PT Archives - College of Health and Human Sciences

Huskie Trek Talks

June 16, 2025 jdonahue AHCD, CHHS, Health Studies, physical therapy

A steelpan builder, chef, meteorologist and an engineer walked into a…ballroom? No joke! These are all world-class faculty and staff who, among others, shared their life-changing research, innovation and engagement at the Duke Ellington Ballroom for Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion

Student Spotlight: Cassidy Sweeney

March 31, 2025 jdonahue Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Health Sciences, IHP, Interdisciplinary Health Professions, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, School of Interdisciplinary Health Professions

NIU student Cassidy Sweeney was awarded the 2024-2025 Midwest Deans Association (MDA) Legacy Scholarship sponsored by the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP). The Legacy Scholarship program was established to honor the legacies of current and former deans and directors of

NIU hosts summer camp for autistic children

October 31, 2024 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapy, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, SLP, Speech-Language Pathology

NIU physical therapy and speech-language pathology students joined forces to create a summer adventure to remember. Over a four-week period in July and August, NIU Health, Wellness and Literacy Center was home to an educational camp that focused on gross motor and

NIU students join forces for community wellness at WellBatavia Festival

June 18, 2024 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders

Ten NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy students showcased their dedication to community service and wellness initiatives at the seventh annual WellBatavia Festival on June 8. The festival, which aims to promote health, wellness, and community engagement, offers a variety of activities and

Interprofessional education benefits NIU students

September 26, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology

Interprofessional activities are at the forefront of healthcare education for graduate students in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Faculty and graduate students in audiology, physical therapy and speech-language pathology (SLP) joined forces to learn from and about each other’s area

Huskie Spotlight – Tae Adams

March 28, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapy

Tae Adams is transfer physical therapy doctoral student from Aurora, IL Hometown: Aurora, IL Year: Expected graduation: 2025 Major: Physical therapy doctoral program Transfer from: Aurora University What did you want to be when you were growing up? Are you pursuing that as a major, or have

Physical Therapy students engage with the community at local fair

February 21, 2023 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders

Fifteen students in NIU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program took what they’ve learned in the classroom into the community when they attended the Sycamore Park District Self-Care Fair on Feb. 4 at the Sycamore Park District Community Center. “This was an important

Huskies learn from Huskies

February 11, 2022 jdonahue AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Audiology, CHHS, clinics, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, physical therapy, Physical Therapy Clinic, School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

Interdisciplinary instruction and exploration fosters a student’s ability to think critically and tolerate ambiguity. The School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders (AHCD), with its graduate programs in audiology, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology, is well suited for these learning opportunities. “Interdisciplinary

It’s a Jeopardy-style event for NIU Physical Therapy Faculty

February 18, 2021 a134221 AHCD, Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, CHHS, College of Health and Human Sciences, Doctor of Physical Therapy, faculty, News, physical therapy

NIU Doctor of Physical Therapy program faculty members Dawn Brown, Nicole Bettin, Bob LeBeau and Joy Robackouski showed they’re experts in the field during a virtual competition held Jan. 15. In celebration of American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Centennial anniversary, the American

PT alumnus celebrates 10 years at Northern Rehab

July 18, 2018 lbotterman1@niu.edu Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Alumni

Physical therapist Brandon Clement (B.S. ’09, D.P.T, ’13), had his 10-year anniversary working for Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists. He was featured recently in The MidWeek.