Community Connection
Physical Therapy students participate in the Handicapped Aquatics Program
Service to the community is more than just a good idea. It’s central to our mission, and woven into all aspects of the curriculum in all three schools.
Community service projects are required of all students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The result is a lot of good being done for many different segments of the community.
Starting in the fall semester of the first year, students begin identifying and planning a service project in the local community. The project must tap their skills and classroom learning experiences and result in a measurable outcome.
Implementing the projects and assessing outcomes continue into the fall semester of the second year, culminating in a poster presentation.
Class of 2010 Doctor of Physical Therapy Community Service Projects
10th Annual Race for Rehab: Benefiting the Achilles Track Club
Presenters: Jessica Lake, Siobhan Hopkins, Princess Wells
Faculty Advisor: Janet Dolot, P.T., D.P.T., assistant professor of clinical physical therapy and director of clinical education in physical therapy
ACL Injury Prevention in Female High School Athletes
Presenters: Pierina Leone, Daphne Perez, Brian McLean
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Janet Dolot
Backpack Safety
Presenters: Patricia Lacey, Kathryn Eastwood
Faculty Advisor: Susan Ronan, P.T., D.P.T., assistant professor of clinical physical therapy
Preschool Exercise Program
Presenters: Alexandra Ranieri, Lauren Negro, Joseph Mordus
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ronan
Posture and Ergonomic Screening
Presenters: Stacy Schultz, Crystel Noujaim, Matthew Riley
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ronan
Back Injury Prevention Program for the Stroke of Hope Foundation
Presenters: Michelle Yang, KatieAnn Sheeran, Josef Dizon, Vikki Francis
Faculty Advisor: Catherine Curtis, P.T., Ed.D., assistant professor of physical therapy
Rye Association for the Handicapped Aquatics Program
Presenters: Brad Harrington, Catherine Nauheimer, Sarah Weingarten
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Curtis