Duke DPT Alumni Helping Revolutionize Postpartum Care
Duke University Health System has launched an innovative program that integrates physical therapy into postpartum care, addressing a gap identified by physical therapists and obstetricians. This program, which combines inpatient and telehealth services, aims to support new mothers' recovery and has gained national recognition for its comprehensive approach.
Performing Arts and Physical Therapy: Combining Passions to Form a Career
Before joining Duke University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, I was a ballet dancer for regional dance companies along the East Coast. In several companies, we had the good fortune of having physical therapists provide care when needed most.
New IT Analyst Khalil Barnett Joins DPT and OTD Programs to Support Student Technology Needs
When students have questions about technology, they have a reliable expert to consult. Khalil Barnett, IT analyst, has recently joined our Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs to support student needs.
Research Seminar Addresses Neuroplasticity to Optimize Rehabilitation and Return to Sport After ACL Injury
Duke recently hosted Dustin Grooms, PhD, ATC, a professor from Ohio University, for an insightful presentation on the role of neuroplasticity in rehabilitation following ACL injury.
Dr. LaShawn Engages Duke Divinity Fellows in Health Promotion within the Black Church
On January 14, 2025, Teoma LaShawn, PT, DPT, MDiv, led an engaging session with Fellows in the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School. Dr. LaShawn shared insights on the benefits of collaborating with physical therapists to promote health within the Black Church context. She highlighted how physical therapists and clergy can work together to leverage the unique strengths of Black congregations—such as trust, community, and support—to address health disparities within the African American community.
Exploring a Future in Physical Therapy: Highlights from Duke DPT’s Open House
On January 3, the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program welcomed admitted students and their guests to campus for an admissions Open House.
Cutting Edge Research Featured in Rehab Seminar Series
The Duke Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research Group completed the fall 2024 dates of its Seminar Series with three insightful lectures that highlighted cross-institution collaboration and knowledge sharing.
J. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, Elected President of the American Physical Therapy Association
J. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and director of Post-Professional Education and Educational Innovation at the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program, has been elected as the next President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Dr. Covington’s election is a significant recognition of his leadership, dedication, and contributions to physical therapy.
Katharine A. Sublett, Selected for NCMS Academy for Future Healthcare Leaders
Katharine A. Sublett, SPT, has been accepted into the highly esteemed 2024-2025 NC Medical Society (NCMS) Academy for Future Healthcare Leaders cohort. This prestigious program is designed to support the next generation of healthcare professionals and provide them with the tools and resources needed to become leaders in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month with Student Katherine Johnston
Katherine Johnston is a first-year Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student with a rich heritage that includes the Caddo, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Pawnee, and Delaware tribes. She grew up in Oklahoma City, surrounded by a vibrant Native American community. Some of her favorite memories are of attending Caddo Dances and Stomp Dances with her cousins, where her family taught her about their traditions and history.