Training physical therapists to be advocates, too
USC Doctor of Physical Therapy students are first-line defenders of pain management policy, doing everything from writing letters to meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Novel partnership helps students deal with physical stress caused by dentistry
A collaboration between the university’s physical therapy and dentistry programs leads to more work with less pain.
Student-led USC group aims for diversity among physical therapists
USC responds to national inequity in the field by forming an organization that explains the profession to minorities in the community.
These Surprising Specialists May Help You Kick Habits and Prevent Disease
Physical and occupational therapists are teaming up with physicians to provide personalize care for injury recovery, disease prevention and much more.
Getting stroke survivors back on their feet
Physical therapy expert at USC wants to know if a walking pattern would lower a patient’s risk of falling.
Trojan Physical Therapist for NFL Athletes Gets Back to Basics
From pro athletes to weekend warriors, Drew Morcos takes a fresh approach to help his clients be their best.
USC works to increase diversity in physical therapy field
Partnership with a leading historically black college is part of a government-backed initiative that aims to increase the number of graduate students from traditionally underrepresented populations.
Have a headache? Here’s an option when medication and massages don’t provide relief
USC physical therapists work alongside specialists to create individualized treatment.
Epstein family gift enhances sports medicine research and care at USC
Epstein Family Foundation donates $10 million to name the USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine.
Physical therapy grad uses his own physical battles to fuel his career
Leukemia and a rare side effect of chemotherapy didn’t stop Brandon Hsu. Instead, they inspired him.
Study suggests surgery alternative for rotator cuff pain: push-ups, pull-ups
USC physical therapy study at orthopedics lab helps patient recover without surgery.
Researchers team up with Major League Baseball to predict injuries before they occur
The trial looks at risk factors tied to upper-extremity injuries to the shoulder and elbow during spring training.
Rock climbers learn how to avoid injuries with tips from ‘Climbing Doctor’
Improper use of the feet or poor mechanics can pose problems for those in the specialized sport, USC alum says.
When sitting all the time becomes a big pain in the back
After two surgeries, a patient finally finds relief from back pain through physical therapy at USC.
USC’s physical therapy division starts online/on-campus doctorate
Online students in the new program DPT@USC will take the same courses as Trojans on campus — but in a different format.
Speed skater-turned-physical therapy student helps athletes avoid injury
Trojan’s nonprofit gives coaches the knowledge needed to maximize performance — at no cost.
Golf’s Unexpected Health Benefits for Seniors
Senior military veterans may benefit physically and psychologically from “a good walk spoiled.”
Injury derails Olympic hopeful but also shapes her advocacy and career path
Sarah Urke, who suffered a serious injury as a competitive synchronized swimmer, aims to broaden knowledge of how to prevent and respond to brain injuries.
Gaming and physical therapy come together for unique research in the U.S. and beyond
USC’s cinema and medical schools join forces in a new effort to make tedious exercises fun and improve day-to-day life for patients in wheelchairs.
Once a homeless kid, then in foster care. Up next: a USC doctoral program
As a child, Mich Hamlin lived on the streets with his parents. Next month, he enters USC’s physical therapy program.
USC physical therapists treat soldiers at military bases across the country
Three Trojans find more autonomy in the military, where they are the first line of defense when injuries occur.
Shorter strides, faster walking, regular falls: the difficulties of dealing with Parkinson’s
With physical therapy — and weekly boxing classes — one man found the footing to hold off his mental and physical decline because of the neurological disease.
Stroke survivor finds new calling as USC volunteer
David Karchem was a software developer until a stroke changed his life. Now he’s focusing on building a community for stroke survivors.
Chronic pelvic pain affects millions, but not much is known about it
USC researcher gets National Institutes of Health grant to advance his study of the disorder.