UF Doctor of Physical Therapy

11/05/2025

When life gives you oranges… you practice debridement! 🍊😄

Weekend PTA-to-DPT Bridge students putting their integumentary skills to work — sterile fields, precision, and lots of learning!

11/04/2025

We ❤️ BunBun! Our favorite therapy bunny hopped over to the Nursing Department this week to spread some extra comfort, calm, and cuddles. 🐰✨
We are so grateful for opportunities like this that support student mental health and wellness across campus. Thank you, Dr. Schroeder, for sharing BunBun’s snuggles and helping brighten the day for our future nurses. 💛🧡

Oiler Nation is always better with a little hop-iness! 🐾💚

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the DPT Department!!

10/31/2025

Please join the OPTA Northwest District for the University of Findlay Student and Clinician Research Forum on Feb. 5th, 2026. This evening includes University of Findlay DPT student research poster and platform presentations, as well as PT & PTA clinician platform presentations.

We are currently accepting abstracts for research or case study platform presentations. A platform presentation is a 15 minute oral presentation supplemented with a powerpoint. Submissions from all practice settings are welcome.

Please submit your abstracts to: Robyn Wilhelm, PT, DPT wilhelmr2@findlay.edu by October 31, 2025.You will be notified of your presentation status by November 26, 2025.

Guidelines for submission can be found at: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1998648&group=

Mark Your Calendar - Event Details

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Today we welcomed the Shriners Children’s team to campus for our Pediatric Healthcare Series event, “The Burn Spectrum: Healing Through Teamwork.”

Former patient Casey Zechman shared his inspiring story, and experts from Shriner's Hospital at Dayton Children’s Hospital — Lori Boerger, MSW, LSW, CM; Amanda Fields, MSN, RN; and Kim Perkins, PT, DPT, CBIS — spoke about burn care, recovery, and the power of teamwork in healthcare.

Students from UF, Owens CC, and Rhodes State in PTA, DPT, and Social Work programs joined us to learn and collaborate.

A huge thank-you to our speakers — and to the local Shriners who attended and supported the event. We appreciate you! 🙌🧡

10/30/2025

Congratulations to Ky Pak, a 2nd year student in our Weekend PTA-to-DPT Bridge Program, who recently presented at the Kentucky Chapter of the APTA.

Ky was part of a presentation titled: Hands-On/Lab: Manual Therapy Panel Dry Needling, Cupping, BFR, Electro Modalities, etc.

We are proud of your dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing the field of physical therapy. Keep shining, Ky! 🧡🖤

10/30/2025

Congratulations to faculty member Dr. Mario Baker for his election to the Ohio OTPTAT Nominating Committee! Dr. Baker has been very busy attending meetings and conferences this month. 👏👏

10/21/2025

Don’t miss this chance to hear inspiring stories and see the power of teamwork in action.
* Scan QR code to register or follow the link here: https://www.findlay.edu/health-professions/pediatric-healthcare-series
Join us for a special presentation and Q&A session with an interprofessional panel from Shriners Hospital’s Team, along with a former patient sharing his story of recovery. Learn how nurses, social workers, therapists, and survivors work together to support healing.
📅 Date: October 30, 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30 a.m. – Noon (registration begins at 8:00 a.m.)
📍 Location: Winebrenner Auditorium, University of Findlay
👉 Open to ALL — you do not have to be a UF student to attend!

10/21/2025

The University of Findlay Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) faculty had scholarly projects peer-reviewed and accepted for presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Education’s Educational Leadership Conference (ELC) this past weekend in Kansas City, MO.

📊 Poster Presentation:
National Physical Therapy Examination Success Indicators for Bridge PTA to DPT Students
Authors: Stefanie Anderson, PT, DPT; Nicole Schroeder, PT, DPT, EdD; Mario Baker, PT, DPT; Sean McBride, PT, DPT, PhD

🎤 Education Session:
From Venting to Vision: Building the Future of Clinical Placement Together
Authors: Tonya Apke, PT, DPT; Amber Boyd, PT, DPT, DHSc, MBA; Sean Gallivan, PT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT; Tara Legar, PT, DPT; Kara Lee, PT, DPT, NCS; S. Beth Quinn, PT, DPT; Trisha Renner, PT, DPT; Robyn Wilhelm, PT, DPT

👏 We are proud of our faculty for their contributions to advancing physical therapy education nationwide!

10/06/2025

Please join the OPTA Northwest District for the 2025 PT Day of Service! The district is sponsoring a food drive to support local food banks in Northwest Ohio.

The Northwest District will be honoring the PT Day of Service with a food drive from Monday, October 6 through Saturday, October 11.

Locations available for your donation:

The University of Findlay – PT Office Building: 349 W. Trenton Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840
BGSU – Olscamp Hall, Room 101, Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403
University of Toledo – PT Office Suite 200
If you have questions regarding donation drop off, contact Northwest District Co-Chair Angie Huber.