The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes rehabilitative and health sciences education through innovative classroom and distance education, is proud to announce that Cherie Peters-Brinkerhoff, Assistant Program Director of the Flexible Physical Therapy Program at the University of St. Augustine’s San Marcos campus has had her work
Occupational and physical therapy students in Austin teamed up to modify two toy cars for local children through GoBabyGo. How do you help a child who has Down syndrome keep up with his siblings? By customizing a toy car to suit his needs and increase his independent mobility. Last month, that’s what students Stephanie Hector
Nine Master of Occupational Therapy students from the St. Augustine campus met with legislative offices during AOTA Hill Day in September. The American Occupational Therapy Association’s annual Hill Day on September 19 brought hundreds of people to the nation’s capital to advocate for their profession, including 9 students and one faculty member from the St.
This innovative equipment on the University’s Texas campus is the first of its kind to be easily accessible to patients in the Austin community who have suffered a neurological injury such as a stroke, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury, as well as to geriatric patients who are at risk
Here for Good: Supporting Older Adults in Our Community Almost 20 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences students participated in an event that benefited local seniors in St. Augustine. By Jackie Crossen-Sills, PT, PhD, a University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences faculty member A core component of our programs at the University of
Rob Stanborough, PT, DPT, MHSc, MTC, CMTPT, FAAOMPT The 2016 Olympics have come and gone. Our Olympians pushed their bodies to the limit and brought home the gold. In doing so, many of these outstanding athletes relied on the help of physical therapists to perform their best on and off the field (or pool). As
University among elite group recognized for third consecutive year for going above and beyond to enhance and support employee health San Marcos, CA – September 14, 2016 – The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes rehabilitative and health science education through innovative classroom and distance education, has been
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Professor Cornelia C.E. Lieb-Lundell Published in APTA Journal Research Article Provides In-Depth Look at Fragile X Associated Disorders (FXD) San Marcos, CA – Wednesday, August 17, 2016 — The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) a leading graduate institution that emphasizes rehabilitative and health sciences education through innovative
Two-Year, Part-time Program Offers Students Flexibility, Choice of Three Nursing Specializations and Access to Vast Network of Renowned University Faculty and Interprofessional Alumni San Marcos, CA, August 9, 2016 – In response to the evolving health care industry and the increasing demand for nursing professionals with advanced degrees, the University of St. Augustine for Health
Students from the Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program in San Marcos donned sunglasses, gloves, ear plugs, and more during dinner at a local restaurant to learn what it’s like to experience the loss of your senses. In July, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences faculty member Christine “Chris” Childers, PT, MS, GCS, organized
San Marcos Campus Adds Innovative Technology to Focus on Balance, Vestibular Rehabilitation With a Balance Master and inVision software, students can participate in hands-on learning while also helping local community members with a range of health issues. Nearly every patient in physical therapy is at risk for balance and vestibular issues, especially those who have
Improving Swimming Skills and Confidence for Children with Disabilities A new pediatric Adaptive Aquatics class offered by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Brooks Rehabilitation is making swimming accessible and fun. Six-year-old Max was terrified of getting water on his face. His anxiety was so extreme that it was a struggle even