Sacramento State Department of Physical Therapy

09/26/2025

A little late but not any less important! Congratulations to our scholarship recipients from the 24-25 applicant pool for their awards; each one well deserving! We are proud of you!

09/23/2025

Sac State Physical Therapy was active and representing at the Annual CPTA Conference in Palm Springs, CA! Congratulations to our faculty and students who attended and presented :) Shout out to Dr. Scott Thompson, Dr. Katrin Mattern-Baxter, Dr. Rolando Lazaro, Dr. William Garcia, Dr. Brian Moore and our wonderful students, Jasmine Asfour, Henry Peterson, Dan Nguyen, Pim Lewis, Ashton McCormick, Jessica Wang, Christina DeMattos, Kolton Fernandez, Jacky Villalobos, and Yesenia Toribio!

09/11/2025

💛🐝 Hornet Pride at CPTA Conference 2025! 💚
Sacramento State will be proudly represented at the CPTA Annual Conference 2025 in Palm Springs (September 20–21) with several student and faculty research posters on display. 🌴✨
Projects being presented include:
• Development of a Student-Run Pro Bono Clinic: Challenges and Benefits from the Student Perspective
Villalobos J, Peterson H, Toribio Y, Garcia WJ
• Functional Changes Following Participation in a Community-Based Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program
Peterson H, Nguyen D, Dias KJ
• Interdisciplinary Care for Patients with Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion: An Updated Systematic Review
Moore BM, Bravo JM, Maroufi P, McCormick AR, Wang JK, Stark RK
• Predictive Relationship of Academic and Non-Academic Factors to First Attempt Licensure Outcomes in Graduates of a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: A Case Report
Thompson IS, Moore BM
Wish all presenters the best as they share their work and represent Hornet Pride this weekend.
It’s not too late to attend — the Renaissance Palm Springs will host two days of continuing education, networking, and professional connection.
🔗 Learn more: ccapta.org/CPTAAnnualConference

That Paradise Feeling This year's conference features two days of educational programming. Select from 24 educational sessions and join the discussion on the latest physical therapy best practices and learn from leading industry experts. Looking to network? Mix and mingle at Barrels & Brews; then ce...

08/12/2025

Dr. Katrin Mattern-Baxter and Dr. Rennie Saltzman are looking for volunteer toddlers between the ages of 15 months and 5 years for the Annual Toddler Lab. The lab will be held on Tuesday, September 2 from 9:45-10:45am at Folsom Hall. Parking will be provided. As every year, children will be assessed for their motor skills by 3rd year DPT students as part of their pediatric coursework.
Please contact Katrin directly if you would like your child to participate: kbaxter@csus.edu
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you and playing with your little ones. We will enroll on a first come, first served basis, so please reply quickly if you are eager to show off your toddler😊.

08/12/2025

Department of Physical Therapy attended a successful Renaissance Society Open House on Friday August 8th! Many thanks to our students, Alfredo Delgado and Justin Estrada along with faculty, Dr. Megan Self and Dr. Rolando Lazaro represented for the department and provided information to participants about the various clinics and services we offer throughout the academic year.

07/24/2025

Sac State first year DPT students participated in the BikeFit program at Shriners Hospital for Children this summer and got the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life, helping them learn to ride a bike!

04/29/2025

Physical Therapy had a great time connecting with incoming students at Admitted Students Day on Saturday! Our student reps did an awesome job sharing what the program’s all about and talking about the cool opportunities in the REACH community clinic.

04/23/2025

Thank you for your ongoing support of our students, our department, and the broader community.
Though official “Give Day” has ended, there are still many impactful ways to support our program, including contributing to the DPT Scholarship Endowment, the REACH Clinic, the Physical Therapy Adult Neurologic Clinic, or the Physical Therapy Fund, among others.
Your generosity helps us navigate ongoing budget challenges, sustain our community-centered clinics—such as the no-cost orthopedic REACH Clinic—and provide vital scholarships. It also supports faculty and student research presentations at conferences, travel, and other essential program needs.
With your support, we can continue providing the resources our students need to thrive—both during the program and in their professional journeys.
https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/physical-therapy/

04/17/2025

Sacramento State is where futures begin! This April 17-18, consider supporting the Department of Physical Therapy’s REACH clinic because it fosters leadership, creates comprehensive real time opportunities for students to work with various patients, serves the under-insured and uninsured population in our communities, and supports student research. Join us in making a difference!
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🔗 givesacstateday.csus.edu or https://givesacstateday.csus.edu/giving-day/95980/department/96000

04/16/2025

Get ready! 🐝 Give Sac State Day is happening April 17–18!
Join us in supporting our doctoral program that empower students, keep them on the path to success, and help shape the future of healthcare—one patient at a time. Your support makes a difference!
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🔗 givesacstateday.csus.edu
https://givesacstateday.csus.edu/giving-day/95980/department/96000

04/14/2025

Last week, our doctoral students successfully presented their research on, “Interdisciplinary Care for Patients with Persistent Symptoms Following Concussion: An Updated Systematic Review,” as well "Comparisons of a Student-Run Clinic Patient Demographics to a Community Health Needs Assessment" at the Graduate Research Showcase held at the University Union.
We are proud of their dedication to these important projects and their willingness to share their work with fellow graduate students in a university-wide forum.
Pictured from left: Jessica Wang, Parnian Maroufi, and Ashton McCormick. Not pictured: Jacqueline Bravo (student), Rachel Stark (Health Sciences Librarian), and Dr. Brian Moore (faculty lead). Emil Graversen (student), and Dr. William Garcia (faculty lead).

03/24/2025

The Department of Physical Therapy will host its 9th Annual McGinty Continuing Education Seminar on Saturday, April 26th, from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This year’s event will be held virtually and will focus on “Value-Based Rehabilitation for Older Adults with Heart Disease,” led by our very own Dr. Konrad Dias! Registration is free for all Sac State DPT alumni and clinical instructors, and $40 for non-affiliated PTs. The course will also offer .4 CEUs upon completion. The registration link can be found on the flyer or https://surveys.csus.edu/jfe/form/SV_bBiXfxfKrQja3ZA. For more information, feel free to reach out to hhs-pt@csus.edu. We look forward to your participation!