Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Graduate degrees: DPT; MA in physical rehabilitation science; PhD in physical rehabilitation science

Faculty: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pt/profile/?appointment=PRIMARY&category=&query=&page=1&size=10

Website: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pt/

Physical therapists provide services to patients and clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, pain, or changes in physical function resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Physical therapists practice and collaborate with a variety of health professionals. In the area of health promotion and wellness, they provide screening examinations, prescribe fitness programs, and educate the public regarding healthy lifestyles. Research, teaching, consultation, and administration also are parts of a physical therapist's professional role.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is located in the Carver College of Medicine on the University of Iowa health sciences campus, which includes University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, one of the nation's largest university-owned teaching hospitals. Students have access to faculty members in the basic sciences and medicine, basic sciences courses, clinical specialty expertise, and innovative learning experiences associated with a medical college environment.

D.P.T. students working in small groups with skeleton bones during class.