Husson University Physical Therapy

02/24/2026

And not to be outdone, the Fighting Eagles Boxing Club is sharing their clothing drive as well! Lots of options and opportunities to support our PT students and the amazing activities they provide to the community 💛🦅💚

Online ordering for Husson University Fighting Eagles Boxing Club 2026 ends on Fri, Mar 6, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

02/24/2026

The Organization of Physical Therapy Students (OPTS) storefront includes great options for those heading out on clinicals, such as polos, jackets, and vests.

We also have a new addition this year—crewneck sweatshirts—so family members can show their support! These include Husson PT mom, dad, alumni, grandma, and grandpa options, which would make great Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts. Be sure to also share links/flyers with loved ones!

The goal of the Wheelchair Basketball Tournament storefront is to raise money for the Husson Student Food Insecurity and Emergency Fund while also offering a commemorative t-shirt for the event. Please note that there is no obligation to purchase a t-shirt if you plan to participate in the tournament.

Thank you all for your continued support of OPTS and our fundraising efforts!

https://hussonphysicaltherapywinter26.itemorder.com/

https://hussonptwheelchairbasketball26.itemorder.com/

Online ordering for Husson University Physical Therapy Winter 2026 ends on Fri, Mar 6, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

02/17/2026

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Exciting news!!! Husson Fighting Eagles Boxing Club has a storefront with Wights Sporting Goods! Our store is open now!! The DEADLINE IS MARCH 6th (3/6/26) at 11:59pm! Get your orders in and help represent our club!! Both students AND participants are able to order!
Link to the site: https://hussonuniversityfightingeaglesboxingclub26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

02/16/2026

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02/13/2026

Drs. Bochynski, LaPrino, and Slike presented their project this morning on “Evaluating Clinician Perceptions to Inform PT/PTA Intraprofessional Education”. 💚🦅💛

02/13/2026

Even PT faculty need a little conference fun in the Exhibit Hall!

Proud to represent Husson PT at CSM — smiles included 😁

02/12/2026

Husson University’s School of Physical Therapy is proud to be represented this week at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), the largest annual professional conference for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and educators in the United States. With this year’s conference taking place in Anaheim, California, our faculty and students are showcasing their scholarship and innovation on a national stage.
Our team is contributing work that advances clinical practice, education, innovation, and intraprofessional collaboration with the following:

Dr. Heidi Moyer – Posters
Immediate Effects of Graded Motor Imagery in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Ready or Not: A Pilot Study Assessing DPT Graduate Confidence in Geriatric Care
How Prioritization of Assistive Devices Affects Dual Task Performance in People with Parkinson's Disease
Clinical Insights on Barriers to Vestibular and Balance Care in the Concho Valley

Dr. Andrew Thomas – Posters and Educational Session
Contributor to three of the posters listed above
Clinical Escape Room: Everything You “Knee-d” to Know to Escape the Fragmented System!

Dr. Jennifer Bochynski, Dr. Michelle Slike, and Dr. Stephanie Laprino – Platform Presentation
Evaluating Clinician Perceptions to Inform PT/PTA Intraprofessional Education

Dr. Jennifer Bochynski and Dr. Michelle Slike – Poster
Evolving Perceptions of AI in Physical Therapy Education: A Longitudinal Study

Dr. Jennifer Bochynski and DPT Students (Armanda Nicknair, Bryanna Poirier, Madison Zeigler, Makaelyn Porter, Makayla Fishbur, and Olivia McCarty) – Poster
Enhancing Student PT/PTA Teamwork Through Simulation: A Case Study

Dr. Michelle Slike and DPT Students (Aidan Crone, Marlon Bernardo, Emily Hinckley, Emma Abbott, Jessica Pomerleau, and Mitchel Reynolds) – Poster
Strengthening Intraprofessional Practice: Outcomes from Student-Led DPT/PTA Workshops Grounded in IPEC Competencies

Dr. Wayne Scott and DPT Students (Alex Bryant, Victoria Meeker, and Lindsey Russell) – Poster
Kneehab Multipath Electrical Stimulation and Muscle Fatigue

We are incredibly proud of the collaboration between faculty and students and the strong national presence of Husson PT.

If you are a Husson PT alum attending CSM this week, please reach out. We would love to connect and catch up while we are in Anaheim. Go Eagles! 💚🦅💛

02/05/2026

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01/30/2026

Exciting news!!! Husson is hosting a free movement screening for those over 50!! Come join us on March 20th! Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also reserve a spot! Interested? Contact: Call: 207-941-7185
Email: bochynskij@husson.edu

01/20/2026

Welcome back to campus! 🥊 🦅💚💛

WELCOME BACK!! We are so excited to be back on campus, and more importantly more excited to welcome all of our participants back to Fighting Eagles! To keep some of the excitement coming from the holiday season we are having a PJ party themed session on Wednesday January 28th! Come dressed in your favorite pjs! We can’t wait to see everyone!

12/05/2025

📣UPDATE!

We’re looking for a lab assistant to help with Neuro II this spring semester, and we’d love to have one of our local graduates back on campus!

Course: Neuro II Labs
When: Mondays | 8:00–11:50 AM, starting January 26

If you enjoy mentoring students, supporting hands-on learning, and staying connected with the program, this is a great opportunity.

For more details or if you're interested, please contact Michelle Slike at slikem@husson.edu.

11/13/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Howland 👏

A peer-reviewed study by Dr. Chad Howland, Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, was recently published in the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

The study, titled “Contemporary Perspectives in Teaching and Assessment of Thrust Joint Manipulation of the Spine or Pelvis in Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs,” looked at the curricula of nearly 300 accredited physical therapy education programs across the country.

“The hallmark of the study is that we interviewed faculty from other parts of the country to see what they considered to be entry-level competencies in thrust joint manipulation by the time students graduate,” said Howland.

Read more at https://bit.ly/4876BBU