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Category: Physical Therapy

Up and at ‘em: a reflection and review

Sick of sitting? Two years ago, I was. Literally. Too much sitting can make you sick and I was feeling it – back pain, fatigue, poor circulation, weight gain, just to name a few symptoms. My job, though, requires me to spend about 90% of my time in front of a computer, so I looked […]

Feb 21, 2013

A couple o' things

Reminder: Ten days (counting today) left to wear jeans and support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. See Fran (BTH 3013M) to buy stickers – $1/day. In case you missed it in UNMC Today this morning, our PT students play with a purpose…

Feb 12, 2013

PT Faculty honored

Pat Hageman, PT, PhD, was recognized as a 2012 UNMC Distinguished Scientist. The Distinguished Scientist award — which is sponsored by the chancellor — recognizes researchers who have been among the most productive scientists in the country during the past five years. UNMC Today article… Reggie Harbourne PT, PhD, PCS, from the Munroe Meyer Institute, […]

Jan 31, 2013

Awards and presentations at APTA Combined Sections Meeting

Emily (Bartels) Young, graduate of our physical therapy (PT) education program, received the Student Award for Geriatrics Research at the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in San Diego on January 23, 2013. The award is from the Section on Geriatrics to facilitate interest in geriatric research among entry-level physical […]

Jan 31, 2013

Denim for Disabilities

From January 28 to February 25, 2013, employees can purchase a “Denim for Disabilities” sticker for $1 and wear jeans to work for that day (if allowed in their department). Folks in allied health can purchase a denim sticker from Fran Higgins – BTH 3013M. Checks should be made payable to Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. […]

Jan 28, 2013

Welcome to new faculty member in physical therapy education

Betsy Becker, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, is a new faculty member in the Division of Physical Therapy Education. She has been practicing physical therapy for 14 years in a variety of settings in both Nebraska and Arizona. Betsy’s area of interest and primary focus is in women’s health physical therapy. Betsy comes to UNMC from the […]

Jan 11, 2013

Improving your wellness? Tri Exercise.

TriExercise is kicking-off a new season on Thursday, January 31 at noon in the Olson Center Classroom! Lenice Hogan, stroke survivor and marathon runner, will motivate us with her personal story of survival and victory!  We’ll learn how running has saved her life and how it can improve yours! Invite your co-workers and bring your […]

Jan 10, 2013

SAHP Alumni Reunion set for July 19-20, 2013

Mark your calendars! It’s not just any reunion, it’s the first all-school, School of Allied Health Professions Alumni Reunion. Time to assemble our allied health heroes (that’s you, alums!), for a reunion with your classmates, class parties, awards honoring distinguished alumni, continuing education, and tours. Our clinical laboratory science education program will celebrate its 75th […]

Dec 4, 2012

Craig Boyer joins the SAHP as Administrative Research Coordinator

Craig Boyer, BS, joined the SAHP Research Administration team as an Administrative Research Coordinator. He will serve as a consultant and resource for the SAHP faculty seeking grants and contracts from both public and private funding sources. He will also maintain and update databases of research equipment as well as service and maintenance contracts. Craig […]

Nov 16, 2012

Christine Swets now full-time in Academic and Student Affairs

After working for us through Kelly Services on and off for seven months (four in Perfusion and three in Academic & Student Affairs), Christine Swets, AA, is now a full-time Administrative Associate II. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Christine became a US citizen in January 2011.   “I had studied and knew the answers […]

Nov 15, 2012