Rutgers Student PT Clinic

01/30/2020

Check out what we’ve accomplished in 2019 and where we are headed!
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01/07/2020

We’re open again for the spring semester! Come in and get a PT exam/treatment from our students. The clinic will be open every Tuesday starting today, Jan 7th-April 7th from 3-6pm. 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🏋🏻‍♂️🤸🏻‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️.

10/25/2019

Are your bones healthy? Do you think you’re at a risk for falls? Come join us on Tuesday 29th from 3:30-6:30pm for a student- and faculty-run Osteoporosis and fall-risk screening that is open to the community. Join us and let us help you prevent injuries and promote health!

10/02/2019

It’s national physical therapy month!What better way to spend it than visiting our student-run community PT clinic on Tuesdays?! Let’s celebrate everything PT stands for all October long:
💪🏻Restoring function
💪🏻Pain management
💪🏻Injury prevention
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09/25/2019

A peek at our second year DPT students treating some patients yesterday in the CPPTC💪🏻 If you’ve been experiencing pain, discomfort, or have fitness goals you would like to work on, come visit us any Tuesday from 3-6!

09/17/2019

We’re officially open for the Fall semester! Come visit us and get examined by our student PTs!

09/10/2019

It's World PT Day! Did you know that physical therapy is not just for new injuries? If you or someone you know has been suffering from chronic or new pain, come in and get looked at by our student physical therapists! Our free CPPTC is open to new clients every Tuesday starting Tuesday, September 17th from 3-6pm at 65 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ.

05/07/2019

Clinic is open again for Maymester starting today! Walk-ins are welcome to the clinic at 65 Bergen Street in Newark. Visit us any time from 3-6 PM!

04/09/2019

Happy Tuesday! 🔆
We have a new flyer sharing all the exciting things happening at the CPPTC! Check it out and come visit us on May 7th when we reopen for Maymester!
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03/25/2019

The students in the Rutgers Doctor of Physical Therapy Program are able to take electives in the spring semester to learn information about different specialties or skills applicable to clinical practice. This semester, the students were able to choose between a variety of electives, ranging from pelvic health to topics in sports physical therapy. One of these electives, Aquatics, is taught by faculty member Dr. Anita Van Wingerden, who is a constant force in research surrounding physical therapy and aquatics.

One student, Mercedes Aguirre, shared how the Aquatics Elective has impacted her clinical skills and knowledge. “Aquatic therapy was so interesting and such a great elective to take. We learned about the different exercises we can do in the pool that can help patients improve functional outcomes on land. Aquatic therapy is also very fun for patients in general and I am excited to try out the new interventions I learned with my future patients.”

According to a recent study in Physical Therapy, aquatic exercises (a common approach for treating low back pain) was found to be equally as effective as land-based exercise. For more information on this study, please visit http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2019/3/8/LBPResearch/.

If you’re experiencing any low back pain or other physical impairment, please visit us on Tuesdays from 3-6 PM at 65 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ.

Friday, March 08, 2019Researchers: Aquatic Exercise Offers Similar Results With Less Pain for Patients With Chronic LBP Aquatic exercise, a common physical therapist intervention for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), shouldn't be viewed as "less strenuous or less effective" than land-based...

03/19/2019

According to a new study from Sweden published in Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, researchers found that patients with musculoskeletal disorders that went to physical therapy first rather than a general practitioner fare just as well (and in some aspects better). These patients that attended PT first had better patient-reported outcomes in relation to pain, disability, and quality of life. While this was a small study that needs follow-up, they found no adverse events regarding visiting PT before a general practitioner.

To learn more about this study, visit
http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2019/3/18/PTsInPrimaryCareRole/.

If you’re experiencing any type of discomfort and think you can benefit from physical therapy, please visit our clinic this afternoon from 3 PM to 6 PM at 65 Bergen Street, Newark NJ. Walk-ins are welcome!

Monday, March 18, 2019Researchers Find 'Only Positive Effects' From PTs in Primary Care Role Get thee to a physical therapist (PT): according to a new study from Sweden, patients seeking primary care for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) who are triaged to a PT fare just as well—and in some respect...

03/12/2019

Clinic is open today from 3-6 PM at 65 Bergen Street! Walk-ins welcome!