D.P.T. Class of 2025 Receives Their White Coats
The School of Health Profession’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 gathered in Riland Auditorium to receive their white coats, marking the start of their journey as physical therapists.
Improving Health, One Posture Check at a Time
The School of Health Professions’ Department of Physical Therapy has long been a source of information about how to improve body movement to recover from, and ideally avoid, injury. With its service initiative, Posture Patrol, physical therapy students are working to improve the posture, and health, of the New York Tech community, one member at a time.
D.P.T. Grads Score Highly on Licensure Exams
The School of Health Professions celebrates the success of its Class of 2022 physical therapy graduates, who passed their licensure exams with flying colors.
Your Fitness Class May Boost Thinking Skills
A study by New York Tech researchers analyzes whether instructor-led vs. self-paced exercise offers greater “brain-boosting” benefits.
D.P.T. Students Offered Unique Training Experience
As first-year D.P.T. students prepare to enter their clinical education this spring, two physical therapists from the Northwell Health System gave them a unique learning experience through a six-hour training session on the organization’s Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Bus.
D.P.T. Students Receive White Coats in First-Ever Ceremony
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program received their white coats, generously donated by alumni, at the program’s first White Coat Ceremony on February 17.
News Byte: Physical Therapy Grads Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate
Physical therapy graduates of the Class of 2020 have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their state board exams.
Alumni Profile: Snehal Tobkes
While opening her physical therapy clinic, Snehal Tobkes (B.S. ’00, D.P.T. ’04) was faced with Hurricane Sandy. During her expansion, COVID-19 forced her to shift gears. But she wouldn’t let either event get in the way of doing what she loves.
Student Profile: Marin Graham
Marin Graham has her sights on becoming a physical therapist and hopes to one day take her practice around the world. Read more about her journey.
Exercise Does More Than Just the Body Good
What happens to your cognitive functions when you combine tasks that are physically and mentally challenging? That’s what Professor Peter Douris, Associate Professor John Handrakis, and a group of NYIT students set out to discover in their study “The Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Gaming on Cognitive Performance.”
Student Profile: Alexandra Hermanowski
Alexandra Hermanowski always knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. At NYIT, she has found the perfect program to help her achieve her goal.
Physical Therapy Students Run Away With Their Education
Students in NYIT’s physical therapy program participated in the New York City Marathon as medical volunteers.