (SHRS โ€™90) never imagined that a single...
04/20/2026

๐‘ด๐’‚๐’–๐’“๐’†๐’†๐’ ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’‰๐’๐’”๐’๐’ ๐‘ญ๐’Š๐’๐’…๐’” ๐‘ญ๐’–๐’๐’‡๐’Š๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘จ๐’…๐’‚๐’‘๐’•๐’Š๐’—๐’† ๐‘บ๐’‘๐’๐’“๐’•๐’”
Maureen (McCullough) Johnson (SHRS โ€™90) never imagined that a single week at Walter Reed Army Medical Center would reshape her professional life. Today, she is a U.S. Para Rowing Medical Classifier, a dedicated volunteer with Pittsburghโ€™s Three Rivers Rowing Association Adaptive Team and a passionate advocate for adaptive sportsโ€”helping athletes with disabilities rediscover movement, competition and community.

Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰
https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/story/from-pitt-pt-to-paralympic-pathways/?utm_source=pae&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=PAE-alumni-newsletter&utm_program=dpt

Burnout, balance, and career alignment are critical conversations in physical therapyโ€”and this upcoming webinar is one y...
04/19/2026

Burnout, balance, and career alignment are critical conversations in physical therapyโ€”and this upcoming webinar is one you wonโ€™t want to miss. Join Liz Narducci for ๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐’๐’ ๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’“๐’๐’๐’–๐’•, ๐‘ฉ๐’‚๐’๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’† & ๐‘ช๐’‚๐’“๐’†๐’†๐’“ ๐‘จ๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ท๐’‰๐’š๐’”๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’‚๐’‘๐’š, hosted by APTA Orthopedics. This live Zoom event will feature expert insights and an honest discussion on navigating challenges while building a sustainable and fulfilling career in PT.

Register today and be part of the conversation โžก https://www.orthopt.org/news/upcoming-webinar-real-talk-on-burnout-balance-career-alignment-in-physical-therapy

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปSave the date! Join us on May 21-22, 2027, for Pitt PTโ€™s 100th Anniversary Celebrationโ€”a dynamic e...
04/17/2026

๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
Save the date! Join us on May 21-22, 2027, for Pitt PTโ€™s 100th Anniversary Celebrationโ€”a dynamic event filled with fun, connection and inspiration. You can expect a vibrant mix of educational sessions, social gatherings and celebratory activities to honor a century of impact and excellence. Stay tuned for more details and start making plans to be part of this historic moment!

Please join us in congratulating ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜€, ๐——๐—ฟ. ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‡๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฑ, on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Alumni A...
04/15/2026

Please join us in congratulating ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜€, ๐——๐—ฟ. ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‡๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฑ, on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from Rosalind Franklin University College of Health Professions! ๐ŸŽ‰

This prestigious honor recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their profession, academic programs, and institutionsโ€”highlighting excellence in patient care, research, teaching, health services administration, and healthcare innovation.

Kelleyโ€™s remarkable career and leadership exemplify the very best of our profession, and this recognition is a testament to his lasting impact.

He will be honored at a recognition ceremony this May in Chicago.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! ๐Ÿ‘

We extend our sincere thanks to ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐…๐ž๐๐š, ๐๐“, ๐ƒ๐๐“, ๐ƒ๐’๐œ, for her outstanding presentation in our DEI Seminar Seri...
04/14/2026

We extend our sincere thanks to ๐ƒ๐ซ. ๐‰๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐…๐ž๐๐š, ๐๐“, ๐ƒ๐๐“, ๐ƒ๐’๐œ, for her outstanding presentation in our DEI Seminar Series, โ€œBehind the Walls: Physical Therapy, Health Equity, and Care in Federal Prisons.โ€

Her insightful discussion shed light on the critical role of physical therapy in advancing health equity within the federal prison system, offering valuable perspectives that challenged and inspired our community. We are grateful for her expertise, engagement, and commitment to this important work.

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