WashU Medicine Physical Therapy

WashU Medicine Physical Therapy WashU Medicine Physical Therapy is one of the most respected physical therapy programs in the United States.

09/26/2025

At WashU Medicine’s Program in Physical Therapy, every DPT learner is paired with a dedicated faculty coach from day one through graduation. This long-term, learner-centered relationship provides personalized guidance to help students set goals, track progress, and reflect on both classroom and clinical experiences.

Through regular coaching meetings, learners receive constructive feedback, strengthen clinical decision-making, build confidence, and prepare to thrive in diverse practice environments. It’s one of the many ways we’re committed to each learner’s success- start to finish and beyond.

🎥 Learn more about our coaching program in the video below.

WashU Physical Therapy is a leader in advancing physical therapy education. Join us in one month on October 25th for our...
09/25/2025

WashU Physical Therapy is a leader in advancing physical therapy education.

Join us in one month on October 25th for our DPT Open House to explore our Doctor of Physical Therapy program, including the curriculum, financial aid options, prerequisites, and the application process. Discover how we are transforming human health through movement.

Register here to join us in-person or virtually: https://washu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3OsFxfeZk9gOHNI

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Gretchen Meyer, who was awarded a new NIH R01 grant entitled “Role of lysine acetylation in skel...
09/24/2025

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Gretchen Meyer, who was awarded a new NIH R01 grant entitled “Role of lysine acetylation in skeletal muscle contractile function”. This is Gretchen’s second R01 and a testament to her rigorous and innovative science.

This Friday, we’re sharing a closer look at how assessments shape the WashU PT learning experience. See how our learners...
09/23/2025

This Friday, we’re sharing a closer look at how assessments shape the WashU PT learning experience. See how our learners build skills, receive coaching, and grow in confidence through hands-on practice. Follow along to learn more about the role of assessments in WashU Physical Therapy.

🗣Fall 2025 Research Seminar: Tuesday, Sept 23rd!Join us in Rm 1235 at 4444 Forest Park Ave Building at 12:10pm CST for "...
09/21/2025

🗣Fall 2025 Research Seminar: Tuesday, Sept 23rd!

Join us in Rm 1235 at 4444 Forest Park Ave Building at 12:10pm CST for "The Power of Nudges: Using Behavioral Economics to Optimize Neurorehabilitation" with Dr. Kimberly Waddell.

Want to stay up-to-date on our seminar series and receive calendar invites to join virtually? Complete the form at the link in our bio.

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside the...
09/19/2025

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside their mentors!🧑‍🔬📚

Thank you to Hyo Jung Jeong of the Foot & Ankle Injury & Recovery Lab! Hyo's mentor, Dr. Mary Hastings, had this to say:

"THANK YOU HYO!

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Hyo. She is a master of many things.

I am amazed by her ability to analyze and see data in new and very important ways. Her creativity and organizational prowess shines through in her development of data collection and management methodology. We are assured data are collected and processed correctly and in a timely manner.

Hyo has a caring and giving spirit and uses it to create a wonderful culture within the lab. She has been an incredible and important part of my own research journey and I am forever grateful."

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside the...
09/18/2025

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside their mentors!🧑‍🔬📚

Thank you to Allison Miller who is co-mentored by Drs. Catherine Lang and Keith Lohse!

"We are immensely grateful for your science ideas, organization, and persistence in pushing our research out of the ivory tower and into clinical care." - Dr. Catherine Lang

"Thank you for your sustained commitment and leadership of different projects over the past several years. Your contributions as a postdoctoral researcher have been invaluable, and I appreciate the expertise and initiative you’ve brought to the team!!!" -Dr. Keith Lohse

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside the...
09/17/2025

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside their mentors!🧑‍🔬📚

Thank you to Chelsea E. Macpherson who is co-mentored by Drs Catherine Lang and Keith Lohse!

"Thank you for your willingness to take on challenging, uncertain science questions. You have rapidly ascended a steep learning curve and we are excited for the future." - Dr. Catherine Lang

"Thank you for the dedication and growth you have shown during your first year as a postdoctoral researcher. Transitioning to a post-doctoral position is no small task, and I appreciate the rigor, curiosity, and perspective you have brought to our projects. Your contributions have already made a big impact!" -Dr. Keith Lohse

🎉Congratulations to Hyo Jung Jeong who was awarded an NIH K99 grant to fund her research entitled, ”Identifying Early S...
09/17/2025

🎉Congratulations to Hyo Jung Jeong who was awarded an NIH K99 grant to fund her research entitled, ”Identifying Early Signs of Foot Complications in Childhood-onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”!

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside the...
09/16/2025

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside their mentors!🧑‍🔬📚

Thank you to Javier de Lucas Romero of the Neural Plasticity and Sensorimotor Integration Lab! Javier's mentor, Dr. Jacob McPherson, shared, "A HUGE thank you to electrophysiologist extraordinaire, Javier! Javier is a wonderful mentor to our more junior trainees; a creative, skilled, and meticulous scientist; and an absolute joy to call both a friend and a colleague."

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside the...
09/15/2025

🎉It's National Post-doc Appreciation Week!! We’re celebrating each of our Post-doctoral scholars this week alongside their mentors!🧑‍🔬📚

Thank you to Sidney T. Baudendistel of the Movement & Neurodegenerative Disease Lab! Her mentor, Dr. Gammon Earhart, had a lovely acrostic to share:

"My heartfelt appreciation to Sidney for being:

Synergistic, willing to collaborate and help where needed, facilitating the work of the team

Independent, finding creative solutions to any puzzle or problem

Detailed, paying attention to ensure that projects are highly organized, accurate and rigorous

Nurturing, fostering the growth of others through mentoring and role modeling

Energetic, bringing joy, fun and a great sense of humor to the lab

Yeomanly, working diligently to keep multiple projects moving forward expeditiously"

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4444 Forest Park Avenue, Ste 1101
St. Louis, MO
63108

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

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