University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy

This week’s #FeatureFriday spotlights Clinical Assistant Professor, Rick Joreitz, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC. Eight years as a Physical Therapist for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and two Stanley Cup wins later, Rick joined the PT Department in 2019. In addition to teaching the musculoskeletal series, post-professional development, and Kinesiology, Rick is also the Physical Therapist for Pitt Football, and Men's and Women's Basketball. His 7 days a week schedule includes pre-practice t...reatment and taping for active players, assisting in practice coverage, and providing post-practice treatment to players with long-term injuries. He coordinates each player’s care with the Athletic Trainers, and Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Rick also serves as a clinical instructor for one of the 3rd year students; who has the opportunity to provide PT services in the Athletic Training Room for D1 collegiate athletes. Together, they have started a weekly journal club review with 3 of the Athletic Trainers. With basketball season just around the corner, Rick assists with evaluation and treatment 1-2 times per week for the men’s and women’s teams. #PittPT #PittProud #H2P #BoldMovesSHRS See more

New Faculty Friday! Please welcome Pam Dunlap, DPT, PhD. Dr. Dunlap joins the faculty as an Assistant Professor. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, her Doctor of Physical Therapy, and her PhD in Rehabilitation Science, all from the University of Pittsburgh. She also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Epidemiology at the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied community mobility ...using GPS measures and outdoor environmental factors related to falls among older adults. Dr. Dunlap works clinically in outpatient neurologic and vestibular rehabilitation at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services and is a board certified neurologic clinical specialist. Her research interests include the determination of personal factors that affect recovery after a vestibular disorder and the improvement in healthcare quality for persons with balance and vestibular disorders. #NewFacultyFriday #PittPT #PittProud #H2P See more

Fun Photo Friday time! Below is a picture of Dr. Sue Whitney with Cathy Blatchly at the beginning of her balance career. If you are an alumni, and have any fun throwback photos from your time in the program, please feel free to send them over for a chance to be featured!

Trivia Time! How many panthers are on on Pitt's Campus? Bonus points if you know the locations!

Have you heard the exciting news!?!

Congratulations to Dr. Pat Sparto on becoming the latest recipient of the Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA. Designation as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association is the association’s highest membership category, serves as inspiration for all physical therapists to attain professional excellence. Dr. Sparto was nominated for designation as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow for his sustained outstanding contributions to research for greater than 15 years with translation of his research to the domains of teaching, practice, and advocacy. Dr. Sparto becomes the Department’s 11th Catherine Worthingham Fellow! #PittPT #PittProud #H2P #BoldMovesSHRS

Congratulations Nicole Corsi (DPT '15)! #PittPT #PittProud #H2P

Congratulations to 2nd year DPT students Katina Demarchi and Maddie Wells who presented an educational workshop at INVESTING NOW! Organized by the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, this college preparatory program was created to stimulate, support and recognize the high academic performance of pre-college students from groups that are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors and careers. Katina and Maddi...e gave an interactive presentation highlighting the physical therapy profession, paths to careers in PT and their unique experiences as DPT students at Pitt. Other University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences programs presenting at INVESTING NOW this past weekend included Pitt Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh Health Information Management, Pitt Rehab Science and Technology and University of Pittsburgh Communication Science and Disorders. #PittPT #PittProud #H2P

Calling all Physical Therapists and Chiropractors! Register for the PSP Certification Program today! Details

Happy New Year #PantherNation! Wishing you a happy, safe, and healthy 2021!

There's still time to donate to the Birmingham Free Clinic! The Birmingham Free Clinic, located in the South Side, has been serving the Pittsburgh community since 1994 with the goal of providing free health care services to homeless and uninsured individuals. All services, such as medical care, rehab services, interpretation, medication and social services are provided at no cost to any of the patients. SHRS is intimately familiar with Birmingham Free Clinic as a number o...f our academic programs provide clinical services at the site. Birmingham relies on donations to function and the need is critical during this time of pandemic. The auction and raffles open on February 1st, and donations are being accepted now! Auction items range from signed Steelers memorabilia to amazing Sephora beauty baskets plus so much more. Visit these links if you’re interested in helping or if you want to find out more! Video: https://drive.google.com//1TYYZuwSISdamVyECOqHmnJXBuN/view Fundraiser opportunities: https://linktr.ee/BHamclinic

It's the last day of 2020! What are you looking forward to in 2021?

It probably comes as no shock that Pitt’s academic and administrative buildings, when compared to peer institutions, are among the largest and most densely populated. Read more

The sun is setting on the last few days in January. But with these #PittsburghViews, we don't mind. Have a great weekend, #PantherNation! Photo credit: Hannah Marchant, SPT '23

Tax time is just around the corner. See what Anthony Infanti, a professor in the School of Law, has to say about claiming home office expenses on your taxes.

Be sure to the University of Pittsburgh / Post-Professional Education for all the latest news, events, and information. While you're there, check out the PSP course registration information!

Pitt Athletics has partnered with ASM Global to manage the Petersen Events Center for athletic and other University events, as well as increase the number of outside events that come to the arena. Read more.

There is still time to register for the Wellness Workshop, focused on the management of lower back pain and movement! This workshop is for older adults, essential workers, adult students and remote workers. Check out the video to learn more! Register for the 11/18 session today! https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b111p3gZRz6REy1 ... #PittPT #PittProud #H2P #ForgeAhead

Pitt Men's Basketball update!

The Pavilion is officially open! However, all programs offered and visits must be pre-scheduled. Be sure to the Pitt SHRS Wellness Pavilion at CEC in Homewood.

"Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause." - Abraham Lincoln.

Wally the llama and research by Yi Shi, assistant professor in the Department of Cell Biology at Pitt’s School of Medicine, may be the key to a novel new treatment and possible prevention of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more. #PittProud #H2P