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🎓 Join us in celebrating the incredible work of our class of 2026 who will be presenting their research and service-lear...
03/13/2026

🎓 Join us in celebrating the incredible work of our class of 2026 who will be presenting their research and service-learning projects as they complete their doctoral journey!

🗓 May 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 UNLV Student Union Cohen Theater

Open to attend • 4 CCUs available • In-person only

Support the future of healthcare this Rebels Give ❤️ Your gift to the UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences helps pr...
03/13/2026

Support the future of healthcare this Rebels Give ❤️ Your gift to the UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences helps provide scholarships and emergency support so our students can focus on becoming the healthcare leaders our communities need.

https://rebelsgive.unlv.edu/pages/integrated-health-sciences

🧠 Teaching People About PainThe UNLV Department of Physical Therapy invites you to a Pain Neuroscience Lecture with Dr. ...
03/11/2026

🧠 Teaching People About Pain

The UNLV Department of Physical Therapy invites you to a Pain Neuroscience Lecture with Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD.

Join us as we explore how modern pain science can transform the way clinicians educate and treat patients experiencing pain. This course will cover key concepts in pain neuroscience and practical strategies for applying them in clinical practice.

📅 Date: April 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: UNLV Science & Engineering Building (SEB) Auditorium

✔️ 6.0 CEUs available for Nevada PTs/PTAs (submitted to the NV PT Board)
✔️ In-person attendance only
✔️ Parking passes available the morning of the event

This is a great opportunity for students and clinicians to deepen their understanding of pain and improve patient education strategies.

UNLVPT in action! Faculty Dr. Kins, Dr. Varnado, Dr. Clow, and Dr. Ho, along with our DPT students Anna Pfarrer, Ashlee ...
03/06/2026

UNLVPT in action! Faculty Dr. Kins, Dr. Varnado, Dr. Clow, and Dr. Ho, along with our DPT students Anna Pfarrer, Ashlee Mills, Carly Moss, Greg Decarlo, Juana Flores, Logan Pine, and Marcus Thorne, and PhD student Hiraku Nagahori, are using high-resolution ultrasound imaging to study tendon health in UNLV athletes. They’re tracking how tendons adapt and stay strong over time 💪

Our G1 and G2’s spent the day at Interprofessional Education Day, learning alongside future healthcare professionals fro...
02/28/2026

Our G1 and G2’s spent the day at Interprofessional Education Day, learning alongside future healthcare professionals from other disciplines to strengthen teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care 💙

Our G2’s had the opportunity to visit a local prosthetics and orthotics clinic to see innovation in action. From custom ...
02/27/2026

Our G2’s had the opportunity to visit a local prosthetics and orthotics clinic to see innovation in action. From custom fabrication to patient-specific design, they got an inside look at how interdisciplinary collaboration helps restore mobility and independence. Grateful for experiences that bring classroom concepts to life!

Proposed federal changes could impact PT education, student loan structures, and the long-term strength of our workforce...
02/25/2026

Proposed federal changes could impact PT education, student loan structures, and the long-term strength of our workforce. ACAPT is calling on PT students across the country to submit public comments so decision-makers hear directly from the people these policies affect you 
Public comments:
• Become part of the official federal record
• Must be reviewed by the agency
• Can influence final regulatory language
This is one of the most direct ways we can advocate for our profession.
The deadline to submit is March 2 through Regulations.gov:

Advocacy starts now.

🧗‍♂️ Shoulder Hypermobility in Climbers — Advantage or Injury Risk?In Episode 1 of Season 4, The Climbing Doctor intervi...
02/24/2026

🧗‍♂️ Shoulder Hypermobility in Climbers — Advantage or Injury Risk?

In Episode 1 of Season 4, The Climbing Doctor interviews Stephen Kiraly, DPT student at UNLV, about shoulder hypermobility and what it means for climbers.

Here’s the truth:
Hypermobility isn’t “good” or “bad.” It’s a trait.

✔️ It can help you reach holds others can’t.
⚠️ But without strength and control, it can increase instability and injury risk.

Key takeaways:
• Strengthen your rotator cuff
• Improve thoracic spine mobility
• Distribute force through your entire body
• Use taping as short-term support
• Technique matters as much as strength

The goal? Turn mobility into performance — not pain.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube
🎥 Full episode link in bio : https://theclimbingdoctor.com/s4-e1-shoulder-hypermobility-stephen-kiraly/

We are beyond proud of our students, faculty, and alumni who represented our program through outstanding poster and plat...
02/16/2026

We are beyond proud of our students, faculty, and alumni who represented our program through outstanding poster and platform presentations about their research and service learning projects at CSM this year!

We also want to recognize Lauren Valerio for receiving the Catherine Worthingham Student Scholarship!

CSM 2026 was one for the books! Our students, faculty, and alumni represented our program in Anaheim this weekend — pres...
02/15/2026

CSM 2026 was one for the books!
Our students, faculty, and alumni represented our program in Anaheim this weekend — presenting their research, attending sessions, and connecting with the physical therapy community at the largest conference of the year.
We’re proud to see our students building professional connections, our faculty sharing their expertise, and our alumni continuing to lead in the field!

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The Department of Physical Therapy at UNLV

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If you need to contact the program/institution directly, please call 702-895-3003 or email physical.therapy@unlv.edu