DPT Newsroom

The Class of 2024, a group of 94 remarkable individuals, was formally hooded and awarded their doctorates on Saturday, May 11, in a special ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn. This momentous occasion marked the 80th class to graduate from the esteemed Duke physical therapy program.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Capitol Hill Day is an annual event that brings together physical therapy professionals and students in Washington, D.C., so they can amplify their voices while engaging with legislators and advocating for their profession.
 

Richard “Rick” L. Lieber, PhD, MBA, delivered an address titled “Is It OK That Science Is a Business?” to the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy program on May 9 as part of the annual Branch Lecture series.

This year’s APTA NC Student Conclave took place at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC, where a total of 135 students from PT/PTA programs from across the state attended. In addition, 12 highly respected clinicians were present and spoke on topics about pelvic health, private practice, travel physical therapy, sports physical therapy, and more.

Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, a beacon of academic excellence, continues to rise in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings. In the 2024 rankings, Duke DPT has reached a significant milestone, proudly securing the No. 6 spot in the country.

DPT students teamed up with OTD and PA students to play and observe wheelchair basketball, seated volleyball, boccia, and more during the Adapted Sports Experience (ASE), a fun educational event on Duke’s campus.

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke Health is part of a multi-institution research team receiving federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) funding to develop an osteoarthritis treatment that regenerates joints.

Registration is now open for the Duke DPT 19^th Annual 5K! The event brings the community together and raises funds for a terrific cause. This year's race will occur on April 13 at 10:00 a.m. on the Duke East Campus Loop.

Trevor Lentz, PT, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of Orthopaedic Surgery–Physical Therapy Division, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 G.F.

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks. 

The physical therapy community has long understood that the best way to reduce the impact of fall-related injuries in older adults is to prevent them from happening in the first place.