URI DPT Students and Faculty Support RI APDA’s Optimism Walk and 5K Fun Run - On Saturday, September 27th, students from the University of Rhode Island’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program joined forces with faculty to support the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (RI APDA) during their annual Optimism Walk and 5K Fun Run at Warwick City Park. First, second, and third-year DPT students collaborated […]
URI DPT Students Volunteering at Parkinson’s Optimism Walk & 5K – Saturday, September 27th - Students and Faculty from the URI’s Department of Physical Therapy are gearing up to volunteer at the American Parkinson Disease Association’s Optimism Walk & 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 27th. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s disease research and support services. It’s a great way to support those affected by […]
Motor control experts attend international conference at URI - Three-day Progress in Motor Control conference attracts leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians from eight countries
URI physical therapy students assess balance, physical health of individuals with Parkinson’s during community event - Students representing Neuro Collaborative Lab during ‘Renew! Retreat’ event at Portsmouth community center
URI Physical Therapy Students Shine at Annual College of Health Sciences Research Night - Kingston, R.I. – April 22 – The University of Rhode Island’s College of Health Sciences hosted its second annual Student Research Night, drawing dozens of students from across multiple departments to showcase their innovative work on a wide range of health-related topics. The event showcased the College’s commitment to interdisciplinary education, research, and community outreach […]
URI to host XV Progress in Motor Control – “Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications” – June 30 – July 2, 2025 - The URI’s Physical Therapy Department, College of Health Sciences, and the International Society of Motor Control (ISMC) are happy to extend a warm welcome to our colleagues and friends attending the XV Progress in Motor Control meeting at the University of Rhode Island on the Kingston Campus, RI, USA, fromJune 30 to July 2, 2025.
URI students bring interdisciplinary health education to South Kingstown High School during wellness fair - University of Rhode Island students from the Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences imparted some health wisdom on younger students during an interactive health and wellness fair at South Kingstown High School Dec. 6.
URI students in multidisciplinary teams assess older adults’ health - Students from the Colleges of Health Sciences and Pharmacy got some hands-on training while older adults from the community gained valuable health information during the Senior Health, Wellness, and Fall Risk program in Independence Square recently.
DPT Student awarded URI Graduate School Tuition Scholarship for 2024-2025! - Congratulations to 2nd year DPT student Kaitlin Broyles who received the URI Graduate School Tuition Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to students based on their outstanding academic achievement and dedication to their studies. Congratulations Kaitlin!
DPT Students volunteer at Special Olympics Summer Games 2024 - 2nd year DPT students Brianna DeRobbio, Paris Ellman, Jillian Fitting, and Apryll Paziena volunteered with Dr. Mariusz Furmanek at the Special Olympics RI Summer Games 2024 on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. The students were able to work hands-on with the athletes in the pt-specific area, FUNfitness, and cheered on athletes from all […]
