University of Utah Physical Therapy Program
@uofupt.bsky.social
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at the University of Utah.
After three decades of extraordinary service, Dr. Reva Rauk is retiring. Join us in celebrating her remarkable career!
Thursday, November 13th | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Alumni House, Dumke Room
RSVP here👉 forms.gle/HN6nZkkBJQhm...
Thursday, November 13th | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Alumni House, Dumke Room
RSVP here👉 forms.gle/HN6nZkkBJQhm...
November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
After three decades of extraordinary service, Dr. Reva Rauk is retiring. Join us in celebrating her remarkable career!
Thursday, November 13th | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Alumni House, Dumke Room
RSVP here👉 forms.gle/HN6nZkkBJQhm...
Thursday, November 13th | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Alumni House, Dumke Room
RSVP here👉 forms.gle/HN6nZkkBJQhm...
Honoring Marlin Shields ❤️🕊️
His vision helped lay the foundation for our DPT program. As acting director in 1969, he was key in establishing the University of Utah’s Division of Physical Therapy.
@utah.edu @uofuhealth.bsky.social
Read more about his legacy: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/m...
His vision helped lay the foundation for our DPT program. As acting director in 1969, he was key in establishing the University of Utah’s Division of Physical Therapy.
@utah.edu @uofuhealth.bsky.social
Read more about his legacy: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/m...
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Honoring Marlin Shields ❤️🕊️
His vision helped lay the foundation for our DPT program. As acting director in 1969, he was key in establishing the University of Utah’s Division of Physical Therapy.
@utah.edu @uofuhealth.bsky.social
Read more about his legacy: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/m...
His vision helped lay the foundation for our DPT program. As acting director in 1969, he was key in establishing the University of Utah’s Division of Physical Therapy.
@utah.edu @uofuhealth.bsky.social
Read more about his legacy: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/m...
Congratulations to our very own student, McKenzi Vance, on earning APTA Utah’s Physical Therapy Student of the Year for 2025! 🎉
October 29, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations to our very own student, McKenzi Vance, on earning APTA Utah’s Physical Therapy Student of the Year for 2025! 🎉
Thinking about applying to PT school? Stop by our table at this week's grad fairs to learn more about our program and The University of Utah (@utah.edu).
📍Utah Tech University
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍Southern Utah University
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍Utah Tech University
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍Southern Utah University
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Thinking about applying to PT school? Stop by our table at this week's grad fairs to learn more about our program and The University of Utah (@utah.edu).
📍Utah Tech University
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍Southern Utah University
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍Utah Tech University
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 10:00 AM–2:30 PM
📍Southern Utah University
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth — join us in celebrating the incredible PTs who dedicate their lives to helping others move, heal, and thrive across the nation and beyond. 🤍
#nationalptmonth #physicaltherapymonth
#nationalptmonth #physicaltherapymonth
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth — join us in celebrating the incredible PTs who dedicate their lives to helping others move, heal, and thrive across the nation and beyond. 🤍
#nationalptmonth #physicaltherapymonth
#nationalptmonth #physicaltherapymonth
Associate Professor, Dr. Heather Hayes, PhD, who works in the #ALS Clinic as a neurologic clinical specialist, was featured in a recent @uofuhealth.bsky.social article for her work. The clinic’s multidisciplinary team are making a meaningful impact for patients like William Holt. 🧠 ❤️
September 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Associate Professor, Dr. Heather Hayes, PhD, who works in the #ALS Clinic as a neurologic clinical specialist, was featured in a recent @uofuhealth.bsky.social article for her work. The clinic’s multidisciplinary team are making a meaningful impact for patients like William Holt. 🧠 ❤️
The real love story? You + a future in physical therapy.💕
August 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The real love story? You + a future in physical therapy.💕
Our alumni continue to inspire!🌟
Clayton Powers is transforming care for patients with long COVID and other complex conditions at University of Utah Health. His innovative, patient-centered approach exemplifies the best of compassionate physical therapy.❤️
Clayton Powers is transforming care for patients with long COVID and other complex conditions at University of Utah Health. His innovative, patient-centered approach exemplifies the best of compassionate physical therapy.❤️
August 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Our alumni continue to inspire!🌟
Clayton Powers is transforming care for patients with long COVID and other complex conditions at University of Utah Health. His innovative, patient-centered approach exemplifies the best of compassionate physical therapy.❤️
Clayton Powers is transforming care for patients with long COVID and other complex conditions at University of Utah Health. His innovative, patient-centered approach exemplifies the best of compassionate physical therapy.❤️
Official update from our department ⬇️
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
August 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Official update from our department ⬇️
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
We remain committed to attracting exceptional students, producing outstanding graduates, and advancing the profession through excellence in education, research, and service.
Visit our website to learn more: health.utah.edu/physical-the...
@utah.edu
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and festive Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆
July 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and festive Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆
We’re excited to share the 2025 edition of The Summit, a celebration of the meaningful work happening across our department. This issue showcases the achievements of the past year and the people behind them. 👏
Explore their stories and read The Summit here: isu.pub/kfXJLjq
@utah.edu
Explore their stories and read The Summit here: isu.pub/kfXJLjq
@utah.edu
June 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We’re excited to share the 2025 edition of The Summit, a celebration of the meaningful work happening across our department. This issue showcases the achievements of the past year and the people behind them. 👏
Explore their stories and read The Summit here: isu.pub/kfXJLjq
@utah.edu
Explore their stories and read The Summit here: isu.pub/kfXJLjq
@utah.edu
Since June 19, 1865, the United States has celebrated freedom and honored the resilience of Black communities on #Juneteenth.
Today serves as a reminder of the progress made — and the work that continues — to ensure justice and equity for all.
Today serves as a reminder of the progress made — and the work that continues — to ensure justice and equity for all.
June 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Since June 19, 1865, the United States has celebrated freedom and honored the resilience of Black communities on #Juneteenth.
Today serves as a reminder of the progress made — and the work that continues — to ensure justice and equity for all.
Today serves as a reminder of the progress made — and the work that continues — to ensure justice and equity for all.
Don't forget to join us this Thursday at 5:00 to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Scott Ward. We hope to see you there! 😊
May 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Don't forget to join us this Thursday at 5:00 to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Scott Ward. We hope to see you there! 😊
We might need a bigger staircase next year… Say hello to the Class of 2028! 👋
Last week, we welcomed all three pathways at orientation in Salt Lake City, officially kicking off their first semester of PT school. #Classof2028 @utah.edu
Last week, we welcomed all three pathways at orientation in Salt Lake City, officially kicking off their first semester of PT school. #Classof2028 @utah.edu
May 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We might need a bigger staircase next year… Say hello to the Class of 2028! 👋
Last week, we welcomed all three pathways at orientation in Salt Lake City, officially kicking off their first semester of PT school. #Classof2028 @utah.edu
Last week, we welcomed all three pathways at orientation in Salt Lake City, officially kicking off their first semester of PT school. #Classof2028 @utah.edu
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Love these May days 😍
May 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Love these May days 😍
Regalia has never looked this good. Faculty fit check: 10/10 ✅
May 6, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Regalia has never looked this good. Faculty fit check: 10/10 ✅
Dr. Scott Ward is retiring! Join us in celebrating 45 remarkable years of excellence, compassion, and innovation! Light refreshments will be served. Please help us plan by RSVPing here: www.punchbowl.com/parties/b1a8283074dba34eb912
📅 May 22, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Red Butte Garden | Orangerie
📅 May 22, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Red Butte Garden | Orangerie
Retirement Celebration for Scott Ward
May 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm-7:00 pm
www.punchbowl.com
May 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Dr. Scott Ward is retiring! Join us in celebrating 45 remarkable years of excellence, compassion, and innovation! Light refreshments will be served. Please help us plan by RSVPing here: www.punchbowl.com/parties/b1a8283074dba34eb912
📅 May 22, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Red Butte Garden | Orangerie
📅 May 22, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Red Butte Garden | Orangerie
🎓✨ Save the Date! ✨🎓
Come celebrate the Class of 2025 at the U of U DPT Hooding Ceremony!
📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM (Estimated run time: 1–1.5 hours)
📍 The Garden Place at Heritage Park
Come celebrate the Class of 2025 at the U of U DPT Hooding Ceremony!
📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM (Estimated run time: 1–1.5 hours)
📍 The Garden Place at Heritage Park
April 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🎓✨ Save the Date! ✨🎓
Come celebrate the Class of 2025 at the U of U DPT Hooding Ceremony!
📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM (Estimated run time: 1–1.5 hours)
📍 The Garden Place at Heritage Park
Come celebrate the Class of 2025 at the U of U DPT Hooding Ceremony!
📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM (Estimated run time: 1–1.5 hours)
📍 The Garden Place at Heritage Park
Physical Therapy is a profession founded by Women. As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor five trailblazing women who led the way in research, education, and advocacy.
Thanks to APTA for highlighting these American physical therapy pioneers.
Thanks to APTA for highlighting these American physical therapy pioneers.
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Physical Therapy is a profession founded by Women. As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, we honor five trailblazing women who led the way in research, education, and advocacy.
Thanks to APTA for highlighting these American physical therapy pioneers.
Thanks to APTA for highlighting these American physical therapy pioneers.
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Heart failure, muscle wasting with age, and postpartum depression are distinct medical challenges with something in common: they are among the many health conditions that could see innovative solutions thanks to advances made at U of U Health. Read: utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-the-scie...
Pioneering the Future: The Science of Healing
Heart failure, muscle wasting with age, and postpartum depression are distinct medical challenges with something in common: they are among the many health conditions that could see innovative solution...
utah-health.shorthandstories.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Heart failure, muscle wasting with age, and postpartum depression are distinct medical challenges with something in common: they are among the many health conditions that could see innovative solutions thanks to advances made at U of U Health. Read: utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-the-scie...
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@utah.edu scientists are leading the charge toward cardiac gene therapies by figuring out how to correct the structural disorganization that disrupts failing hearts, an advance that could benefit the 1 in 4 Americans who will develop heart failure. utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-the-scie...
February 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
@utah.edu scientists are leading the charge toward cardiac gene therapies by figuring out how to correct the structural disorganization that disrupts failing hearts, an advance that could benefit the 1 in 4 Americans who will develop heart failure. utah-health.shorthandstories.com/ptf-the-scie...
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This year marked the 25th anniversary of Research Day on the Hill—a chance for our undergrads to show off their work at the Utah State Capitol
“This event allows us to share with the public and our leaders the positive impact research has on society.”
“This event allows us to share with the public and our leaders the positive impact research has on society.”
U, USU Research Day on the Hill marks 25 years - @theU
During the annual Research on Capitol Hill event, 28 undergraduate researchers from the U shared their work with lawmakers and community members.
attheu.utah.edu
February 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This year marked the 25th anniversary of Research Day on the Hill—a chance for our undergrads to show off their work at the Utah State Capitol
“This event allows us to share with the public and our leaders the positive impact research has on society.”
“This event allows us to share with the public and our leaders the positive impact research has on society.”
Roses are red, violets are blue, these PT themed Valentine's are just for you! ♥️🌹
February 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Roses are red, violets are blue, these PT themed Valentine's are just for you! ♥️🌹
#APTACSM is here! The U of U is making a big impact with three days of groundbreaking research, expert-led educational sessions, and innovative poster presentations. Let’s celebrate the incredible work of our faculty, students, and alumni. 👏
Thursday's schedule ⬇️
Thursday's schedule ⬇️
February 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#APTACSM is here! The U of U is making a big impact with three days of groundbreaking research, expert-led educational sessions, and innovative poster presentations. Let’s celebrate the incredible work of our faculty, students, and alumni. 👏
Thursday's schedule ⬇️
Thursday's schedule ⬇️