SBU Physical Therapy

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The first year PT students hosted our first-ever Multicultural Fair today, presenting information on healthcare beliefs and practices from various nations around the world. Lots of good food and some great insight into our global community!

Join us this weekend for a Chili Cook-Off!

November 13, 11am-3pm
Davis Physical Therapy Center
2103 S Springfield Ave

All proceeds benefit the Student Physical Therapy Association

Enter your chili: $5
Eat some chili: $3/bowl
Bounce house and game pass: $5/person
Paint a pumpkin: $5

Prizes for the best chili! Please contact Molly at [email protected] for more information!

On Monday, November 22nd, SBU's Physical Therapy program is hosting an Open House. From 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Time, you will have the opportunity to hear from faculty, staff, and students.
This event is hybrid, so you can either come in person or attend virtually via Zoom! In-person attendees will be able to participate in some hands-on activities to get a feel for what it is like to be a student in our program.
Sign up here: https://gck.fm/hrodl

Another SBU DPT Alum has been welcomed at Restore Rehab in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Congratulations, Jade!

Please join our STT team in welcoming Jade Hoffman! She is a motivated and personable Physical Therapist that joined our office earlier this week from the chillier parts of MO and she is quickly fitting right in with the Restore family! Here are some fun facts about Jade!
- Favorite Quote: If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
- What do you like about working at Restore? All of the friendly personalities and the amazing view!
- What are the values that drive you? Being adventurous and trying new experiences. My FAMILY.
- What are you top 3 favorite books? Happiness for Beginners, Mean Streak, and The Hunger Games
- What do you enjoy doing when you aren’t working at Restore?
Dreaming of the day my dogs Bailey and Paxton arrive on the island. Watching any and all reality TV shows. Snorkeling and soaking up the warm sun while my family in MO complains of the changing cold weather :)

STUDENTS IN ACTION:
Move Forward Bolivar organized a clean-up day on the Frisco Highline Trail and wrote encouraging cards for residents of local nursing homes for PT Day of Service last week!

Student members of SPTA showed their school spirit today with a float that represents SBU’s Physical Therapy Department in the 2021 Homecoming Parade.

On October 16, SBU will be hosting a PT Fall Preview Day! This event is open to all prospective students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and intending to pursue their DPT.
DATE: Saturday, October 16
TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm
LOCATION: SBU's Davis Family Physical Therapy Center
Come meet some of our faculty and students and learn more about our program!
SIGN UP: https://gck.fm/hnyca

Happy first day of FALL!
This week is National Council on Aging Falls Prevention Week. Keeping active and building strength and confidence can help prevent falls that could drastically change your quality of life.

Happy World PT Day!
World Physiotherapy advocates for PTs/physiotherapists around the globe in providing support for PTs and creating educational resources to inform the public about the benefits of PT.

Move Forward Bolivar hosted their annual Pancake Supper last week! Our new students were able to about ways to get involved and serve the community of Bolivar.

Move Forward Bolivar helps to manage a coffee station in our building that benefits Global Health Outreach programs. Students were able to try the Guatemalan Cafe Arturo Coffee and enjoy building relationships with classmates and mentors.