News: Physical Therapy
Two Sisters, One Journey
Physical therapy doctoral student Gabrielle “Gabie” Owens ’23 and junior social work student Zoe Owens are often spotted together on the UCF campus where they take classes in the same building,...
UCF Physical Therapy Faculty Inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice
Clinical associate professors Laurie Neely and Jennifer Tucker ’23PhD have been elected as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in physical therapy. Fellowship is an honor extended to those who have...
Research Roundup: Recent Publications By CHPS Faculty Fall 2023
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering new insights and creating innovation...
Beato Appointed as Board Member to the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS has been appointed as a new member of the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS)....
Neurologic PT Residents and Faculty Screen Orlando Women’s Pro Soccer Team
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Program’s current residents Logan Brown and Chloe Artrip, under the direction of board-certified neurologic clinical specialists and concussion expert residency faculty Marissa Conrad, participated...
Resident Chloe Artrip Shares Concussion Management Expertise
Current resident Dr. Chloe Artrip and residency mentor Marissa Conrad co-presented a case study and current literature on concussion management and concussion examination to current sports medicine physicians, neuropsychologists, sports...
Residency Faculty and Resident’s Research Posters Presented at FPTA State Conference
The research projects of residency faculty and previous residents were on full display at the Florida Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives last September.. New neurologic resident...
Mighty Knights Program Helps Children with Complex Communication and Motor Needs
Speech-language pathologist and Assistant Professor Julie Feuerstein and pediatric physical therapist and Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Tucker share a passion for improving clinical care and the quality of care for children...
Knight Life @UCFCHPS Spotlights DPT Student Service to the Community
Doctor of Physical Therapy student Lily Rubio discovered her passion for community service through the DPT program at UCF, which encourages students to perform volunteer hours to expand their learning...
Physical Therapy Associate Professor Receives National Innovation Award
Jennifer Tucker, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, has been awarded the 2023 Innovation Award by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT). The prestigious...
