UVM to Denver: Students, Professors Present at Physical Therapy Conference

Students visit Colorado for physical therapy conference.

A team of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and faculty recently attended the American Physical Therapy Association meeting in Denver, Colorado, to present original research and highlight a new DPT program of study at the University of Vermont.

“The experience allowed me to interact with leaders in the physical therapy community worldwide and discuss research with other physical...

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Student Highlights

UVM DPT Class of 2019 students presented on their research topics at the 2nd annual Zeigler X forum. 

 

Rachel deSimone from the Class of 2018 won the Vermont APTA Student award.

 

During Fall Prevention Month in October, 38 UVM DPT Class of 2019 student participated in the statewide Stay Steady Vermont event helping with fall prevention screenings.

 

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Professor Spotlight

Justine Dee is a Clinical Associate Professor in the entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy program for UVM, where she teaches musculoskeletal Patient Management courses. She is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), as well as a Certified Lymphedema therapist. Professor Dee is the director of physical therapy services for the New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma (NESTT).

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