Bellarmine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

12/25/2025

Sending a Very Merry Christmas to you and your family from Bellarmine Doctor of Physical Therapy.

12/20/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 residency graduates - Dr. Grace Klain, Geriatric Resident & Dr. Emma Stivers Morris, Neurologic Resident! They did exceptional work this year and we wish them all the best in their next chapter.

Learn more about our fantastic residency programs led by Dr. Liz Ulanowski and Dr. Julie Hartmann:

https://www.bellarmine.edu/health-professions/graduate/doctor-of-physical-therapy/norton-healthcare-neurologic-physical-therapy-residency/

https://www.bellarmine.edu/health-professions/graduate/doctor-of-physical-therapy/geriatric-residency/

12/18/2025

Bellarmine University’s healthcare programs combine rigorous academics with personalized mentoring, clinical experiences, and strong employer partnerships to meet the evolving needs of Kentucky’s workforce.

12/16/2025

We were excited to recently welcome over 500 high school students with HOSA - Future Health Professionals to Bellarmine's campus! DPT faculty, staff, and students shared information about the profession and our program with this wonderful group of aspiring health professionals!

Dr. Latham and Dr. Granada presented an introduction to the profession, Dr. Nevin presented about the world of sports medicine, and Dr. Granada, Dr. Danzl, Ms. DiChiara, and DPT students shared information about the program at the resource fair.

12/12/2025

We’re excited to share an update from our Ballet for Parkinson’s collaboration with the Louisville Ballet and Norton Healthcare!

Bellarmine DPT faculty and students completed a 5-week pilot study this semester exploring how dance can support movement, balance, and quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. This partnership brings together art, science, and community — and reflects our commitment to advancing community-based research that helps improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s and movement-related disorders.
Findings from this pilot will help inform future programming, beginning in January!

11/21/2025

Faculty and students from the class of 2026 traveled to Reno, Nevada to present at the AAOMPT Conference. We are super proud of their hard work and dedication to this program and profession.

11/19/2025

Dr. Julie Hartmann represented our program at the Gerontology Society of America Annual Scientific Conference this past weekend in Boston.
Other authors on her presentation were Dr. Tara Granada and Bellarmine DPT 2025 graduates Dr. Zachary Tussey and Dr. Victoria Steele.

11/12/2025

Thank you to our military veteran students, graduates, employees, and families! And thank you to all our graduates and to all physical therapists who are caring for veterans!

Today, we honor our military veterans who have selflessly served our country. We especially appreciate those within the Bellarmine community. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

No tricks, just treats from Bellarmine DPT students and faculty.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Dawn Hall-Bibb, DPT Associate Professor, who was recognized with the Bellarmine University Homines Pro Aliis award at the Bellie Ceremony last month! Homines Pro Aliis, meaning “men and women for others,” is an important characteristic of the Jesuit educational tradition that formed St. Robert Bellarmine, S.J., and calls us to seek to achieve the full potential of mind and of heart by leading a life beyond self through service to others.