… that are vital to their work through Balint groups. SHRS Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student Success Mike Boutin, EdD, spoke to OSC’s Lisa McEvoy about … established in the 1950s by Michael and Enid Balint. They were a husband-and-wife team of psychoanalysts who cared for traumatized clinicians in the UK after WWII. … over the case. The group's role here is to do perspective taking, such as, "If I were the patient, I might be feeling this; if I were the presenter, I might be …

… the experiences that shape their journey. Morning: Academic Learning A typical day for a physical therapy student begins with academic coursework. In a flipped … lectures, guiding questions, and reading materials. This sets the foundation for classroom application activities.   Interactive Classes : Sessions often start … involving interactive ways to assess student preparation such as polling games, team-based discussions and group activities.   Case-based learning : Students engage …

… family-centered care,” said Laura Cline , assistant professor of nursing and lead for Pediatric Day. “It also encourages reflection, teamwork, and professional … and fine motor skills, communication, social interaction, and cognition.  “The team-based aspect really adds to the assessment because all the students are able to … Many of the participating children and families were part of the IHP community.  “I think it’s great for students to interact with children,” said Vanessa Desrochers , …

… Life Area of Expertise Medical Education Summer means leaving the classroom behind for second-year students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and focusing on clinical experiences for the first time. It can also mean leaving behind something they had grown … Assistant Professor Monica Arrigo, PT, DPT , who is part of the Clinical Education Team. “Our past program evaluation data demonstrated that opportunities for shared …

… their hard work last week in Shouse. With topics that ranged from interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder to the impact of dementia simulation to … ’20, experienced completing a capstone project both as a student and as an advisor for a group that develop a social media campaign to advance knowledge about pelvic physical therapy this year. “I’m deeply grateful for the research experience I had as a student at the IHP,” said …

… It’s well known that exercise does a body good, and that’s especially the case for breast cancer survivors battling cancer-related fatigue (CRF). But how do breast … fatigue, disruptions to daily life, and a fear of overexertion.” Said one woman: “I would be wiped out for days. Not even just one day, two days, three days. I didn't … it's reinforcing. So, you're going to exercise again.” Wechsler and his team highlight that the recommended exercise doses set forth by the American Cancer …

… an impressive 236% over the past five years, far surpassing the national average for health professions schools.  “After all, who wants to be average?” joked Dr. Nara … they said they were doing, and what they were actually doing through analyzing visit records for elementary school children with and without complex conditions who … it further improved fall prediction accuracy. In new research, Plummer and her team are integrating the use of Apple Watch fall detection and sensor-based …

… obstructive pulmonary disease, strategies in PT education, and interventions for people with breast cancer, APTA also highlighted the ongoing contributions of Dr. … Award. "This is a tremendous honor, particularly since Massachusetts is renowned for its numerous impactful clinical research labs," said Dr. Kimberley, who is the … stimulation in the investigation of rehabilitation-related areas. She was on the team of stroke experts that helped the American Heart Association issue a new policy …