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University of St. Augustine Faculty Members Running for Florida Physical Therapy Association Offices

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative sciences education through innovative classroom education, is proud to announce that more than a dozen faculty members and alumni are running for elected positions—including president—in the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA). Tomas Eberle, PT, DPT, a core

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Harnessing Innovation

Five-year-old Lily* waits patiently as Dr. Liz Ardolino buckles her into a harness, which is attached by straps to a ceiling-mounted track. As Ardolino guides her through the motions, the little girl stands and moves around the track. “Faster!” she shouts gleefully, flapping her arms. “I’m flying!” Lily was born with spina bifida, a birth

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Austin Campus Clinic Opens

Clinics on our campuses play an important role in serving the community and preparing students for clinical practice. Katie Bouchillon, owner and clinical director of Spero Rehab on the Austin campus, knows this well. She is a 2005 graduate of the Master of Occupational Therapy program on the St. Augustine campus. The inter-professional clinic emphasizes

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Unveils New Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (ICP) on its San Marcos Campus

The university is one of the first institutions of higher education to have a simulation training center and state-of-the-art equipment specific to the practices of physical and occupational therapy San Marcos, CA – May 4, 2017 – The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Presents E1 – Upper Extremity Evaluation & Manipulation Continuing Professional Education Seminars Across the U.S.

Seminar emphasizes interpretation of basic knowledge toward the development of skills needed for both upper extremity evaluation and treatment San Marcos, CA– April 25, 2017 – The University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative classroom education, is pleased to announce that the institution will

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Spinal Manipulation Courses for Physical Therapists Now Scheduled (2.6 CEUs)

Seminar emphasizes interpretation of basic science knowledge toward the development of clinical skills needed for differential evaluation and effective treatment of spinal dysfunction San Marcos, CA– April 11, 2017 – The University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative classroom education, is pleased to announce

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Teams Up with the Occupational Therapy Association of California and the San Marcos Senior Center to Host a CarFit Event to Help Senior Drivers Stay Safe

In honor of April as Occupational Therapy Month, students volunteered to help older drivers find a better, safer “fit” with their cars San Marcos, CA – April 10, 2017– The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health and rehabilitative sciences education through innovative classroom education, hosted a

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Faculty to Present Research at the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Centennial Celebration

 University kicks off its 20th anniversary of Occupational Therapy at the Conference as presenters help attendees explore breakthroughs and advances in Occupational Therapy Philadelphia, PA– March 31, 2017 – University of St. Augustine Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative classroom education, is proud to announce that several

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Launches Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship and Clinical Orthopaedic Residency Programs

The programs aim to provide a pathway for physical therapists to identify and master a specialty practice area through guidance, mentorship from seasoned clinicians and an extensive curriculum San Marcos, CA – March 21, 2017 – University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), a leading graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative

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Physical Therapy Students Gain Experience with Children Who Have Disabilities

Physical therapists have the opportunity to help people of all ages, including children who have neurologic and orthopedic disabilities. As experts in movement, they help young children and adolescents improve motor development, strength, endurance, and flexibility—all of which enhance how children learn and engage with the world. To expose students to this population and help

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