Category: Physical Therapy

PT professor wins national teaching award

mtf228 | February 1, 2024

Northern Arizona University professor John Heick was recently honored with the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) national teaching award, the Dorothy E. Baethke-Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. We asked him to reflect on his career and what this award means… Read more

PT Professor wins national teaching award.

NAU physical therapy students march together in service

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A group of PT students marched together through volunteerism during their first year. They volunteered with Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club, the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, and now, Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs). … Read more

NAU physical therapy students march together in service .

NAU receives accreditation approval to launch a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program

mtf228 | December 18, 2023

The hybrid DPT program joins NAU’s two residential DPT programs which are based at the Flagstaff campus and at the Phoenix Bioscience Core. … Read more

Adaptive Kayaking | NAU TV

mtf228 | December 5, 2023

NAU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students collaborated with High Country Adaptive Sports to host an adaptive kayaking workshop for northern Arizonans with disabilities. It is a truly inspiring partnership that highlights the power of community coming together, making adventure accessible for all… Read more

How one fan’s love of the Diamondbacks grew on the field

mtf228 | November 7, 2023

Megan Mulready is an assistant clinical professor and assistant coordinator of clinical education in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at NAU. While she was a student, she did an internship with the Arizona Diamondbacks, currently playing in the World Series against the Texas Rangers… Read more