Welcome to the

Department of Physical Therapy

 

The Department of Physical Therapy is a part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions at ASU which affords our students and faculty many opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research.  We currently offer two degree programs, the Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Associate of Applied Science for the Physical Therapy Assistant (AAS). Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

 We are fortunate in PT to have well prepared, caring, high energy faculty as well as tremendous resources on campus that provide a variety of unique learning opportunities for our students.  Some of these resources include:

-Hippo Therapy Center, directed by Dr. Roy Aldridge, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy;

-the Beck PRIDE Center for Veterans Health which is directed by Susan Tonyman and clinically staffed by Becky Keith of our PTA program;

-Clinical services are provided by physical therapy faculty and students on our campus;

-a comprehensive Speech and Hearing clinical facility staffed by the Department of Communication Disorders that offers interdisciplinary clinical and research opportunities for our faculty and students;

-the Reynolds Center for Health Sciences Center -- a newer facility which opened in 2009 in which Physical Therapy has two research labs with state of the art equipment. 

 

Learn more about the doctorate program for Physical Therapists

Learn more about the associate program for Physical Therapist Assistants

Deadlines for applications

Physical Therapy Program February 1st

Physical Therapist Assistant Program April 1st

 

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Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy at Arkansas State University is to educate physical therapy professionals in state of the art and compassionate health care, to enhance the intellectual growth of our students, faculty and alumni, and to enrich the lives of all individuals and communities who encounter ASU PT faculty, staff, students and alumni.

 

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Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA)

 

Join ASU physical therapy faculty, staff, students, and alumni in some on our traditions:

• Tailgaiting at ASU athletic events
• Sponsoring a 5K race in the Ridge Rider Athletic Club Running & Walking Series
• Volunteering for the United Way Day of Caring
• Providing scoliosis screenings to local schools
• Volunteering in Kickball for Special Needs Children sponsored by Sensational Kids

 

 

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ASU Physical Therapy is located on the 1st floor of the Nursing and Health Professions Building

 

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ASU Non-Discrimination Policy

Arkansas State University is an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other unlawful factors in employment practices.