… Therapy Program Imagine visiting a physical therapy clinic where, after discussing your symptoms and completing an examination, the therapist shows you a graph of patients with similar profiles to yours. This graph indicates your expected progress and the estimated number of sessions needed for optimal recovery, based on extensive patient data. This integration of physical …

… to connect the two sides and improve how research can influence patient care. For Yuchao Wang, DPT ’24, his mother’s battle with cervical spondylosis inspired him … his early and secondary education in China and Singapore, he was eager to break free of the STEM-heavy curriculum. He yearned to explore his passions and try new … on the IHP’s approach to supporting international students.  “Through semesterly check-ins, incoming international student orientation, visa support, and advising, we …

… a new perspective on working with older patients.  PT 713 is a lifespan course for second-year physical therapy students that is split into two parts, one of which … normal age-related changes in adults. Assistant Professor Rania Karim was looking for a way to show her students what those typical changes looked like and remembered … down. Other students noticed that she had to lean forward to get up and had to check her balance.   Balance became a key factor, especially when looking at the …

… The Clear Choice for PT Chair … The Clear Choice for PT Chair Topics Health & Wellness Leadership Dr. Laura Plummer, who earned two … to leading the Department of Physical Therapy to new heights. If you’re looking for an example of a physical therapy graduate from the MGH Institute of Health … development opportunities for faculty and staff, prepared for an accreditation visit, and offered stability during unexpected crises,” he said. “She is well …

… in Queens, New York. Growing up in an immigrant household, he found a passion for serving Asian American communities through various volunteer and job … year of graduate school focused on a Strength and Balance interventional program for Cantonese-speaking older adults in Boston’s Chinatown. Afterward, he completed … also teaching as a lab instructor at MGH IHP’s physical therapy program. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking new recipes, and listening to …