2019 NHF Grant Awarded to Dr. Lena Volland Dr. Lena Volland, PT, DPT, OCS, was selected as the recipient of the 2019 National Hemophilia Foundation Physical Therapy Excellence Fellowship grant, which is a very prestigious award within the bleeding disorder community given out once per year. It was awarded for her research project “Analysis of Joint
A few weeks ago, Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) graduate Brian Smith presented his dissertation poster at the annual Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His dissertation is titled Predictors for Obtaining a 10-year Continuing Accreditation in Professional Athletic Training Education. Prior to completing his DHSc at the University of St. Augustine for
Dr. David Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN, is a professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Wheeling Jesuit University and a contributing faculty member for the physical therapy department at USAHS. He has advanced knowledge and research practice in orthopedics and sports medicine as well as physical therapy education. Dr. Edwards is
On the evening of Tuesday, December 4, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) held its annual Board Faculty Awards ceremony at the beautiful Hotel Colonnade in Coral Gables, Florida. The awards honor faculty members who have made great achievements and commitments to the mission, vision and core values of the university. The
During a ten-day Immersion trip to Italy, USAHS students experienced Italian culture and learned about the workings of the Italian healthcare system and Italian disaster relief efforts. They visited Rome, Pompeii, the Ilse of Capri, the Amalfi Coast and the Republic of San Marino. “We saw some of the most beautiful scenery in the world,”
Q&A with Dean of Post-Professional Studies, Cindy Mathena. Speaking about the future of health sciences and the passion that is needed to keep the field alive.
At the Integrative Memory Enhancement Program (IMEP) center in St. Johns County, Florida, a program participant with aphasia has a total vocabulary of about five words. Aphasia affects a person’s ability to express and understand written and spoken language. It can occur after a stroke or head injury or develop slowly from a growing brain
By Jennifer Hyde I started swimming competitively in the 5th grade. My dad was a swimmer (and still is) and decided I should follow in his footsteps. We swam laps together in the evenings after school and on the weekends. Even before I officially joined a team, I was a water rat. I would spend
USAHS alumni on a mission to spread awareness about SMA and give his kids the best life possible. Jarod Carter is a 2007 Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from the Austin campus. He now owns his own practice, Carter Physiotherapy PLLC, in Austin and is a new father to twins. “He graduated so long ago
Dr. Cindy Chaconas is a 2007 DPT graduate. Shortly after graduation she was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. She and her husband Dr. Eric Chaconas, a faculty member in St. Augustine, have a remarkable story. A huge THANK YOU to the 50+ students who volunteered at the 10th Annual Pink Up the Pace event!
After 26 years as a physical therapist in the U.S. Navy while holding positions as a PT and athletic trainer for various professional and collegiate sports teams, Dr. Edward Kane was far from finished when he decided to retire from active duty. “I retired as a Captain in the Navy on July 31, 2007,” Dr.
After 26 years as a physical therapist in the U.S. Navy while holding positions as a PT and athletic trainer for various professional and collegiate sports teams, Dr. Edward Kane was far from finished when he decided to retire from active duty. “I retired as a Captain in the Navy on July 31, 2007,” Dr.