Husson University Physical Therapy

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

11/10/2025

We are currently looking for local clinicians to assist as lab instructors in our Neuromuscular Rehab course this upcoming spring semester. If interested, please reach out to Dr. Wayne Scott at scottw@husson.edu or Dr. Michelle Slike at slikem@husson.edu for more information.

10/18/2025

Drs. LaPrino, Slike, and Scott (L to R) are attending the APTA Academy of Education - Education Leadership Conference in Kansas City this week. The programming has been outstanding and they are looking forward to sharing all the new information and ideas with the students and faculty! 💚🦅💛

10/11/2025

Way to go Husson PT and the Fighting Eagles Boxing Club! 👏 🦅 🥊

09/23/2025

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Dr. Ben Sidaway, the Geneva Allen '49 Distinguished Professor in Health Sciences, recently achieved two career milestones. His study, “Beam walking increases gait velocity and reduces falls risk in older adults,” was published in the peer-reviewed journal Experimental Gerontology.

He was also invited to work on World Athletics' False Start Committee to help create a proposal to rework regulation on what is considered a false start in track and field events.

Learn more about these achievements at https://bit.ly/42IhDKM

09/17/2025

Get your SOARing Eagles Pro Bono attire starting Oct 1!

The Husson Pro Bono clothing drive is upon us!! Start taking a look at what you might want to grab!! The store opens on October 1st and will run through October 14th!! Use the QR code on the flyer or this link!!
https://hussonsoaringeagleshc25.itemorder.com/shop/closed/

09/13/2025

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Introducing: Dr. Kimberly Steinbarger, PT, MHS, DHSC!!!!!! 🎉
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We want to take the time to introduce everyone to our new Pro Bono Directors for the 2025-2026 school year
Throughout the next few weeks we will be highlighting different directors that you may see out and about for our clinic

Just a reminder: Pro Bono starts back up Wednesday, September 17th. If you are interested in attending or want more information please reach out to Kim
Email: steinbargerk@husson.edu
Phone: (207)-941-7181

08/28/2025

Our Pro Bono clinic will be back up and running soon!

The Husson University SOARing Eagles Healthcare Clinic will be returning this fall! Beginning Sept. 15, the clinic will be open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 - 6 pm at 79 Marshall Road in Bangor.

Run by students and faculty, the clinic provides free physical therapy care for patients who are uninsured, underinsured or have run out of coverage.

For more information, please contact steinbargerk@husson.edu or (207) 941-7761.

08/28/2025

We have some pretty amazing students! Way to go, Justin! 💚🦅💛

08/15/2025

Husson University hires 2nd and 3rd year DPT students each year to be lab assistants in the six-week, intensive gross anatomy course. They provide peer-to-peer teaching in the University's Dahl Anatomy Laboratory, along with tutoring and supplemental learning for first year DPT students. We are very proud of our lab assistants and the job they do every day! From left to right, Aidan Crone (DPT YR-3), Roxanne Sasse (DPT YR-2), Hunter Burpee (DPT YR-2), Prentice Archuleta (DPT YR-3), Akira Warren (DPT YR-3), and Lexi Morrarty (DPT YR-3). We wish the DPT YR-3 students the best, as they depart for their clinical experiences after next week.

07/25/2025

At the end of the summer session, the Class of 2026 had their pinning ceremony where they received their name tags and a Husson PT polo shirt. This annual tradition signifies the transition from classroom studies to their final two clinical rotations in their final year of the program.

Each year, the Patricia B. Homsted award goes to a PT student who will be pursuing a career in pediatrics. This year we had two worthy students and Larry Homsted was able to provide a scholarship to both. Pictured below on the left is Emily Hinckley, and on the right is Haesel Osuna. Congratulations to you both!

We are so proud of our students and can’t wait to see what else they will achieve in their final year! Best of luck on your final clinicals! 💚🦅💛