Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy

02/11/2026

SUPT CSM 2026 Presentations Schedule:

Dr. Andrea Fergus and Ainsley Delbridge (Class of 2025) -Perspectives of a Telehealth and in-Person Collaborative Learning Experience on Infant Development: A Mixed-Method Study
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 12:00-2:00 PM, Poster #1279

Dr. Aaron Hartstein - Diagnostic Utility of Artificial Intelligence in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy: A Comparison with Physical Therapists
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 12:00-2:00 PM, Poster #1213

Dr. Megan Bureau - Educational session: Clinical Education Pulse Check: The latest research, current conversations, and hot topics
Thursday, Feb 12, 2:00-3:30 PM

Dr. Michele Wiley and Dr. Mary Donohue (pp-DPT grad 2025) -
A Case for Powered Mobility: Enhancing Participation for a Preschool Student
Poster # 1280
Thursday, 2/12 from 12-2:00 pm

As always, SUPT will be rolling deep! Join us on February 12th from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Anaheim Convention Center, Section 251 C, for an evening of conversation with fellow alumni and faculty at the largest physical therapy conference in the country!

02/06/2026

SUPT Alumni and Friends Reception is next week! We hope to see you there!

SUPT alumni are invited to reconnect at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, CA. Join us on February 12th from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Anaheim Convention Center, Section 251 C, for an evening of conversation with fellow alumni and faculty at the largest physical therapy conference in the country.

For more details, contact Lisa McVey at lmcvey@su.edu

02/05/2026

💙 Calling All SU MSAT, Dual DPT/MSAT, PAM, and ESM Alumni! 💙
As we prepare to celebrate National Athletic Training Month, we’d love to highlight the amazing work you’re doing. Please take 2 minutes to update your contact info and share what you’ve been up to.
👉 https://forms.gle/BvqYKRJLQ7WMcfrQ9
Help us stay connected and celebrate YOU!

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Department of Education Proposed Rule:
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education released a proposed rule that could reclassify professional degree programs—like physical therapy—as “graduate” programs.

If enacted, this change would cut federal student loan limits nearly in half: annual borrowing could drop from $50,000 to $20,500, and lifetime limits from $200,000 to $100,000, making it much harder for future PT students to finance their education.

APTA is pursuing dual advocacy strategies: submitting formal comments to the Department of Education and supporting H.R. 6718 and H.R. 6574 to ensure PT programs remain classified as professional degrees.

It's time to use your voice. Members of Congress need to hear from you today!

Send letters your Congressman by clicking "see details" below!

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02/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ WANT TO SPONSOR BUZZY'S RACE FOR RESEARCH?🏃‍♂️

We’re excited to announce that this year’s 5K will be held at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley on Sunday, April 19, at 8:30 AM!

Event options include:
• 5K Run/Walk
• Kids Mile
• Inclusive Wheelchair Mile

This event wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our local businesses. Proceeds benefit the VCU-Marquette Challenge, a student-led physical therapy fundraiser supporting the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research—helping fund clinical research and shape the future of PT. SUPT is proud to be one of 300+ schools that have raised over $4.5 million for PT research!

🙌 Interested in sponsoring?
Visit: tinyurl.com/RaceSponsorSU or scan the QR code

🏃 Ready to run?
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VA/Wi******er/GreenCircle5k

Thank you for supporting physical therapy research and our community! ❤️💙

02/03/2026

Registration is open for 5K, Kids Mile & Adaptive Roll* hosted by Shenandoah University's Division of Physical Therapy

Location: Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst St, Wi******er, VA 22601

Date & Time: Sunday, April 19th @8:30am**

Price: $25/5k, $15/kid's mile, $O/adaptive roll (1/2 mile) early bird discount + guaranteed t-shirt through March 1st

Proceeds benefit the VCU-Marquette Challenge: a physical therapy, student-led fundraiser to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.
SUPT is one of 300+ schools that have raised more than $4.5 million for physical therapy research!

Registration Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Wi******er/GreenCircle5k

*Volunteers will be available to assist people using a wheelchair for the race.
**Kids mile starts at 9:30 and adaptive roll starts at 9:35

02/02/2026

7️⃣th CSM post!
Interested in Clinical Education? Check out this session. Learn more at https://apta.confex.com/apta/csm2026/meetingapp.cgi/Session/24529

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

The participants of SUPTs Move to Music program, a free class for anyone with a movement challenge, show off their kick-line skills! Join us. contact mwolff@su.edu

01/30/2026

Presidents' Day once again means SUPT BOT Lab Day!!!!

Have a school-age child who needs something fun to do on this day off from school? Let them get out some energy and "hang out" with PT students! I am looking for children 4-9 years old to participate in our annual "BOT lab" where students will evaluate your child's gross and fine motor coordination. It takes 1-1.5 hours and is lots of fun.

It will be held on Feb 16 at 10:30 AM. We will be holding the labs in both Wi******er and Leesburg that morning. The students will also send you the full results.

Have a school-age child who needs something fun to do on this day off from school? Let them get out some energy and "hang out" with PT students! I am looking for children ages 4-9 to participate in our annual "BOT lab," where students will evaluate your child's gross and fine motor coordination. It takes 1-1.5 hours and is lots of fun.

01/29/2026

📢New Tuition Assistance Opportunity for SU PT Students📢

Elite Therapy Solutions is offering an Outpatient Orthopedic Tuition Assistance Program for Shenandoah University DPT students. The program covers full Year 3 tuition and includes participation in Elite’s orthopedic residency post-graduation.

Learn more about this opportunity: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OG7JywdCo14SxgYiJW5U_XVG5TPD8oOB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117120427312288072249&rtpof=true&sd=true

Now accepting applications for Class of 2026, with the application deadline at the end of February.

Class of 2027 application deadline is the end of May and will be announced when open.

Questions? Contact Matthew Walker at mattheww@elitetherapysolutions.net